Policy & Regulation: Page 106
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Maine board of ed investigates possible cheating scandal
The investigation follows a recent decision to throw out some standardized math test scores at Farrington Elementary School.
By Allie Gross • June 12, 2015 -
Arkansas board of ed rejects request to change test providers
The board has decided to stick with PARCC and not approve a request from the governor and a panel of education advisers to consider other options.
By Allie Gross • June 12, 2015 -
Kentucky cooperative brings affordable tech to 19 Appalachian districts
The Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) member districts work together to buy tech that would be cost-prohibitive if purchased independently.
By Allie Gross • June 11, 2015 -
Louisiana Common Core compromise bill heads to Jindal
The three-bill compromise asks for a review of the standards and limits the state's use of PARCC-created testing materials.
By Allie Gross • June 11, 2015 -
Who will determine what a 'failing' school is under Every Child Achieves Act?
Lingering disagreement over the definition is seeing at least one traditional Democratic allie on the same side as Republicans.
By Roger Riddell • June 10, 2015 -
Illinois Rep Sandack suggests bankruptcy for Chicago schools
The lawmaker has proposed a bill that would allow local governments and school districts to file Chapter Nine bankruptcy petition.
By Allie Gross • June 10, 2015 -
Kansas ed officials defend NGSS in court
The state's board of education is pushing back against a suit arguing that the Next Generation Science Standards teach a 'a non-theistic religious Worldview.'
By Allie Gross • June 10, 2015 -
NPR investigation casts doubt on 81% graduation rate
A multi-month investigation by reporters from 14 member stations found dubious tactics used to boost rates from the district to state levels.
By Roger Riddell • June 9, 2015 -
Testing opt-out bill passes Maine House
Parents in the state are already allowed to opt their kids out of testing, but the new legislation mandates they be informed of those rights.
By Allie Gross • June 9, 2015 -
Statistical data shows what does and doesn't work in ed reform
Dr. John Hattie, a professor and researcher at the University of Melbourne's Graduate School of Education, looks to the data to decide which reforms to keep and which to toss.
By Allie Gross • June 9, 2015 -
Georgia adds chief privacy officer to focus on student data
The position was required by a new student privacy law approved this year.
By Allie Gross • June 9, 2015 -
State ed budget woes highlighted by Arizona
A report shows at least 30 states providing less funding per student for the 2014-15 school year than they did before the recession hit.
By Deborah Barrington • June 8, 2015 -
Indiana parents demand special ed class cameras
The demand for cameras is a response to injuries sustained by an autistic student while at school.
By Allie Gross • June 8, 2015 -
Common Core results in California PE coach hiring surge
Because educators need more time to plan for the Common Core, schools are turning to physical education during these prep periods.
By Allie Gross • June 8, 2015 -
New York judge finds racial bias in teaching exam
The test, which all teaching candidates must take, measures knowledge of liberal arts and sciences as opposed to skills necessary to be a good teacher.
By Allie Gross • June 8, 2015 -
Budget allows Minnesota schools to start early this year
The state's school year could begin as early as Sept. 1 under a new budget bill.
By Allie Gross • June 7, 2015 -
Ed employment benefits and Uber CMU poaching: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on increased federal scrutiny of ITT, Sebastian Thrun's democratization vision for nanodegrees, and more right here.
By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2015 -
Embattled Indiana Supt. Glenda Ritz announces gubernatorial run
The controversial ed chief, who has clashed on numerous occasions with Gov. Mike Pence, says education will be her main platform.
By Allie Gross • June 5, 2015 -
Hunger Free Schools Act to provide free meals to all Baltimore students
The 2015 legislation promises free meals to every student in schools where at least 40% of the student population is considered low-income.
By Allie Gross • June 5, 2015 -
Nevada approves aggressive school choice agenda
The new law will allow ed funds to follow any of the state's 450,000 K-12 students to whatever school they choose.
By Allie Gross • June 5, 2015 -
Report: Huge demand, support for wireless in wake of E-rate changes
Data shows a 92% boost over last year in E-rate applications for discounted Wi-Fi equipment and services.
By Roger Riddell • June 4, 2015 -
Tennessee test scoring change raises advocates' ire
The state's education department reportedly lacked transparency in changes to how exam scores were used to calculate proficiency.
By Roger Riddell • June 4, 2015 -
Ohio charter school execs, consultant face prison terms after bribery convictions
As teachers were taking cuts in pay and other vendors went unpaid, a deal was struck with Global Educational Consultants.
By Deborah Barrington • June 4, 2015 -
Florida district wades into privacy issues to target cyberbullying
Orange County school district in Florida hopes to curb bullying, both cyber and real, by monitoring students' social media profiles.
By Allie Gross • June 3, 2015 -
ACLU, NAACP, others petition Rhode Island against PARCC grad requirement
The ACLU is also taking issue with the use of PARCC exams in determining grades.
By Allie Gross • June 3, 2015
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