Policy & Regulation: Page 120
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NY ed chief calls for end to charter cap
With his exit a week away, John King is making recommendations to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state legislators about lifting charter school limits.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 23, 2014 -
Florida set to review use of standardized testing
Florida Education Commissioner Pam Stewart's announcement that the state will investigate the use of standardized testing makes good on a campaign promise by Gov. Rick Scott.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 23, 2014 -
Michigan sees jump in districts with budget deficits
A total of 57 Michigan charter and traditional public schools ended the past fiscal year in the red, according to the state's Department of Education.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 23, 2014 -
Will Nebraska allow charter schools?
The Omaha Public School Board is attempting to stay a step ahead of the latest legislative effort to approve the schools.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 22, 2014 -
Michigan continues postponing charter authorizer suspensions
Eleven charter authorizers listed as 'at-risk of suspension' were given until the end of October to correct issues before a final decision in November, but the state has yet to take any action.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 22, 2014 -
ACLU claims discrimination in Ferguson school district
The lawsuit says the district's "at large" school board election process puts black voters at a disadvantage.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 22, 2014 -
South Carolina eyes debt forgiveness in teacher recruitment
The state's senators are looking for ways to recruit and retain good teachers, including student loan forgiveness, stipends for teacher mentors, and higher salaries.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 19, 2014 -
Chicago schools may get 'peace rooms' in violence prevention efforts
Mayor Rahm Emanuel's Commission for a Safe Chicago has released a report with 28 recommendations for curbing youth violence.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 19, 2014 -
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Mississippi receives third federal pre-K funding rejection
Officials reviewing the state's application for $60 million in funding found its plans to be lacking detail and inadequately addressing low-income, disabled, and English-language-learning students.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Impressive scores for NYC teachers under new eval system
Nine out of 10 teachers earned one of the top two rankings, but some question the legitimacy of their scores.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Tennessee's Haslam appoints new ed chief
Lipscomb University Senior Vice President Candice McQueen's selection Wednesday was reportedly applauded by reformers and critics alike.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Duncan makes Ferguson trip to gauge how education can help
The nation's top ed chief is exploring how education can solve problems brought to light by the recent police shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teen.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Missouri chooses next education commissioner
Margaret Vandeven will take the reins following Chris Nicastro's retirement at the end of the year.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 17, 2014 -
Jindal administration's scrutiny of ed contracts raises state officials' ire
Officials have accused Jindal of harassing the state's education department over minimal contracts as a result of political battles over the Common Core State Standards.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 17, 2014 -
King's departure shouldn't affect New York state ed plans
Experts say Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers are increasingly focusing on education issues.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 17, 2014 -
DC's 18-year special ed lawsuit comes to a close
A district judge's dismissal will halt the judicial monitoring of how schools deal with families seeking special ed services.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 17, 2014 -
Could Common Core derail Jeb Bush's presidential hopes?
The impact the standards could have on a potential run by the 'education governor' highlights how much opinions have shifted since their introduction in 2010.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 17, 2014 -
WA Gov. Inslee proposes $2.3B ed funding boost to beat deadline
Inslee is expected to announce details on where the funds will come from when the full budget proposal is released Thursday.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 16, 2014 -
New York regents want another $2B for ed
The 9% funding boost, which would potentially start in April, comes at a time when the state is expected to receive an extra $5 billion from settlements with banks.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 16, 2014 -
SC ed official confident new standards will be ready for fall 2015
Some educators are nervous that the short timeline won't allow them to get familiar with the standards and create meaningful lesson plans before the new school year.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 16, 2014 -
NCLB replacement will be swift, says Kline
The House Education Committee Chair expects the Republic-led Congress will scrap NCLB in the new year.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 16, 2014 -
Ed officials from 7 states to meet with Duncan
Those involved will reportedly discuss how to advance K-12 standards and assessments in their states.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
10 must-read K-12 studies from 2014
Truly understanding the national conversation around education requires a familiarity with a wide array of evidence and data.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 15, 2014 -
Spending bill provision offers states millions to teach abstinence-only sex ed
The language in the provision dates back to 1996, when a previous measure was added to the Social Security Act.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 15, 2014 -
Mississippi schools have faced over $1B in funding cuts since 2008
Mississippi legislators are reportedly spending $1.5 billion less on education than required by state law.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 15, 2014
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