Policy & Regulation: Page 121
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5 candidates remain in race for Missouri ed chief
The five finalists have experience leading districts or serving in various positions at the state's education department.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
5 K-12 stories to watch in 2015
From Common Core frenzy to teacher tenure mayhem, a number of this year's most interesting K-12 stories are still in their opening acts.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Duncan, Holder push for education access for jailed students
The DOE head and the attorney general say education access is a cost-saver and a way to effectively reduce the number of incarcerated juveniles.
By Randy Lilleston • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Pence ed adviser to head Richard M Fairbanks Foundation
Claire Fiddian-Green's exit follows Pence's announcement that he's eliminating the education agency she co-led.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2014 -
NY school funding under investigation by US Ed Dept
Federal officials are examining a complaint filed last year by the Schenectady and Middletown districts.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Utah governor completes 'Hour of Code' with students
Gov. Gary Herbert signed a declaration Monday officially recognizing Computer Science Education Week.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Obama launches Native American education initiative
The announcement came alongside a bleak analysis in the White House's 2014 Native Youth Report.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Ohio Ed Dept to put $10M into school mentor programs
The initiative calls for community organizations, faith-based groups, and businesses to create partnerships with districts in the state.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Washington state districts pushing against zero-tolerance punishment
One district, Kent, has seen its suspension rate drop 30% in the three years since it began searching for discipline alternatives.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 8, 2014 -
White House summit delivers praise, criticism of college heads
The White House's second annual higher ed summit saw plenty of criticism for rising costs and tuition, though there was plenty of praise to go around for innovations and advances.
By Keith Button • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Koch-funded history curriculum under scrutiny in NC
The state Department of Public Instruction had a $100,000 sole-source contract with the Bill of Rights Institute.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Kentucky may adopt 'enhanced' diplomas
Kentucky Rising would award graduates diplomas with scholarships and early college admission.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Pennsylvania Ed Dept 'dodgy' in Tomalis investigation
The state's auditor general says the department has not responded to its requests regarding special advisers.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 5, 2014 -
Pence to dissolve second IN ed agency, push for changes to board
A would-be peace offering is paired with the latest move in the ongoing education power struggle between the governor and state Superintendent Glenda Ritz.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Connecticut ed reformers protest the 'status quo'
Thousands of protestors gathered in downtown New Haven to speak out against current achievement gaps between the state's rich and poor districts.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Washington state still tops the nation in board-certified teachers
In all, the state has around 8,000 teachers approved under its evaluation process.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Will former Indiana ed chief Bennett be prosecuted?
The month-long inquiry into Tony Bennett's re-election campaign has revealed evidence that would support federal wire fraud charges.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Mississippi Common Core battle continues as governor slams superintendent
Gov. Phil Bryant reminds the public that the state's constituents, and not its superintendent of education, control whether or not it opts out of the Common Core.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 4, 2014 -
President Obama pushes global warming ed into classrooms
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy unveiled a new climate education and literacy initiative Wednesday.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 4, 2014 -
Los Angeles' iPad initiative investigated by FBI
Agents confiscated 20 boxes filled with documents pertaining to the district's failed, and possibly unethical, $1 billion deal to give all students iPads.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Feds weigh in on single-sex education
In a 34-page document, the U.S. Department of Education leans toward neutrality on gender-segregated classrooms, though it does make it more difficult to create them.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 3, 2014 -
NYC Ed Dept audit raises questions about tech purchases
An audit by the city comptroller's office found shoddy record keeping, including 2,000 computers and tablets that were either missing or had gone unused.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 3, 2014 -
Public schools bringing back single-sex ed
In their attempts to 'fix' education, some public school districts are resorting to old tactics like teaching boys and girls separately.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Walton granddaughter champions charter movement
Carrie Walton Penner spoke with Forbes about her vision for America's education landscape, specifically her desire to see more charter schools in the nation.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 2, 2014 -
Oregon governor proposes 9% ed funding increase
Gov. John Kitzhaber suggested that for the state's next two-year budget include $9.4 billion for pre-K through college education.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 2, 2014
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