Policy & Regulation: Page 122
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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 -
Is No Child Left Behind on the rebound?
With a new majority on the way in the Senate, Republican lawmakers are now looking to update the Bush-era education law.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 1, 2014 -
Minnesota ed advocates push for pre-K funding
A collective of Minnesota foundations, nonprofits, and education institutions plans to ask legislators for up to $150 million in early-learning scholarship funding for low-income families.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 1, 2014 -
U.S. Ed Dept sets sights on teacher prep programs
A new plan mandates that all states submit report cards for their teacher preparation programs.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 1, 2014 -
Proposed Connecticut social studies curriculum would favor critical thinking
The Connecticut Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Frameworks cannot be imposed on districts, but the state may adopt it as its official model.
By Allie Gross • Nov. 30, 2014 -
ACLU receives grant to track Mississippi school discipline
A $350,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will keep tabs on punishment among the state's disabled and minority K-12 students.
By Allie Gross • Nov. 26, 2014 -
Nebraska school officials fighting for share of $17M in lottery funds
Legal language explaining how the funds must be spent will expire in July 2016.
By Allie Gross • Nov. 26, 2014 -
Pittsburgh superintendent: School funding formula must change
Linda Lane told a Basic Education Funding Commission hearing Monday that if changes aren’t made, Pittsburgh’s schools will become just another of the state’s 'distressed districts.'
By Allie Gross • Nov. 26, 2014 -
Oklahoma high school under fire for mishandling alleged rapes
Hundreds of students, parents, and supporters are protesting an Oklahoma high school, declaring that it mishandled rape allegations from three victims.
By Allie Gross • Nov. 25, 2014 -
Pennsylvania test scores drop alongside funding
Results on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment tests highlight declines in every grade level in almost every tested subject.
By Allie Gross • Nov. 25, 2014 -
Over 40 candidates nominated for Missouri's top ed position
Those nominated by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education have until Dec. 1 to apply for the state's education commissioner position.
By Allie Gross • Nov. 25, 2014
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