Policy & Regulation: Page 125
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CPR training now required in New York high schools
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law Tuesday a bill mandating that the state's education commissioner create CPR training curriculum for high schools.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Idaho district sued by ACLU over alleged sexual, religious discrimination
Declo High School and Cassia County School District are named in the lawsuit.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 23, 2014 -
New York State to review school enrollment procedures
The state wants to ensure children of undocumented immigrants are not being denied access to school.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Child Nutrition Act up for reauthorization in 2015
Education researchers Pam Koch and Renata Peralta say it shouldn't be abandoned because of perceived waste, but more education is needed to reap its benefits.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Opportunity Nation issues fourth annual ed outcomes index
The nonprofit released an index which ranks the best areas for educational opportunity.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 22, 2014 -
15 NYC superintendents replaced amid push to fix failing schools
The shake-up impacted about 36% of the city's superintendents.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Florida Gov. Rick Scott petitions Arne Duncan for a hearing
Scott wants a hearing on the state's denied request for flexibility when testing English Language Learners.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 21, 2014 -
New Orleans charter auctions computers containing student data
At least two computers from the now-defunct school were sold by the Louisiana Property Assistance Agency with the data intact.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Graduation options expand for New York high schoolers
The state's Board of Regents supports a plan that will give students some legroom in how they earn their diploma.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Rahm Emanuel wants Chicago high schoolers coding in three years
At the Internet of Things World Forum last week, Mayor Rahm Emanuel reiterated a plan first announced in December.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Did Los Angeles superintendent's Vergara testimony lead to his resignation?
John Deasy told Reuters that testifying against teacher tenure escalated a 'polarizing debate.'
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Vermont teacher strike continues
After 11 hours of discussions, the union is still not satisfied, continuing a strike that was in its fourth day as of Friday.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Deep Dive
10 ed organizations receiving Gates Foundation funding
Several organizations and think tanks with interests across the board have received funding from Gates, and a few of them might surprise you.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Ex-NYC official in hot water over $420K ed tech deal
The city has a one-year, $420,750 contract with New Classrooms, a nonprofit launched by former official Joel Rose.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Sustainability, MOOCs, and secret societies: The week's most read education news
Get caught up on upgrades to Google Classroom and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Tulane U. think tank retracts report on 'vulnerable students'
The Cowen Institute study reported that New Orleans' public high schools exceeded expectations when working with students with various disadvantages.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Oklahoma Board of Ed looking at Measured Progress exam
The board is seeking a replacement for CTB/McGraw Hill, which experienced back-to-back years of tech issues with the state's exams.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Maine transitioning to proficiency-based standards
State law requires high school diplomas to be awarded based on proficiency in eight content areas by 2018.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Deep Dive
8 articles that break down today's top K-12 policy issues
Wrapping your head around the Common Core, charter schools, high-stakes testing, and student data use can take some work, but a plethora of coverage makes it easier.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 16, 2014 -
Louisiana ed chiefs: Too much testing
Louisiana's Council of Chief State School Officers is looking to reduce the amount of testing in the state.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 16, 2014 -
California parents fighting Common Core math
Parents are nervous that slow pacing will prevent students from taking calculus, deemed a prerequisite for a competitive college application.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 16, 2014 -
Utah's UPSTART online preschool program partners with CenturyLink
The collaboration will cut the program's costs for providing Internet service to low-income families, allowing it to enroll more kids.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 15, 2014 -
Kansas Board of Ed mulling child restraint rules
Kansas Law currently allows teachers and administrators to restrain a student if he or she is deemed a 'threat.'
By Allie Gross • Oct. 15, 2014 -
Michigan Gov. Snyder haunted by ed funding cuts
As election day approaches, there's more to the numbers reported by both candidates than meets the eye.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Vermont town cancels school ahead of expected strike
Over 250 Vermont National Education Association teachers plan to walk out Tuesday in South Burlington due to contract negotiation frustrations.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 14, 2014
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