Policy & Regulation: Page 126
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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 -
Report: More money, better outcomes
A new study by the Kansas Association of School Boards found that states spending more on public education see better outcomes.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Center for Education Reform releases annual Parent Power index
The ranking lists states based on the number of educational options families have access to.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Pennsylvania ed adviser never had a contract
Ron Tomalis never had an employment contract with the state, nor did the governor's office or state Department of Education ever acknowledge employing him.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Hawaii teacher union fighting preschool ballot measure
The measure would allow private preschool programs to receive public funds.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 13, 2014 -
How 'grassroots' is that ed reform group really?
Seton Hall University professor Daniel Katz argues that many seemingly grassroots ed reform groups are actually fronts for foundations pushing their own agenda.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Lincoln school official explains district's gender identity training
Suggestions for promoting gender equality, including using neutral terms such as "campers" or "purple penguins" instead of "boys" or "girls," recently came under fire.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Arkansas schools OK letter grade ratings
The state previously used a numerical rating system.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 13, 2014 -
NC Supreme Court lets voucher school suit skip lower courts
The highest court in the state is set to focus its attention on the state's Opportunity Scholarships program.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 13, 2014 -
NYC principal criticizes state ed department in resignation
Boys and Girls High School Principal Bernard Gassaway says the state labels schools as failing but doesn't have any strategies to help them.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 10, 2014 -
Education Department to spend $39.7M on charter school expansion grants
A total of 27 grants will open new charter schools in 12 states.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 10, 2014
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