Policy & Regulation: Page 126
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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 -
6 states receive NCLB waiver extensions
Arizona, which previously faced scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Education, was among the recipients.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 10, 2014 -
Education Department grants $13.4M for arts instruction
The money is being divvied up among 34 organizations tasked with aiding in the growth and development of arts educators.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 9, 2014 -
Judge: State must address South Los Angeles high school's scheduling issues
Scheduling problems at Thomas Jefferson High School have resulted in much of the student population sitting around idle.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 9, 2014 -
Special ed overhaul on the horizon for DC
Two bills aim to improve special ed opportunities in the nation's capital.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 8, 2014 -
Microsoft, Amplify, others sign student data privacy pledge
Not among the signatories: Google, Apple, and Pearson.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 8, 2014 -
Philadelphia Public Schools exits union contract
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says the annulled contract "has amped up a war on teachers."
By Allie Gross • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Do the wealthy have too much influence on public education?
Demos fellow Bob Herbert examines how, in his view, the influence of billionaires and millionaires is ruining public education.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 7, 2014 -
What can the U.S. learn from Sweden's declining scores?
Vouchers and individualized learning are among factors taking the blame.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Deep Dive
These are the top 10 U.S. education foundations
K-12 education foundations play a large but often unrecognized role in enhancing the quality of what a public school district has to offer.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Former teacher testifies in Atlanta cheating trial
Stacey Johnson says she anonymously wrote letters to district officials telling them that former Parks Middle School Principal Christopher Waller was pressuring teachers to cheat.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 6, 2014 -
New Jersey gives high school students choice in grad exams
Students can choose between the PARCC, SAT, or ACT exams, or a portfolio of their work, to prove they are ready to graduate.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 6, 2014 -
NEA and AFT supporting educators who opt out of testing
The Washington Post's Valerie Strauss spoke recently with AFT President Randi Weingarten and NEA General Counsel Alice O’Brien about the rising movement against standardized testing.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 6, 2014 -
Educause, Google, and Unizin: The week's most read education news
Get caught up on the three newest members of Unizin's consorteum of institutions and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 3, 2014 -
NYC schools will no longer be evaluated with letter grades
Education chancellor Carmen Fariña says the grades will be replaced with a more intricate system that looks at an array of measures.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 3, 2014 -
Pennsylvania Ed Dept audit sparked by 'ghost employee' resignation
Ron Tomalis, Gov. Tom Corbett's special advisor on higher education, received a plush salary with unspecified responsibilities.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 3, 2014
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