Policy & Regulation: Page 130
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Deep Dive
Do Americans still believe in public schools? [Infographic]
Two recent polls paint a portrait of how the nation's public education system stacks up in the court of public opinion.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 2014 -
Alabama sees 136% increase in students passing AP exams
The national increase has only been 49% in the same six-year period.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 28, 2014 -
USDA
Washington state's test scores consistent, but still 'failing' under NCLB
The state is beginning to feel the impact of its waiver denial.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 28, 2014 -
Jindal files Common Core suit against Obama administration
Unable to use his clout to stop Common Core implementation in Louisiana, Gov. Bobby Jindal is moving to plan B.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 28, 2014 -
Rhode Island considering another delay to graduation exams
The graduation exam's implementation could be put off an additional three years..
By Allie Gross • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Bilingual ed ban to go before California voters
California legislators are sending a bill to Gov. Jerry Brown that would give 2016 voters the opportunity to repeal the state's ban on bilingual education.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Los Angeles pulls the plug on iPad rollout
The troubled deployment is coming to an end, with a RFP for new devices impending.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Beyond zero tolerance punishments: Suggestions for administrators
Los Angeles' decision to move away from zero tolerance discipline measures has numerous other district and school officials looking to make the same move.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Computer science may become a core requirement in Georgia schools
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal is asking the State Board of Education to expand the subject.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Alabama ed union PAC borrows $1.2M for campaign donations
The union was banned earlier this year by the state's education department from accepting donations straight from educators' checks.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Charter school equipment case goes before Ohio Supreme Court
Charter schools formerly managed by White Hat Management argue that supplies purchased on their behalf, with public dollars, should belong to them.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Vermont state board says 'no' to standardized tests
The state is asking Congress and the Obama administration to scale back No Child Left Behind testing mandates.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Messy accounting costs NYC schools over $350M
The funds, Medicaid reimbursements for special ed services, were lost over the past three years after officials failed to file the paperwork.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Arizona ordered by judge to pay schools $1.6B over five years
The state was found to have shorted schools on funding, and the initial payment — due now — is set at $317 million.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 22, 2014 -
Federal judge wraps up Arkansas desegregation lawsuit
Come 2018, the state will no longer need to pay three Little Rock-area districts.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 22, 2014 -
Topeka educators see classified student data
The district's student information software revealed confidential socioeconomic information.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 22, 2014 -
Duncan does a 180 on teacher evals
The education secretary is allowing states to apply for extra time before using student test scores to evaluate teachers.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 22, 2014 -
Superior Court judge shoots down North Carolina voucher program
The first $730,000 of the $4,200-per-child grants has already been awarded to over 360 students.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Gov. Haslam publicizes Tennessee Promise
High school graduates can score free tuition to any two-year college.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Louisiana to use Common Core exams after all
A Baton Rouge judge shot down Gov. Bobby Jindal's freeze on the state's testing contract.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Florida Lottery gives $1.5B to ed
The state's lotto had a record breaking year with $5.4 B in sales.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Detroit Public Schools proposes 24 closures, 10% pay cuts
The financially burdened district's latest plan to address its deficit is expected to save $13.3 million.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Missouri education department's CEE-Trust contract under scrutiny
Potential conflicts of interest allegedly taint the decision to contract Cities For Education Entrepreneurship Trust for consulting work.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Poll: Only 27% of public supports Obama education agenda
The 46th annual PDK-Gallup poll finds the number of people willing to give Obama's education agenda an A or B letter grade on the wane.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Los Angeles softens discipline policies
The nation's second-largest school district is backing away from police-heavy school monitoring.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 19, 2014
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