Policy & Regulation: Page 133
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Southwest Missouri superintendents wary of billionaire's influence
The three district leaders aren't happy about a St. Louis philanthropist's meddling in their local affairs.
By Roger Riddell • July 29, 2014 -
Michigan schools chief meets with state charter leaders
The meeting was called after an investigative report by the Detroit Free Press highlighted a lack of accountability around the schools.
By Allie Gross • July 29, 2014 -
Teacher eval disputes hinder Washington's shot at NCLB waiver
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan's has promised a reprieve from the Bush-era law if test scores are added to teacher evaluations, but many in the state are unwilling to make the concession.
By Allie Gross • July 29, 2014 -
Education Fixation: The week ahead in education news
Learn more about Moody's downgrades, student achievement versus poverty in K-12, and more this week on Education Dive!
By Roger Riddell • July 28, 2014 -
California school employee pay revealed in new database
According to Transparent California, 100 district superintendents earned over $250,000 each more than twice the state's average teacher salary.
By Allie Gross • July 28, 2014 -
Not enough physical ed in California schools, says lawsuit
Thirty-seven California school districts were asked to present lesson plans proving students had enough physical activity in the day.
By Allie Gross • July 28, 2014 -
New Yorker's look at Atlanta cheating scandal highlights testing pressures
The 2006 scandal at Parks Middle School saw teachers change students' answers on completed tests, and with administrative approval.
By Allie Gross • July 25, 2014 -
Teacher unions launching campaigns to unseat Republicans
Teacher unions across America are sending educators to the campaign trail in an effort to win state legislative and executive seats for Democratic allies.
By Allie Gross • July 25, 2014 -
Jindal sued over Common Core by charter school allies
The Choice Foundation, which operates charter schools in Louisiana, joined forces with parents and teachers to file suit over suspended testing contracts.
By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2014 -
Is Campbell Brown replacing Michelle Rhee as the face of ed reform?
Salon's Jeff Bryant describes the journalist-turned-activist as an "education Ann Coulter."
By Allie Gross • July 24, 2014 -
New York schools miss univeral pre-K opportunity
Despite the state allocating funds for the programs, many districts did not submit applications.
By Allie Gross • July 24, 2014 -
Huffington Post compares Kids Count report's best and worst states
What separates Nevada from Massachusetts?
By Allie Gross • July 24, 2014 -
Oregon ed officials: Too early to use Common Core for teacher evals
The state's Department of Education and the Portland School Board agree that the Common Core assessments are too new to accurately evaluate teachers.
By Allie Gross • July 24, 2014 -
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools distributes PR messaging guide
Washington Post columnist Valerie Strauss got her hands on the 18-page document and laid out the details.
By Allie Gross • July 23, 2014 -
Philadelphia School District turns to the public for ideas
The "School Redesign Initiative" asks parents, educators, principals, universities, and community organizations to help the fiscally strained district turn itself around.
By Allie Gross • July 23, 2014 -
Arizona wrestles to employ established teachers
An influx of new teachers combined with a wave of retirements is leaving few classroom veterans.
By Allie Gross • July 22, 2014 -
Vox lists the best New Yorker articles on education
These are the 12 articles to read while the magazine's archives are open for the next three months.
By Allie Gross • July 22, 2014 -
Washington state denied NCLB waiver
The state wanted exemption from sending parental notification letters for failing schools.
By Allie Gross • July 22, 2014 -
Obama's 'My Brother's Keeper' initiative expands with 60 urban districts
Several private and non-profit organizations also pledged support to the effort to improve educational outcomes for black and Latino boys.
By Roger Riddell • July 21, 2014 -
Georgia schools seeking loopholes in healthy food standards
Under consideration: Giving every school a 30-day exemption.
By Allie Gross • July 21, 2014 -
Texas ed board to visit charter schools across U.S.
Board members will visit charter school networks that want to open schools in the Lone Star State.
By Allie Gross • July 21, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Education Fixation: The week ahead in ed news
Find out about strange campus traditions, for-profit investigations, and more this week on Education Dive!
By Roger Riddell • July 20, 2014 -
Tacoma district apologizes to teacher fired for being gay in 1972
Over 40 years after the fact, and eight years after the passage of an anti-discrimination law, a Washington social studies teacher is finally getting closure.
By Allie Gross • July 18, 2014 -
Nebraska unveils early education rating system
"Step Up to Quality" allows parents and guardians to evaluate early education programs.
By Allie Gross • July 18, 2014
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