Policy & Regulation: Page 134
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Montana considers universal pre-K
The state is currently one of eight that do not offer publicly-funded pre-K.
By Allie Gross • July 18, 2014 -
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Report: Pre-K should be structured like K-12
A new report from the non-partisan New America Foundation sees pre-K learning as an integral part of the K-12 experience.
By Allie Gross • July 17, 2014 -
Michelle Obama promotes arts education at Grammy luncheon honoring Janelle Monae
The luncheon was held to honor Monae and high school teacher Sunshine Cavalluzzi.
By Allie Gross • July 17, 2014 -
Indiana Ed. Board member pins chaos on Supt. Ritz
In an Indianapolis Star column, at-large State Board of Education member Gordon Hendry says the ed chief creates conflict instead of engaging in rational debate.
By Allie Gross • July 17, 2014 -
Biggest challenge for educators? Individualized learning
An informal survey conducted at ISTE by Edmentum details which of seven major challenges is top of mind for educators.
By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2014 -
Albert Shanker Institute: Communication required for successful school reforms
A new post on the organization's blog posits that reform efforts fail when teachers don't have the time to work with each other.
By Allie Gross • July 16, 2014 -
Wyoming newspaper finds racial discrepancies in punishment
According to the Casper Star-Tribune, data from the 2012-13 school year reveals minority students being disproportionately punished compared to white peers.
By Allie Gross • July 16, 2014 -
Missouri bill will replace Common Core
Gov. Jay Nixon signed a bill this week calling for a group of parents and educators to create standards that will replace the Common Core.
By Allie Gross • July 16, 2014 -
Test scores to be phased into New Jersey teacher evals
As anticipated, Gov. Chris Christie announced that teacher evaluations will begin to include student test scores
By Allie Gross • July 16, 2014 -
Charles Koch Institute bringing school choice forum to Nashville
A panel talk on the agenda will feature charter school and conservative think tank reps.
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2014 -
District debate: Is a masters in ed worth it?
Teachers with advanced degrees typically get extra pay, but some districts are saying the extra dollars should go to those deemed effective regardless of their education.
By Allie Gross • July 15, 2014 -
Will D.C. outlaw pre-K suspensions?
A new bill under consideration by city council would ban out-of-school suspensions in city-funded pre-K programs.
By Allie Gross • July 14, 2014 -
Pennsylvania Ed. Dept. sued by district
West Mifflin Area School District serviced 260 students from another district but never received funds for the extra children.
By Allie Gross • July 14, 2014 -
How does Bill Gates benefit from Common Core?
Some see Microsoft, the house that Gates built, standing to turn a profit on the new standards,.
By Allie Gross • July 14, 2014 -
New York parents and educators to defend teacher tenure
Parents and advocates plan to stand by the city and state education departments as they fight a New York City Parents Union lawsuit aimed at tenure.
By Allie Gross • July 14, 2014 -
Foundation-supported summer school raises questions on public ed
California public school students may opt into costly summer school programs operated by non-profit foundations
By Allie Gross • July 14, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Education Fixation: What to look out for this week
Find out about education Kickstarters, higher ed funding turnarounds, and more this week on Education Dive!
By Roger Riddell • July 13, 2014 -
Deep Dive
ISTE 2014: Our recap of K-12 ed tech's premier gathering
Here's a rundown of Education Dive's coverage at the K-12 IT mega-gathering in Atlanta.
By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2014 -
Homeless student transportation an issue in Lincoln, NE
Schools in the city are currently using taxis to fulfill federal student transportation requirements for homeless students.
By Allie Gross • July 11, 2014 -
Financial literacy a struggle for U.S. students
More than a sixth of U.S. students failed to meet basic proficiency benchmarks on the financial literacy section of the PISA exam.
By Allie Gross • July 11, 2014 -
South Dakota sees an influx of new superintendents
A quarter of the state's 151 district superintendents will begin their first year on the job this fall.
By Allie Gross • July 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
ISTE round-up: 11 ed tech tools worth noting
Whether you missed the giant K-12 ed tech show in Atlanta or just didn't have time to see everything on display, we've got you covered.
By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2014 -
Campaign to add class size to Washington state ballot raises over $600K
More than half of the $630K comes from the statewide teachers union, Washington Education Association.
By Allie Gross • July 10, 2014 -
Business leaders can improve public education: Here's how
Harvard Business School Professor Jan W. Rivkin laid out strategies in an interview with Forbes.
By Allie Gross • July 10, 2014 -
DC advocacy group requests more info on test data
Broader, Bolder Approach to Education believes that “lack of transparency, combined with cherry-picking specific numbers” has resulted in a false understanding of the city's achievement.
By Allie Gross • July 10, 2014
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