Policy & Regulation: Page 136
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Illinois law lowers required start age for kindergarten
Children must now be enrolled by age 6.
By Allie Gross • July 7, 2014 -
Bonuses entice early childhood educators in Georgia
A new state program works to reward preschool teachers pursuing further education.
By Allie Gross • July 7, 2014 -
U.S. Ed. Dept. approves 5 NCLB waivers
The states involved could have even more flexibility if they continue to create teacher and administrator evaluation programs.
By Allie Gross • July 7, 2014 -
Roger Riddell/K-12 Dive
Deep DiveHow 3 state education departments are embracing the future [ISTE]
Ed tech leaders from Indiana, New Jersey, and North Carolina gathered in a Sunday panel to talk device deployments, new online exams, digital resources, and more.
By Roger Riddell • July 3, 2014 -
Students in Georgia grappling with geometry and algebra
Education officials released results from the state's tougher math exams.
By Allie Gross • July 3, 2014 -
Oklahoma City promotes failing third graders
Some 514 students will transition to the fourth grade despite failing the state test.
By Allie Gross • July 3, 2014 -
Wyoming's science standards at a standstill
The Wyoming Board of Education didn't like how lawmakers inserted themselves in the process.
By Allie Gross • July 3, 2014 -
Tennessee may give break to high-scoring teachers
A proposed plan would allow teachers who score high on evaluations to skip required training necessary for advancement or license renewal.
By Allie Gross • July 2, 2014 -
$23M for art in NYC schools
Another 120 arts teachers will be hired in the Big Apple.
By Allie Gross • July 2, 2014 -
Will New Mexico tie teacher evals to pay?
A potential plan would connect evals to the state's three-tiered licensure system, which affects pay.
By Allie Gross • July 2, 2014 -
$3M for tech split between 15 Idaho schools
The money is meant to be used on new technologies that will boost academics.
By Allie Gross • July 2, 2014 -
Louisiana: Special ed changes prompt debate
Two national groups have issued reports pushing against Gov. Bobby Jindal's special education plan.
By Allie Gross • July 1, 2014 -
NJ lawmakers suggest postponing teacher evals tied to tests
Students begin taking the new Common Core-aligned PARCC exams next year.
By Allie Gross • July 1, 2014 -
Indiana meets new NCLB waiver deadline
State Superintendent Glenda Ritz submitted a request for a new No Child Left Behind waiver Monday
By Allie Gross • July 1, 2014 -
Georgia school leaders push back on law OKing teachers with guns
The educators argue that the law does not make students safer and actually creates more issues.
By Allie Gross • June 30, 2014 -
Detroit Public Schools: Class sizes will increase by 5
Under the district's proposed 2015-16 budget, class sizes will jump from 33 to 38 students in fourth and fifth grades, and from 38 to 43 students in sixth through 12th grades.
By Allie Gross • June 30, 2014 -
Rocketship Education scaling back expansion plans
The popular San Jose charter network is pivoting from its goal of enrolling one million students in 50 cities.
By Allie Gross • June 30, 2014 -
Oklahoma sued over Common Core repeal
Restore Oklahoma Public Education argues that Gov. Mary Fallin's decision to opt the state out of the standards is unconstitutional.
By Allie Gross • June 29, 2014 -
Online learning, charters, and amenities: The week's most read education news
Find out about the U.S. Education Department's potential death blow to Corinthian Colleges and more right here.
By Roger Riddell • June 27, 2014 -
Tennessee school district denies application for rural charter school
A group of educators, including some former Teach for America corps members, planned to open the school.
By Allie Gross • June 27, 2014 -
Connecticut gov. promises $15M for Common Core
The money will go toward getting parents and teachers on board with the standards.
By Allie Gross • June 27, 2014 -
Wyoming hires a consulting company to assess structuring issues
The state will pay Cross and Joftus $98,500 to analyze the current structure of its education department.
By Allie Gross • June 27, 2014 -
Kansas board of ed gives thumbs up to new teacher license rules
Individuals with relevant experience will now be allowed to teach subjects in their fields.
By Allie Gross • June 27, 2014 -
Michigan approves changes to grad requirements
The changes affect math, foreign language, and health and physical education classes.
By Allie Gross • June 26, 2014 -
Chicago's Board of Ed say yes to new discipline code
The use of suspensions and expulsions will be limited under the new guidelines.
By Allie Gross • June 26, 2014
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