Policy & Regulation: Page 136
-
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 -
Wyoming ed committee convenes to discuss structuring issues
Issues have arisen due to conflicting paths to power for State Board of Education members and the state's superintendent.
By Allie Gross • June 26, 2014 -
Tennessee walks away from PARCC exams
Only 15 states are now using the testing consortium.
By Allie Gross • June 25, 2014 -
Tensions boil over Indiana's NCLB waiver
The state must submit any amendments to its waiver application to the U.S. Department of Education next week.
By Allie Gross • June 25, 2014 -
U.S. Ed. Dept. announces new state requirements for students with disabilities
Under the new standards, 32 states fail to meet compliance.
By Roger Riddell • June 24, 2014 -
Mississippi education officials stand by Common Core
Gov. Phil Bryant's negative comments about the standards ruffled educators' feathers,
By Allie Gross • June 24, 2014 -
Defense bill changes bring additional STEM funding
An amendment to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act brings another $5 million to the national STARBASE Youth Program.
By Allie Gross • June 24, 2014 -
High tech prices a burden for Twin Cities schools
Districts across Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN, are struggling to afford classroom tech.
By Allie Gross • June 24, 2014 -
Study: Over-decorated classrooms hinder learning
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University found that too many posters and decorations are distracting for elementary school students.
By Allie Gross • June 24, 2014 -
NYC ed officials slow to transfer bullied students
It took months of trips to the Department of Education and police precinct for a bullied student to be transferred to a new school.
By Allie Gross • June 23, 2014 -
Detroit Free Press releases three-year investigative report on charter schools
According to the newspaper, Michigan spends $1 billion on charter schools each year but lacks adequate oversight.
By Allie Gross • June 23, 2014 -
New Hampshire city implements youth anti-violence program
The initiative includes efforts aimed at elementary, middle, and high school students.
By Allie Gross • June 23, 2014 -
Rick Scott gives Florida voucher expansion the OK
Under the new plan, middle class families will also be eligible for the state's voucher program.
By Allie Gross • June 23, 2014 -
Deep Dive
5 reactions to Vergara v. California
Last week's major ruling has some wondering if eliminating tenure will really level the playing field in public education.
By Allie Gross • June 20, 2014 -
Philly public schools to borrow $30M
The cash-strapped district is set to once again borrow money to stop layoffs.
By Allie Gross • June 20, 2014 -
D.C. shelves test scores in teacher evals -- for now
While the district makes changes to its Common Core-aligned tests, student results will not affect teacher evaluation scores.
By Allie Gross • June 20, 2014
Previous
