Policy & Regulation: Page 137
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Indiana teachers irked over unanswered questions
Teachers are waiting to learn more about the state's new standards, the remodeling of school grading systems, and the test that will replace the ISTEP.
By Allie Gross • June 20, 2014 -
Teacher shortage plagues South Dakota schools
A recent School Administrators of South Dakota survey found that 30% of the state's unfilled teaching positions remain unfilled.
By Allie Gross • June 19, 2014 -
Report: California's economy rests on the education of immigrant youth
If the state wants to remain economically competitive, it must ensure better education opportunities for its large immigrant population.
By Allie Gross • June 19, 2014 -
Jindal continues attempting to opt Louisiana out of Common Core
Gov. Bobby Jindal is set on severing the state's ties to the national standards and an accompanying test.
By Allie Gross • June 19, 2014 -
D.C. Council reviews special ed package
The bills in question aim to improve services focusing on the needs of special ed students.
By Allie Gross • June 19, 2014 -
Philly lacks sufficient funds for next school year -- again
Superintendent William R. Hite, Jr., says the district needs at least $96 million to provide even a "wholly inadequate" education.
By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2014 -
Over 88% of Ohio's third-graders meet reading goals
The state recently implemented a new Third Grade Reading Guarantee law that mandates students be held back if they don't meet specific goals.
By Allie Gross • June 18, 2014 -
Michigan Education Achievement Authority leader to step down
Dr. John Covington is set to resign after three years at the helm of the state-run district.
By Allie Gross • June 18, 2014 -
Duncan slams Jindal's Common Core waffling
The Louisiana governor was once a fierce advocate of the national standards, but today threatens to opt the Bayou State out.
By Allie Gross • June 18, 2014 -
Louisiana to issue anonymous ID numbers to protect student data
Privacy concerns impacted the state Education Department's decision to create the new system.
By Allie Gross • June 18, 2014 -
Aspen Institute task force releases major report on personalized learning
The institute's Task Force on Learning and the Internet, co-chaired by Jeb Bush and Rosario Dawson, announced its findings in a webcast.
By Roger Riddell • June 17, 2014 -
NCTQ teacher-prep report spotlights problems in alternative-certification programs
Only one of 85 programs examined in the pilot study received an 'A' grade.
By Roger Riddell • June 17, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How are charter schools structured?
In light of New Orleans recently making headlines as the first all-charter district, we break down how they are operated for those unfamiliar.
By Allie Gross • June 17, 2014 -
Wyoming churches stand behind Next Generation Science Standards
The Wyoming Association of Churches wants the state to implement the standards, saying that faith shouldn't interfere with science.
By Allie Gross • June 17, 2014 -
Why isn't technology playing a bigger role in classrooms?
Forbes spoke with John Jong-Hyun Kim, a senior lecturer and fellow at Harvard Business School, about the lack of tech integration in U.S. K-12 schools.
By Allie Gross • June 17, 2014 -
Baltimore city schools lack art and gym, says council president
School officials are being asked to provide the council with details on how the city's students lack a "complete education".
By Allie Gross • June 17, 2014 -
Pennsylvania legislature passes Holocaust curriculum bill
Pennsylvania House unanimously passes a Holocaust Bill which "strongly encourages" schools to implement Holocaust and genocide curriculum.
By Allie Gross • June 17, 2014 -
AFT president vilifies Duncan's remarks on Vergara v. California
Randi Weingarten accused the U.S. education secretary of contributing to polarization.
By Roger Riddell • June 16, 2014 -
Discipline policy at New Orleans charter schools raises questions
Some parents and teachers at Collegiate Academies' high schools believe punishments are too 'harsh and punitive.'
By Allie Gross • June 16, 2014 -
S. Carolina's Common Core rejection may have minimal impact on state's standards
Some critics say the short timeline for creating new standards could result in little change.
By Allie Gross • June 16, 2014 -
Study: Phonics education works
A new study encourages teachers to teach reading with phonics instead of letters.
By Allie Gross • June 16, 2014 -
Michelle Obama: Lunch standards fight will go 'until the bitter end'
A bill before the House could allow schools to opt out of the healthier standards if they meet certain requirements.
By Roger Riddell • June 13, 2014 -
NY ed officials cautious about moving Avonte's Law forward
The law requires all unguarded doors in elementary schools and schools with special needs programs to feature audible alarms.
By Allie Gross • June 13, 2014 -
'Teacher of the Year' writes impassioned blog post after leaving the classroom
The former history teacher's post documents issues in public education that contribute to higher teacher turnover rates.
By Allie Gross • June 13, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What's happened to school nurses?
Recent incidents have spurred debate over the lack of full-time nurses in many schools.
By Allie Gross • June 12, 2014
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