Policy & Regulation: Page 142
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Discrepancies in state pre-K slots
A new report shows drastic differences from state to state.
By Allie Gross • May 13, 2014 -
Education Dept. backtracks on NCLB requirements
Teacher evaluation programs will now be assessed separately from the rest of the No Child Left Behind waiver requirements.
By Allie Gross • May 12, 2014 -
Report claims taxpayers lost $100M to charter school fraud and waste
A report from the Center for Popular Democracy and Integrity in Education highlights 15 of the 42 states with charter schools.
By Allie Gross • May 12, 2014 -
Support grows for fired teacher who hit student with a broom
The Detroit high school teacher reportedly used the broom while attempting to break up a fight.
By Allie Gross • May 12, 2014 -
Common Core debate muddied by right-wing agenda, says Southern Poverty Law Center
A new report from the nonprofit civil rights organization says substantive debate has been hijacked as part of a larger goal to dismantle public education.
By Allie Gross • May 11, 2014 -
Chicago Teachers' Union to lobby against Common Core
The union's House of Delegates adopted a resolution opposing the federal benchmarks.
By Allie Gross • May 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
6 must-see education TED Talks
The conference has played host to some of the brightest education ideas from experts in numerous fields.
By Roger Riddell • May 9, 2014 -
San Diego grand jury report: At-risk juveniles lack proper ed
Six local detention facilities are accused of breaking California law.
By Allie Gross • May 9, 2014 -
Texas gubernatorial candidate calls for more ed tech
Greg Abbott wants to see more technology used in the Lone Star State's schools.
By Allie Gross • May 9, 2014 -
Louisiana vote may broaden search for Common Core test
Thursday's vote is feeling like a win for many opposed to the standards.
By Allie Gross • May 9, 2014 -
Suit: N. Carolina failing children in low-income districts
The suit claims the state hasn't lived up to its constitutional obligation when it comes to low-income districts.
By Allie Gross • May 9, 2014 -
Data Quality Campaign founder addresses student data controversy
In an editorial for the Huffington Post, Data Quality Campaign founder Aimee Rogstad Guidera explains why parents should be begging for student data.
By Allie Gross • May 8, 2014 -
NAEP scores reveal declines
Scores for the National Assessment of Educational Progress were released Wednesday.
By Allie Gross • May 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
A brief history of education's big data debate
Concern over the collection and sharing of student data dates as far back as the 1970s.
By Allie Gross • May 7, 2014 -
Education-optimized Chromebook expected among Intel's new line
The computing giant expects to release 20 new offerings this year.
By Allie Gross • May 7, 2014 -
House to debate school choice this week
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor has made the issue a top priority, and discussion of a charter expansion proposal may come as early as Thursday.
By Allie Gross • May 7, 2014 -
California district under fire for assignment questioning Holocaust
The English/Language Arts assignment was reportedly intended to encourage critical thinking.
By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2014 -
Missouri parents outraged over graphic sex ed book
Illustrations in the e-book, 'Perfectly Normal,' contained nudity and some sexual activity.
By Allie Gross • May 6, 2014 -
Florida Senate expands voucher program
After much debate, the Florida Senate voted to expand the state's voucher program and include middle-income families in the mix.
By Allie Gross • May 6, 2014 -
Open letter claims PISA exams are hurting education globally
An open letter to PISA Director Dr. Andreas Schleicher calls for the discontinuation of the international standardized test.
By Allie Gross • May 6, 2014 -
Study: Majority of students oblivious to test changes
The Northwest Evaluation Association's “Make Assessments Matter” indicates many students are unaware of the massive debates surrounding education.
By Allie Gross • May 6, 2014 -
Majority of Louisiana students prefer online Common Core exam
Will the state education department's data sway lawmakers as they debate whether to adopt the PARCC exam?
By Roger Riddell • May 5, 2014 -
Indiana risks losing NCLB waiver
A letter from Assistant Education Secretary Deborah Delisle indicates the state is being monitored for failure to comply with the waiver agreement.
By Allie Gross • May 5, 2014 -
Will Indiana expand its voucher school coverage?
With the state's private schools reaching capacity, some lawmakers are considering using voucher funds to add space to the buildings.
By Allie Gross • May 5, 2014 -
S. Carolina candidate proposes legalizing pot to fund public ed
Prospective state superintendent Sheila Gallagher cites economic gains in Colorado and Washington in her proposal.
By Allie Gross • May 5, 2014
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