Policy & Regulation: Page 147
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Ed. Dept. assesses the progress of Race to the Top winners
Three years later, the winning states in President Obama's Race to the Top competition are evaluated on the implementation of their proposals.
By Allie Gross • March 20, 2014 -
School security investigation raises ethical questions
Undercover TV reports on school security create chaos in schools, leading to scrutiny and questions of ethics in journalism
By Allie Gross • March 20, 2014 -
National Board and Dept. of Ed. partner for teacher leadership initiative
Education Secretary Arne Duncan has announced the new “Teach to Lead” Program.
By Allie Gross • March 20, 2014 -
Deep Dive
6 questions Arne Duncan answered at Teaching & Learning 2014
Following a speech, the education secretary sat down for a discussion with four educators from districts around the nation.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2014 -
Wyoming is the first state to reject new science standards
The rejection stems from dispute of man-made climate change.
By Allie Gross • March 19, 2014 -
D.C. Council Member proposes special-education overhaul
Three bills were presented by a D.C. Council Member that, if passed, would create sweeping changes.
By Allie Gross • March 19, 2014 -
Proposed mandatory sex education bill met with opposition
A Louisiana bill raises questions on who is responsible for teaching sex education
By Allie Gross • March 19, 2014 -
Charter debate heats up in New York
Gov. Cuomo and New York City Mayor De Blasio are locked in battle over charter schools.
By Allie Gross • March 18, 2014 -
Florida chooses AIR over PARCC for Common Core test
Due to concerns of federal overreach, the state elected not to have a national consortium develop the test.
By Allie Gross • March 18, 2014 -
New bill before Congress pushes for less testing
The bill is the first proposed to reduce the mandated number of standardized tests since No Child Left Behind.
By Allie Gross • March 18, 2014 -
Obama avoids mentioning 'Common Core' in speeches
The president is steering clear of the divisive term “Common Core” in his education speeches.
By Allie Gross • March 18, 2014 -
Finnish Education Chief talks equality and reform
Krista Kiuru attributes the country’s academic success to equitable education system
By Allie Gross • March 18, 2014 -
Netflix CEO's proposed elimination of elected school boards met with rebuke
The charter vs. public debate heats up after charter advocate and Netflix billionaire Reed Hastings says schools would be better off without elected school boards.
By Allie Gross • March 17, 2014 -
Teach for America will offer more training
Bad press and an unprecedented drop in applications precede the plans for a pilot program offering corps members more training.
By Allie Gross • March 17, 2014 -
Study shows schools discriminate when it comes to punishment
Minority students and those with disabilities are suspended at hugely disproportionate rates to their white counterparts.
By Allie Gross • March 17, 2014 -
Bill Gates champions the Common Core
But is the Microsoft founder qualified to make endorsements in the education arena?
By Allie Gross • March 17, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Bill Gates: Common Core misunderstood by opponents
Gates defended the new standards at a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards conference Friday, addressing 5 facts he says the public must understand.
By Roger Riddell • March 17, 2014 -
New Common Core ad blitz aimed at conservatives
Business groups are trying to counteract Tea Party activism against the academic standards.
By Keith Button • March 17, 2014 -
Good news for Maine babies: $500 for college, automatically
A scholarship foundation is taking the paperwork out of its grants.
By Daniel Shumski • March 7, 2014 -
Delaware looks at rolling out dual-enrollment for high school seniors
The governor has proposed $300,000 to pay for the program.
By Daniel Shumski • March 7, 2014 -
FCC's E-rate program updates revealed
Among the changes: An increased focus on schools that are particularly behind the times.
By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2014 -
What's the biggest college barrier for low-income students?
One former administration official says it's not money, it's academics.
By Daniel Shumski • March 6, 2014 -
Dual-language programs popular in Calif. elementary schools
Mandarin, Cantonese, and Hmong join Spanish and English in the classrooms.
By Daniel Shumski • March 5, 2014 -
Amplify releases digital curriculum for middle school
Schools and companies are betting big on electronic content.
By Daniel Shumski • March 3, 2014 -
Teachers feel heard at school, but not on policy
Most teachers say they are enthusiastic about implementing Common Core standards.
By Daniel Shumski • March 3, 2014
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