Policy & Regulation: Page 147
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Okla. limits federal control of Common Core
Following Indiana’s lead, the Sooner State passes legislation limiting federal control over Common Core standards.
By Allie Gross • March 26, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How is Silicon Valley shaping ed reform?
Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are no longer focused on just e-commerce and social networking: Education technology and reform woos investors
By Allie Gross • March 25, 2014 -
Studies find Maryland charter school laws lacking
Two studies paint the Old Line State as having some of the worst charter laws in the U.S.
By Allie Gross • March 25, 2014 -
Fla. Common Core naysayers focus on AIR's ties to the LGBT community
Common Core foes say the state’s recently hired testing company promotes gay lifestyle to schoolchildren
By Allie Gross • March 25, 2014 -
Indiana first state to drop the Common Core
Gov. Mike Pence signs legislation withdrawing the state from federal standards.
By Allie Gross • March 25, 2014 -
Bush: U.S. students must be ready 'to eat everybody's lunch'
The potential 2016 presidential contender says the U.S. need not worry about students' self-esteem because Asian countries don't.
By Roger Riddell • March 24, 2014 -
Grassley attempts, again, to strip Common Core's funding
The Iowan is circulating a letter hoping Congress will defund the national learning standards.
By Allie Gross • March 24, 2014 -
Dept. of Ed. official defends Obama's agenda
Deborah Delisle sticks by the Department of Education's policies.
By Allie Gross • March 24, 2014 -
Suspension prejudice exists even in preschool
A new federal report highlights racial inequalities in the nation’s school system.
By Allie Gross • March 24, 2014 -
Spiders and dieting among 'avoided' topics on Calif. HS exit exam
Are slavery and dinosaurs really too much for California's high school seniors to handle?
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2014 -
Bill Gates, Pearson, and edX: The week's most read education news
Get caught up on the U. of Illinois' ethics concerns and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2014 -
Illinois Speaker wants to fund K-12 with millionaire tax
A proposed amendment would raise $1 billion a year to fund the state’s cash-strapped schools
By Allie Gross • March 21, 2014 -
Arkansas Board of Ed OKs snow day waivers
A shorter school year was approved after the state had over 20 snow days
By Allie Gross • March 21, 2014 -
Wyoming school building funds dwindle
A decrease in the state’s coal money creates a diminishing construction budget
By Allie Gross • March 21, 2014 -
Florida pushes to expand school voucher system
Questions of accountability rise as the Sunshine State works to expand its voucher system
By Allie Gross • March 21, 2014 -
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
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