Policy & Regulation: Page 148
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Government releases guidelines on student data
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan says keeping information secure is a priority.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 26, 2014 -
Washington State faces losing NCLB waiver
Lawmakers are dropping a bill that would have kept the state in the federal government's good graces.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 24, 2014 -
Florida law lets college students decide if they need remedial classes
At least one administrator is worried the failure rate will rise as students take on too much.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 19, 2014 -
Congressman warns Department of Education on NCLB waivers
Rep. George Miller urges the department to stand up for poor and minority students.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 14, 2014 -
Outgoing N.J. ed chief sees no conflict in new job with Amplify
Christopher Cerf says regulations prevent him from benefiting from his Trenton connections in his new job.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 12, 2014 -
N.C. plan would raise teacher salaries
The pay rate would still rank below the national average.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 12, 2014 -
Ed tech trends and CU harassment: The week's most read education news
Are some schools misleading students on financial aid requirements?
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 7, 2014 -
First lady, Duncan tout federal financial aid programs
Michelle Obama tells high school students not to leave money on the table.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 6, 2014 -
Tech giants pledge $750M to help Obama put faster Internet in schools
Apple, Microsoft, Verizon, and more are helping the president get closer to his goal of giving 99% of U.S. students high-speed Internet within five years.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 4, 2014 -
FCC frees up more money for school broadband
The agency this year will double what it spends on the E-Rate program.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 4, 2014 -
NYC public education funding boosted to $12.8B at charters' expense
A de Blasio administration plan would use $800 million from bond sales and $210 million redirected from charters to address overcrowding and expand pre-K.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 3, 2014 -
In job protections suit, LA schools chief gives weight to both sides
A lawsuit argues it's too hard to fire teachers, but Deasy's data shows he's increased the number of dismissals.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 3, 2014 -
President calls for more job training in State of the Union
Obama mentions college summit but leaves out his college-rating plan.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 29, 2014 -
California court case examines teachers' job security
If successful, a lawsuit could make it easier to fire instructors.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 27, 2014 -
Lockdown drills increasingly commonplace in schools
Most states require safety plans, with some specifically requiring lockdown drills.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 17, 2014 -
U.S. math textbooks more challenging than Korean counterparts
So why do American students lag in math?
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 16, 2014 -
House Democrat influential in education retiring after 40 years
Rep. George Miller helped write No Child Left Behind.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 14, 2014 -
Florida proposes 98 changes to Common Core
The state is adopting the standards but wants tweaks, such as incorporating cursive writing into the goals.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 14, 2014 -
Desegregation: Arkansas deal could end special payments to schools
A settlement would wrap up part of a battle that has its roots in civil rights efforts more than 50 years old.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 13, 2014 -
Tuition cuts and Clinton's for-profit gig: The week's most-read education news
Vantage Learning's CEO also told us about how computers can now grade essays as well as humans.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2014 -
L.A. Public Library to offer high school diplomas
Education will be geared toward jobs in Los Angeles program.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 10, 2014 -
Obama wants fewer expulsions, suspensions
The administration is telling schools to use harsh punishments only as a last resort.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 9, 2014 -
States wrestle with living up to No Child Left Behind waivers
New reports suggest some are having trouble meeting their goals.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 7, 2014 -
Arizona DOE seeks $16.5M to modernize student data system
The state's current system reportedly burdens schools with unnecessary costs and bureaucracy.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 6, 2014 -
McAuliffe names former Va. first lady Holton education secretary
The state's new education chief describes herself as a product of its public schools.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2014
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