Policy & Regulation: Page 149
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Economy might be bouncing back, but not K-12 staffing levels
250,000 fewer people work in public schools than before the recession.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 23, 2013 -
$120M in Race to the Top grants awarded to 5 districts
Over 200 districts applied for the U.S. Education Department funds.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2013 -
Which state has the highest paid teachers?
U.S. teachers make an average of $56,383 a year, but which state pays the best?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 16, 2013 -
Los Angeles vote delay could affect iPad rollout timetable
The issue is pushed back to January after the death of a board member.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 12, 2013 -
Politicians, celebrities and more join forces for 'Hour of Code'
The effort is part of the launch of Computer Science Education Week and the "Hour of Code."
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2013 -
Yale tragedy and D.C. startups: This week's most read education news
Get caught up on Sebastian Thrun's vision of a single-weekend degree and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 6, 2013 -
Deep Dive
4 challenges facing education reform in 2014
Education reform saw significant backlash on several fronts this year, and the opposition isn't likely to back down anytime soon.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 5, 2013 -
Madison not experiencing same teacher education declines as other UW schools
Some blame overall enrollment declines in teacher education programs on the Wisconsin's political atmosphere.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2013 -
Common Core supporters distance themselves from Obama administration
Was Duncan's jab at suburban moms a final straw for those pushing the standards?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 3, 2013 -
U.S. test scores continue to lag other nations
Schools in Asia top the list.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 3, 2013 -
Mo. lawmakers call for state ed chief's resignation
A series of emails are chief among reasons the state's education commissioner is being accused of abusing power.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 26, 2013 -
How to make iPads work in schools
Experts say taking time to develop a plan is crucial.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 25, 2013 -
MOOCs and failed startups: The week's most read education news
Miss the news about the University of Michigan's plan to downsize without layoffs? Get caught up here!
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 22, 2013 -
N.Y. legislator threatens inBloom with subpoena
An assemblywoman wants the student data company to testify at a hearing on privacy.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 21, 2013 -
Texas textbooks unlikely to question evolution
The state education board is poised to approve books without disclaimers.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 21, 2013 -
Teachers, parents protest Los Angeles iPad rollout
A small group gathers as a $135 million plan for the next stage emerges.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 20, 2013 -
Duncan takes heat for remark on 'white suburban moms'
The education secretary was addressing opposition to Common Core standards.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 19, 2013 -
Tweeting presidents and stock stumbles: The week's most read education news
Miss any of the week's top education posts? Don't worry. We've got you covered.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 15, 2013 -
Indiana education meeting descends into chaos amid power struggle
The state's Republican governor is allegedly usurping the power of its Democratic schools chief via a newly created second education department.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 14, 2013 -
Common Core could fix some math misconceptions
A Stanford professor sees the new guidelines as knocking down the idea of "math people."
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 13, 2013 -
Philadelphia looks to cash in on old school buildings
Drexel and Temple universities are considering buying properties near their campuses.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 13, 2013 -
Embattled ed reformer Paul Vallas to run for Lt. Gov. in Illinois
Vallas currently lives in Connecticut.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 11, 2013 -
Report: NYC's new reading and writing textbooks 'loaded with errors'
The textbooks are recommended by the city's department of education.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 11, 2013 -
Penn Foster announces Dropout Retrieval Solution program
The self-paced program for at-risk students and those who have already dropped out has seen success in districts like Polk County, Fla.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 8, 2013 -
Clickers, MOOCs and LEGO: This week's most-read education news
Get caught up on the public response to Obama's college plan and more with this week's top posts.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 8, 2013
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