Policy & Regulation: Page 149
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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 -
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
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