Policy & Regulation: Page 152
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Fla. Education Dept. launches Common Core 'Standard of the Day' effort
The move is an attempt to clear the standards of any perception as a "national takeover" of curriculum.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 4, 2013 -
Clinical trials: Education borrows a page from medicine
Randomized tests are providing real data to see what works in science and math education.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 4, 2013 -
Teachers in cash-strapped Philadelphia turn to crowdfunding
Crowdfunding sites are helping teachers with limited budgets offset the cost of basic supplies so they don't have to dig into their own pockets.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 3, 2013 -
Parent choice: Is it all it's cracked up to be?
Do the Center for Educational Reform's 2013 "Parent Power Index" state rankings match up with those of a national assessment?
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 3, 2013 -
20 years after ed reforms, Mass. produces top-ranking students
The state's eighth graders would rank in the top six if it was its own country.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 3, 2013 -
New York law allows schools to punish online bullies
The legislation recognizes that intimidation isn't limited to school grounds.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 3, 2013 -
Social networks, Obama's proposal and Trump: The week's most read education news
LinkedIn's University Pages trumped all as debate continued over the pros and cons of President Obama's affordability proposal.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 30, 2013 -
U.S. Education Dept. extends No Child Left Behind waivers through 2016
States applying for waivers must still put plans in place to improve low-performing schools.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 29, 2013 -
What happened at Fla. Gov. Rick Scott's education summit?
Did the summit change the tone of the state's education conversation after a contentious summer?
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 29, 2013 -
Fla. Gov. Rick Scott's education summit slammed by state senator
Miami Democrat Dwight Bullard says Scott and other officials must admit they "adopted bad policies."
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 27, 2013 -
Speedo e-mail behind Pa. education secretary's resignation
William Harner's contract as superintendent in Cumberland Valley was reportedly not set to be renewed prior to his appointment as state schools chief.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 27, 2013 -
New York City puts Common Core test scores online
An audit found that many teacher and administrators don't use the database now open to parents.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Fla. Gov. Rick Scott calls education summit following tumultuous summer
The state has seen the resignation of its schools chief and the implementation of a school grade "safety net" in recent months.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 23, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 ways Common Core could impact higher ed
If the new academic standards for high school succeed, college could look very different.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013 -
Active students get better grades, report finds
Recreation time may boost test scores, but recess often gets cut to make way for more class.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 21, 2013 -
Polls show mixed views for education reforms
Student testing is OK with many parents, but tying teacher pay to the results gets a cooler reception.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 21, 2013 -
Judge denies Chicago parents' request to block school closings
The city announced the closure of 50 public schools—the largest closing in the nation—in May.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2013 -
Common Core off to rocky start
The new academic standards are facing obstacles in statehouses and in classrooms.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 16, 2013 -
Washington State told its 'No Child Left Behind' waiver at risk
The U.S. Department of Education says the state's teacher evaluation system does not meet standards.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 16, 2013 -
Philadelphia will borrow $50M to open schools Sept. 9
Mayor Michael Nutter announced Thursday that the loans were necessary to "avoid this disaster."
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 15, 2013 -
New York City taking closer look at teacher colleges
The mayor wants to see which schools turn out teachers who increase test scores.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 15, 2013 -
How Common Core is changing math instruction
Homework won't be the same as new standards roll out.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 14, 2013 -
Arizona requiring financial literacy in K-12
The state joins 24 others in mandating some type of money education.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 14, 2013 -
Can Philadelphia's schools afford to open their doors this fall?
Without $50 million, the city's public schools may not open as scheduled in Sept.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 13, 2013 -
Deep Dive
E-rate reform: Is it what schools really need right now?
A Monday media briefing by consultancy firm Funds For Learning focused on the FCC's pending reform of the program.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 12, 2013
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