Policy & Regulation: Page 154
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Does Chicago's mayor value hot dogs over education?
Rahm Emanuel recommended $5 million in TIF funding for Vienna Beef days before shuttering 50 of his city's schools.
By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2013 -
New York gets failing grades from education advocacy group
The state's current funding and reform efforts don't go far enough, the group says.
By Roger Riddell • July 3, 2013 -
For-profits' shady relationships with Va. lawmakers under heavy scrutiny
Are Virginia lawmakers' ties to the "for-proft education industrial complex" too close?
By Roger Riddell • July 2, 2013 -
Four-decade study reveals big improvements in U.S. education
U.S. students have improved in both reading and math, while dropout rates have been cut in half.
By Roger Riddell • June 28, 2013 -
Who is the Gates Foundation funding now?
A number of education-related grants were distributed by the foundation in June.
By Roger Riddell • June 28, 2013 -
Maryland, Vermont adopt Next Generation Science Standards
The standards are likely to be controversial in some states.
By Roger Riddell • June 27, 2013 -
Hundreds protest $3B in education cuts in Pa.
More than 800 gathered to protest the cuts made by Gov. Tom Corbett, who insists it isn't his fault.
By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2013 -
Deep Dive
ISTE 2013: How will 99% of U.S. students get high-speed Internet?
Fund for Learning makes the case for what E-rate 2.0 needs to encompass to meet President Obama's lofty goal.
By Brian Warmoth • June 24, 2013 -
Tenn. school district funding education with solar power
The decision to place solar energy systems on all 12 Campbell County schools will pay for itself and even create a new revenue stream.
By Roger Riddell • June 24, 2013 -
Parent investigates school's learning network, sounds privacy alarm
Without encrypted user sessions, hackers can easily gain access to data from students logged in on open Wi-Fi networks.
By Roger Riddell • June 24, 2013 -
MOOAs, iPads and online learning: This week's most read education news
Read our weekly recap to stay apprised of the most interesting news in the education space.
By Davide Savenije • June 21, 2013 -
Obama angers Catholics with Irish schools comment
But one progressive American Catholic organization says the president's remarks are being taken out of context.
By Roger Riddell • June 20, 2013 -
Chicago Teachers Union president has problem with 'rich white people'
The CTU chief also suggested that the city's public schools are not serving the interests of minority children and parents.
By Roger Riddell • June 20, 2013 -
Chicago starts shutting down 28 schools
50 schools in total are lined up for closure.
By Davide Savenije • June 19, 2013 -
Duncan allows states to defer teacher evaluations tied to new tests until 2016-17
The delay gives educators more time to prepare for new standards before being held accountable for them.
By Roger Riddell • June 19, 2013 -
Texas Gov. Rick Perry ed bill vetoes include regent-limiting SB15
The bill was among three other education-related bills on Perry's chopping block.
By Roger Riddell • June 17, 2013 -
Philadelphia judge acquits 16 education advocates arrested in March protest
The advocates were accused of blocking auditorium doorways during a School Reform Commission meeting.
By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2013 -
Senate proposal would allow Education Dept. to rebuild schools
Should the Education Department be allowed to fund the reconstruction of schools hit by traumatic events?
By Roger Riddell • June 13, 2013 -
Senate committee approves proposed bill to replace No Child Left Behind
The bill was approved in a 12-10 party line vote.
By Roger Riddell • June 13, 2013 -
Tech and education leaders discuss STEM challenges in Wednesday panel
Despite initiatives launched by the federal government and support from the private sector, STEM education still faces several obstacles.
By Roger Riddell • June 13, 2013 -
New "Education Declaration" proposes seven principles for school reform
The document was signed by a coalition including the presidents of both of the nation's largest teacher unions.
By Roger Riddell • June 12, 2013 -
Chicago Public Schools releases first long-term plan since 2011
The plan includes Common Core integration and increased art education and support services.
By Roger Riddell • June 11, 2013 -
Gov. Rick Perry dilutes standardized testing in Texas
The new law will cut down on the number of end-of-course exams, while also minimizing their importance.
By Davide Savenije • June 10, 2013 -
Gates Foundation woos teachers to help overhaul education system
Teachers are understandably wary, but are listening.
By Roger Riddell • June 10, 2013 -
GOP bill would end Common Core, No Child Left Behind
The bill would essentially take away the federal government's power to set academic standards.
By Davide Savenije • June 7, 2013
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