Policy & Regulation: Page 154
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Common Core: States say they'll stick with it
A survey of education officials shows the new K-12 standards are expected to stay
By Daniel Shumski • July 25, 2013 -
STEM initiatives imperiled by Obama administration's 2014 budget
The budget would consolidate initiatives—increasing efficiency for some, but leaving the future of others in doubt.
By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2013 -
New poll shows parents opposed to ed policy changes
The AFT-released poll will be highlighted in a Monday speech by the union's president.
By Roger Riddell • July 22, 2013 -
House Republicans pass No Child Left Behind replacement
The bill is unlikely to make it past the Senate, let alone be signed by President Obama.
By Roger Riddell • July 19, 2013 -
Tennessee receives $9.8M School Improvement Grant
The federal grant is meant to help turn around the state's lowest performing schools.
By Roger Riddell • July 19, 2013 -
Could FCC 'E-rate' restructuring revolutionize education?
The new rules may require broadband upgrades for all classes nationwide.
By Roger Riddell • July 19, 2013 -
'No Child Left Behind': House bill seeks to rewrite law
Both parties say the act passed 12 years ago needs revisions.
By Daniel Shumski • July 19, 2013 -
E-mails reveal former Ind. Gov. Mitch Daniels' attempts to silence liberal scholars
Daniels is currently serving as the president of Purdue University.
By Roger Riddell • July 17, 2013 -
School grade 'safety net' approved by Florida Board of Education
The decision more than halves the number of schools expected to receive F grades this year.
By Roger Riddell • July 17, 2013 -
Cantor begins push to pass massive No Child Left Behind rewrite
The bill would block the federal government from implementing common education standards.
By Roger Riddell • July 17, 2013 -
Federal judge begins hearing on Chicago school closing lawsuits
Testimony may last as many as four days.
By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2013 -
Utah state senator says compulsory education must end
State Senator Aaron Osmond argues that parents have shifted too many of their own responsibilities onto the public school system.
By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2013 -
Michigan holding hearings on potential Common Core halt
A legislative subcommittee will begin holding hearings on the federal standards Tuesday.
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2013 -
5 new sex abuse claims for Yeshiva University High
The suit may also identify three more faculty members as molesters.
By Roger Riddell • July 12, 2013 -
Bennett recommends more changes to Florida's school grade formula
The state education commissioner insists that the recommendations aren't meant to soften the blow of higher standards.
By Roger Riddell • July 12, 2013 -
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
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