Policy & Regulation: Page 155
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Spotify and NYC Ed. Dept. join forces in music education hackathon
Developers will be encouraged to develop apps that supplement music education in the weekend-long challenge.
By Roger Riddell • June 7, 2013 -
Minn. adopts Common Core in reading only, keeps own math standards
The state's existing math standards, adopted in 2008, are more rigorous than the Common Core's.
By Roger Riddell • June 7, 2013 -
President Obama to push for faster Internet in schools
The push for better Internet service is part of a larger initiative to encourage digital learning.
By Roger Riddell • June 6, 2013 -
Okla. governor says schools won't be required to add storm shelters
Debate over whether or not storm shelters should be a requirement arose in the aftermath of last month's devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.
By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2013 -
Miss. governor ties America's public education woes to working moms
The comments at a Washington Post education forum inevitably drew fire after being picked up by national media.
By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2013 -
New York City increases public education budget to record $24.8B
The budget increase will help fund new programs.
By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2013 -
N.Y. state officials to unveil educator evaluation system for NYC
A lack of agreement between teachers unions and city officials led to the state's intervention.
By Roger Riddell • May 31, 2013 -
Can Tea Party backlash kill the Common Core?
Tea Party activists are successfully pressuring lawmakers in several states to rethink their participation in the initiative.
By Roger Riddell • May 31, 2013 -
Third lawsuit filed to stop Chicago school closings
on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 10:37am The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and a group of Chicago parents are asking a circuit court to block the school board from shutting down ten of the city’s schools. In a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, the plaintiffs claim that Chicago Public Schools (CPS) violated...
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Poughkeepsie (N.Y.) school board appoints new superintendent
on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 10:03am In choosing a top administrator from a school district in St. Louis as the next Poughkeepsie superintendent, the board hopes to boost student achievement. The Poughkeepsie City School District Board of Education on Wednesday night appointed Nicole Williams superint...
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
The need to chart a new course in school discipline
on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 9:49am School officials across the country responded to a surge in juvenile crime during the 1980s and the Columbine High School shootings a decade later by tightening disciplinary policies and increasing the number of police patrolling public schools. One unfortunate resu...
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Could Weiner win on education? Maybe if he tried.
on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 9:00am With the introduction of Anthony Weiner into the New York City mayoral race, things in the Big Apple have definitely become more interesting (and that’s not just in the form of suggestive New York Post headlines). As Jonathan mentioned last week, the race for ...
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Sioux Falls Schools superintendent's salary going up 4.87 percent
Sioux Falls Schools superintendent's salary going up 4.87 percent on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 9:11am Sioux Falls School District Superintendent Pam Homan has agreed to a 4.87 percent salary increase next school year, passing up an additional $6,592 increase tied to the new teacher agreement. The ...
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
U.S. Rep. Kennedy to lead Mass. STEM council
Kennedy is only the second person to head the council.
By Roger Riddell • May 30, 2013 -
Jeb Bush praises charters, slams public schools and teachers unions in speech
The former governor of Florida delivered a keynote at Michigan's Mackinac Policy Conference Wednesday.
By Roger Riddell • May 30, 2013 -
Teacher mental health training approved
Texas school teachers would receive training to identify mental illness in their classrooms under a measure that has cleared the Texas Legislature, the Associated Press reports. Lawmakers sent the bill to the governor on Sunday. It would add the training to the requirements for a teaching cert...
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
Study highlights Chattanooga (Tenn.) region's education gap
Study highlights Chattanooga (Tenn.) region's education gap on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 11:56am In Hamilton County, there are parallel worlds -- with crime, with health, and with schools. There are the inner-city streets ridden with gangs and drugs. And there are the neatly appointed homes in pea...
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
Boy or girl? Gender a new challenge for schools
on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 11:58am From the time they are born, we put our boys in blue beanies and our girls in pink ones. It's a societal norm, an expectation even, that you just are what you are born — a boy or a girl. From early on, we divide toys and activities by very distinct gender...
By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013 -
Mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner grabs limelight at NYC Education Forum
The newest candidate in the city's mayoral race outlined his education policy at Tuesday's Education Forum.
By Roger Riddell • May 29, 2013 -
Ill. teacher in hot water for informing students of 5th Amendment rights
Should students be informed of their right against self-incrimination before taking a drug and alcohol use survey?
By Roger Riddell • May 28, 2013 -
Funding for U.S. education drops for first time in 34 years
The decline is largely attributed to the Great Recession.
By Roger Riddell • May 28, 2013 -
Politicians in 9 states fight back against Common Core
The largely Republican opposition to the Common Core has surprised some prominent conservatives.
By Roger Riddell • May 28, 2013 -
Two largest K-12 publishing organizations will merge
The Association of American Publishers' School Division and the Association of Educational Publishers are going to merge.
By Roger Riddell • May 23, 2013 -
Chicago Board of Education to shut down 50 schools
Few schools were spared from the closures as protestors were restricted from accessing the meeting.
By Roger Riddell • May 23, 2013 -
AFT president responds to criticism from Chiefs for Change
AFT President Randi Weingarten says the group of state education officials distorted her call for a Common Core testing moratorium.
By Roger Riddell • May 22, 2013
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