Policy & Regulation: Page 160
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Common Core process slammed by former Texas education commissioner
In a speech to Georgia legislators, former Texas Education Commissioner Richard Scott said he was pressured to sign on to the standards early on.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 14, 2013 -
President Obama to unveil universal preschool details Thursday
Most states have not committed to offering preschool services to all children.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 14, 2013 -
What did IBM and Brooklyn's P-TECH do to earn Obama's praise?
The experimental school puts kids on track to earn associates degrees and potentially land jobs after school, and imitators are sprouting up.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 13, 2013 -
Michigan Civil Rights Dept. complaint may lead to school mascot changes
The department wants all schools in the state to stop using Native American mascots and nicknames.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 10, 2013 -
Texas judge rules state's public education funding system unconstitutional
The Texas Constitution requires a fair and efficient system with an even distribution of knowledge.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 4, 2013 -
Arizona's Pima Community College postpones chancellor search over fraud accusations against finalist
Finalist Maria Sheehan was chief executive of California's Desert Community College District during a seven-year fraud period.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 4, 2013 -
Education in Uncertain Times
At UBTech, Dan Rasmus, the author of Listening to the Future, will describe the uncertainties facing education and discuss how techniques like scenario planning can be used to navigate through an uncertain future. Session attendees will learn how to put a name on uncertainty and take control of g...
Jan. 31, 2013 -
Dixie State College Keeping Its Name Amid Controversy
Recent study showed 83% of those with ties to school want to keep name as it becomes a university. Read more »
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 24, 2013 -
Proposed revisions to Minn. social studies standards sets off political fight
Is there too much "America the Ugly" and not enough "American exceptionalism"?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 23, 2013 -
Education Dept. reports highest high school graduation rates since 1970s
A fifth of students still don't graduate on time.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 22, 2013 -
The movement to turn 'STEM' to 'STEAM' is gaining momentum
Will a new wave of supporters pave the way for the acronym's change?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 20, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: Lynda.com, Udacity and online sources
Miss out on the week's biggest news in education? Check out Education Dive's most popular news reads and get caught up.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 18, 2013 -
Early childhood push may come during Obama's second term
How much might a new proposal increase access to pre-K programs?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 18, 2013 -
Targeted ASCD Books, Institutes Released to Strengthen Common Core Implementation Nationwide
Alexandria, VA (01/15/13)-ASCD is pleased to announce the release of four new grade-level and subject-specific books in the Understanding the Common Core Standards series. Written by the experts at McREL and edited by a leading authority in standards implementation, John Kendall, these quick-star...
Jan. 16, 2013 -
Tony Bennett begins new job as Florida education commissioner today
The voter-ousted former Indiana education chief is expected to fare better in Florida.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 13, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: New e-textbooks, Coursera and Tutor.com
Need a refresher on the week's most popular Education Dive news posts? Here's a quick refresher.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 10, 2013 -
An IEP for Every Student? Using Technology to Provide Truly Differentiated Instruction
on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 5:11pm Paving an individual path to success: Creating IEPs for every student with the help of technology About Us Professional Media Group LLC publishes District Administration and University Business . District Administration is the most widely received, most regularly r...
Jan. 10, 2013 -
Judge rules that Texas school can require students to wear locator chips on school grounds
The case raised concerns on both sides of the political spectrum.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2013 -
Jerry Brown's budget proposal expected to favor education
"Live-within-our-means" plan sees other areas of the state budget reduced.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 9, 2013 -
$1 billion shortfall faced by Texas' public schools, says official
The revelation comes as the state’s sweeping school finance trial resumes.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2013 -
Education researcher Hess calls U.S. education model 'outdated'
In a lecture Monday afternoon, Hess offered three ways the U.S. education system could improve.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2013 -
Staten Island votes for armed guards in schools
New York Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott says he’ll shoot down the proposal.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2013 -
California among 11 states whose schools received 'F' grade from Rhee's StudentsFirst
No states received an ‘A.’
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2013 -
Michigan State Academic Chief To Step Down
Michigan State Provost Kim Wilcox to step down in July Read more »
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2013 -
California district's decision to name new school for bandit proves controversial
Some in the community see 19th century bandit Tiburcio Vasquez in a more positive light.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2013
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