Policy & Regulation: Page 161
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Test of armed guards in all schools begins in Marlboro, N.J.
The safety measure was approved by town officials days after the Sandy Hook massacre.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2013 -
Philadelphia School District proposes unprecedented school closures
Major budget woes may place around a sixth of the city's most underused, underfinanced and underperforming public schools on the chopping block.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 1, 2013 -
W. Virginia plans reforms in light of bleak statistics
On the heels of Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's state education audit, two veteran legislators with experience as educators are launching a bevy of ideas at the state's legislature.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 31, 2012 -
California's No Child Left Behind waiver request denied
What kept the Golden State from joining the other 33 states waived from the restrictive law?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 26, 2012 -
2013 to bring plenty of changes to Ohio's public schools
The new year promises new policies passed in 2012 and a new, yet-to-be-defined funding system.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 24, 2012 -
AFT, NEA release joint statement opposing proposals to arm educators
Both organizations also state that preventing another tragedy doesn't end with gun regulations.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Guilty plea in $2.7M special needs swindle from NYC Ed. Dept.
On Monday, a Pennsylvania man pled guilty to defrauding the NYC Department of Education of $2.7 million intended for special needs children.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 19, 2012 -
UConn creates scholarship fund for students at Sandy Hook
The scholarship will also benefit relatives of the Sandy Hook shooting's victims.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 19, 2012 -
Troy University plans new center for military students
The center will offer a variety of services to the school's military-related students.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 16, 2012 -
Former Ed. Secretary Bill Bennett suggests schools consider arming employees
The mass shooting at an elementary school in Newton, Conn., has re-ignited the national debate on gun control.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 16, 2012 -
School leaders reconsider safety plans following Connecticut attack
Friday's tragedy in Newtown, Conn., has educators across the nation reviewing their schools' safety measures to reassure parents and prepare for the unthinkable.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 16, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: Mobile apps, sanctions and cyber-bullying
Find out what everyone else was reading on Education Dive this past week. These were our five most popular posts.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 14, 2012 -
Michigan teachers protest push for extension of Education Achievement Authority's reach
Despite concern over the state's new right-to-work laws, some Michigan teachers are choosing to concentrate on trying to change upcoming legislation.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 13, 2012 -
American fourth graders show improvement while eighth grade progress stagnates
Countries in Europe and Asia still outperform the U.S. in math, science and reading.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 12, 2012 -
South Carolina panel recommends spending more on teacher recruitment programs
The state's colleges only produce half as many education graduates as it needs annually.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 12, 2012 -
North Carolina anti-cyberbullying law extended to cover educators
Making fun of a teacher in North Carolina could now carry jail time.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 11, 2012 -
Florida Board of Education set to choose a new education commissioner
The new commissioner will be the state's third in as many years.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 11, 2012 -
Retrieved from U.S. Department of Agriculture.
School lunch guidelines altered again to allow unlimited meats, grains
The meat and grains adjustments are Congress' latest interference in the rules adopted to counter rising childhood obesity.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2012 -
Kentucky education officials mull dire effects of fiscal cliff
Education officials in the Bluegrass State say going over the fiscal cliff would be disastrous for public schools.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2012 -
Tolland, Conn., school district to add Director of Ed Tech
How does the position differ from other technology positions in the district?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 6, 2012 -
45 course providers get Louisiana's green light, despite judge's ruling
Vendors for online and traditional courses now have approval, but funding could be an issue.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 6, 2012 -
Gates gives $25M to further district-charter cooperation in the U.S.
Seven districts across the country will share $25 million in grants to nurture collaboration between school districts and charter schools.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 5, 2012 -
More than 800 institutions no longer require the SAT and ACT
Many of the now test-optional schools are "top tier" institutions.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 2, 2012 -
Largest teachers unions in Wisconsin to discuss merger
Membership and influence have been on the wane since a collective bargaining overhaul by Gov. Scott Walker and a Republican-controlled Legislature.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 2, 2012 -
The top 10 U.S. states for per-student spending on assessment
Who is spending the the most, and which contractors are getting the money? A Brookings Institution report has answers.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 29, 2012
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