Policy & Regulation: Page 162
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Former NYC Education Department official receives second nepotism fine
The fine is the second-highest ever levied by the department.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 29, 2012 -
Two More Alabama State U Officials On Administrative Leave
An Alabama State University executive committee has placed two more administrators on administrative leave with pay, according to local news reports. Read more »
Nov. 28, 2012 -
Hearing over Texas district's student ID tracking chips canceled
The tracking chips have sparked debate in a San Antonio district.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 28, 2012 -
Captured lectures: Who gets to own them?
Lectures can be free or have licensing conditions attached. So how to schools figure out what to do?
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 27, 2012 -
New texting policies arrive in schools
Inappropriate behavior has sparked a range of bans and permission requests regarding teacher-student interaction.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 20, 2012 -
Michigan plans overhaul of previous state education funding act
A draft of the proposed new bill has been presented to Gov. Rick Snyder and is expected to be part of his budget presentation in February.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 19, 2012 -
Duncan suggests he will stay on as Secretary of Education
Arne Duncan intimated he will stay on in his current position and provided a preview of the education agenda for the second term.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 16, 2012 -
Texas school chief plans to change how the state rates schools
Texas' new education commissioner says he wants the changes to happen by 2013.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 15, 2012 -
Utah senator looking at law allowing state board to propose new charter schools
8% of the state's total public school population are currently enrolled in charters.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 15, 2012 -
Georgia school board threatens online school over special ed student needs
The State Board of Education told the Georgia Cyber Academy it would withhold funds if it continued to its ignore warnings.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 14, 2012 -
Texas Education Agency asking for $1M to improve testing security
The state's education commissioner wants the money to pursue cheating on STAAR exams more aggressively.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 13, 2012 -
Purdue Calumet considers limiting dual credit program enrollment
The program costs the school an estimated $150 per student.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Protesters march along Chicago's Michigan Avenue over school closings, TIF funds
The protesters allege that a Chicago Board of Education member who also sits on the Hyatt Hotels board took TIF funds for a new Hyde Park hotel.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Sides still divided following Georgia charter schools amendment's passing
The battle may have died down following the election, but views remain split.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Oklahoma school district wins $10,000 grant to be used on mobile computer lab
The grant comes from the Monsanto Fund-sponsored America's Farmers Grow Rural Education.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Teachers unions score big Election Day wins
Despite losses in a few states, Tuesday was overwhelmingly fruitful for teachers unions nationwide.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Election Day roundup: Education results
On Election Day, voters made choices on crucial education issues across six states. Here's what they decided.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Future of Georgia charter schools could swing on ballot measure
Parents are at odds over how choices and new charter formations work in the state.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 6, 2012 -
Georgia school experiments with AP exam cash incentives
Howard High School is one of 28 schools across the country that provide $100 to students and teacher for passing Advanced Placement exams.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 2, 2012 -
Infinity Software sues as Fla. Dept. of Education terminates $20M contract
Florida's Department of Education and Infinity Software Development are in a dispute over a project to create a website to help phase in the state's new academic standards.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 2, 2012 -
Bloomberg donates $200K to Idaho education reform campaign
As Election Day approaches, Michael Bloomberg has given $200,000 to the education reform campaign against the three veto referendums on the ballot in Idaho.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 2, 2012 -
Chicago Public Schools CEO gets $250,000 in severance package
Brizard will continue to work for the city through the end of 2012, keeping health benefits for a year and a letter of recommendation.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 31, 2012 -
Texas public schools need an additional $8 billion, expert testifies
A lawsuit brought by two-thirds of the public schools against the state argues that Texas's public school finance system is unconstitutional.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 31, 2012 -
Hurricane Sandy closes thousands of East Coast schools
Dangerous winds and rain have prompted schools in major metropolitan areas from Boston to Washington, D.C., to close during the storm.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 29, 2012 -
Florida Governor proposes debit cards for teachers
Governor Rick Scott outlined his education agenda, which included the expansion of charter schools, deregulation and the implementation of Common Core standards.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 26, 2012
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