Policy & Regulation: Page 166
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The case for education as big business
Carrie Lukas writes for Forbes, pushing for parents to be allowed more choices and risks.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 7, 2012 -
Infographic explains mobile device security on campuses
Survey results give insights into theft and encryption in educational establishments.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 6, 2012 -
10 common presumptions that may threaten education reform
Valerie Strauss of the Washington Post runs through ten education reform principles that educator Dov Rosenberg says are hurting the cause.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 6, 2012 -
Arne Duncan discusses reform and back-to-school with the Associated Press
Education Secretary talks about the effects of significant changes over the last three years.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 6, 2012 -
Lawsuit and bill take aim at 'illegal' K-12 fees in California
Legislators and ACLU say fees are in violation of state's constitution.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 6, 2012 -
K-12 education investment hits record levels, but district budgets suffer
K-12 investments hit $389 million in 2011, according to GSV Advisors.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 3, 2012 -
Most Read Education News of the Week: MOOC providers, Facebook and iPads in schools
Need to catch up on the last week's news in education? Here are Education Dive's most popular reads.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 3, 2012 -
Education Department asks court to reinstate gainful-employment rule reporting requirements
At issue are the rule's requirements that institutions report loan repayment rates and debt-to-income ratios.
By Roger Riddell • July 31, 2012 -
Would Master Teachers Take on More Students Spread Over Several Classes for Higher Pay?
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 The education policy group Public Impact is suggesting a series of new approaches that leaders say are aimed at putting the best teachers in front of more students to increase their reach, and paying those talented folks more without dramatically increasing school bud...
By Lindsey Smith • July 31, 2012 -
'Unacceptable' Louisiana schools list grows 33%
Higher state testing standards have given way to a higher number of schools that are not meeting requirements.
By Brian Warmoth • July 31, 2012 -
Biden criticizes Romney on education in AFT speech
The VP accuses Obama's Republican opponent of not valuing education in front of 2,500 delegates.
By Brian Warmoth • July 30, 2012 -
Chair has high hopes for new federal panel on black students
Freeman A. Hrabowski III spoke Friday about his goals as chair for President Barack Obama's latest White House Initiative.
By Roger Riddell • July 30, 2012 -
Most Read Education News of the Week: Ed hashtags, online learning and sustainability
Catch up with Education Dive's most popular reads and up-to-the-minute discussions on Twitter in this week's rundown.
By Brian Warmoth • July 27, 2012 -
Report: Goals vary for states with No Child Left Behind waivers
A Center for American Progress report questions several states' proposals and praises others.
By Roger Riddell • July 27, 2012 -
Obama announces White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African-Americans
Program will focus on improving education for African-Americans at all levels.
By Roger Riddell • July 26, 2012 -
Education Secretary warns Congress automatic cuts will harm education
Several programs and initiatives could lose funding if the cuts are not prevented.
By Roger Riddell • July 26, 2012 -
Maryland schools move to lower suspensions and expulsions
Changes come amid national debate about whether schools resort to suspension and expulsion too often.
By Roger Riddell • July 26, 2012 -
Is Your District Prepared for Sequestration?
Mon, 07/23/2012 - 2:41pm Is Your District Prepared for Sequestration? This time last summer, D.C. was abuzz with the “will they” or “won’t they” conversations surrounding the raising of the national debt ceiling. Ultimately, the debt ceiling was raised—but n...
By Lindsey Smith • July 23, 2012 -
7 more states granted waivers for No Child Left Behind provisions
A 2011 report revealed 48% of U.S. public schools were considered failing, judged by No Child Left Behind testing data.
By Lindsey Smith • July 20, 2012 -
New Oriental Education shares sink amid fraud allegations
A Muddy Waters report claims inaccurate financial statements were presented, distorting key numbers.
By Brian Warmoth • July 19, 2012 -
Study concludes that stimulus money saved teaching jobs
$100 billion in stimulus toward education in 2009 met its job goals, according to the Center on Education Policy's report.
By Brian Warmoth • July 18, 2012 -
$1B 'Master Teacher Corps' plan announced by Obama administration
$100 million will immediately be made available to incentivize teacher performance, congressional approval could be a roadblock the larger plan.
By Brian Warmoth • July 18, 2012 -
NJ lawmakers want tuition aid for immigrants' kids
Lawmakers are pushing for the state to offer college tuition assistance to citizens - even if their parents are living in the U.S. without permission, the Associated Press reports. A bill was introduced in both chambers of the state Legislature after a U.S.-born high school student sued the st...
By Lindsey Smith • July 16, 2012 -
Tennessee State grade-change allegations under investigation
State lawmakers will look into whether or officials altered grades without permission from instructors.
By Brian Warmoth • July 15, 2012 -
Louisiana public schools lack adequate technology to follow new curriculum
A survey shows that only 39% of computers in Louisiana public schools are capable of administering online-tests, a new educational standard of the state’s future Common Core Curriculum.
By Lindsey Smith • July 13, 2012
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