Policy & Regulation: Page 167
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Senate education committee to have special education hearing on seclusion and restraining methods
For the first time this Thursday, a hearing on the use of seclusion and restraining with special needs students will take place in response to recent controversy over the practice.
By Shehryar Nabi • July 11, 2012 -
McGraw-Hill Education prepares for split, notes $600 million in debt
Stockholders will receive one share of the new spin-off for every three McGraw-Hill Cos. shares they hold.
By Lindsey Smith • July 11, 2012 -
Report: deep learning requires more attention from policy makers and institutions
Educators should not teach only facts and formulas -- they should also teach students how to use that subject knowledge to remain academically motivated, think critically, and communicate ideas to others, according to a report about education and life skills released Tuesday by the National Re...
By Lindsey Smith • July 11, 2012 -
ACLU takes issue with same-sex teaching programs
The American Civil Liberties Union has targeted schools where the organization believes same-sex programs may be unlawfully discriminatory.
By Brian Warmoth • July 9, 2012 -
What are the root causes of school bus bullying?
Info from the U.S. Department of Education and recent stories such as the nationally covered Karen Klein incident show that bus bullying is a problem that needs an answer.
By Brian Warmoth • July 9, 2012 -
Special education teacher keeps job after slapping student
A N.J. teacher will keep her job despite the Board of Education’s desire to remove her tenure and fire her.
By Lindsey Smith • July 6, 2012 -
Most Read Education News of the Week: Obama's NEA talk, Google Plus and an Iowa dorm
Obama and Biden both addressed the NEA this week and joined Google Plus in our most read education posts of the past week. Find out if you missed anything after the jump.
By Brian Warmoth • July 6, 2012 -
Obama phones the NEA, says Romney 'mocks' need for teachers
The POTUS reinforces statements made by Biden Tuesday in phoned-in Thursday address to the union.
By Brian Warmoth • July 5, 2012 -
Vice President Joe Biden stirs up NEA delegates in Washington
Biden's visit gets political as he criticizes Mitt Romney and praises the work of teachers.
By Brian Warmoth • July 3, 2012 -
Special education changes arouse concerns in New York
The city works to close achievement gaps, but parents worry that the individualized attention their children receive will suffer.
By Brian Warmoth • July 2, 2012 -
5 new No Child Left Behind waivers granted
Arkansas, Missouri, South Dakota, Utah and Virginia join a swelling list of states that are no longer bound by the Bush-era rules.
By Brian Warmoth • June 29, 2012 -
Birmingham schools move under state control
The Alabama Department of Education steps in as local savings fall short of state requirements.
By Brian Warmoth • June 28, 2012 -
California high school teacher and student charged in hazing case
Authorities say the hazing occurred during a summer school session as a way of maintaining order in the classroom.
By Brian Warmoth • June 27, 2012 -
Michigan Colleges Go Out Of State For Students
Their higher tuition boosts bottom line Read more »
By Lindsey Smith • June 26, 2012 -
[VIDEO] Pledge of Allegiance ditched at New Jersey elementary school
The traditional pledge will be replaced by an oath to the school.
By Brian Warmoth • June 21, 2012 -
Mayors nationwide support parental control of poorly performing schools
Teachers' unions fear loosing valued educators in parental overhaul
By Lindsey Smith • June 18, 2012 -
How Much Is U of Alabama in Huntsville Worth To Huntsville? Almost $700 Million Each Year
The University of Alabama in Huntsville is worth almost $700 million annually to the Rocket City economy, the school announced today. Read more »
By Brian Warmoth • June 15, 2012 -
Education Department budget approved by Senate subcommittee would increase Pell Grant sizes
Budget receives 10-7 vote along party lines, falls short of Obama administration's recommendations
By Brian Warmoth • June 13, 2012 -
Saturday shooting leaves two former Auburn football players dead
Police looking for 22-year-old suspect after three men are left dead
By Brian Warmoth • June 11, 2012 -
At CUNY, stricter admissions bring ethnic shift
Black and Latino admissions have dropped since new standards were introduced in 2000
By Brian Warmoth • May 23, 2012 -
Education Dive A-List Profile: Kendra Kerr
A Q&A with teacher and Right to Play Youth to Youth Coordinator Kendra Kerr, today's featured profile in a series spotlighting the voices that Education Dive follows on Twitter
By Brian Warmoth • May 23, 2012 -
Daily Value: $1 billion, Michelle Rhee's StudentsFirst fundraising goal
D.C.'s for chancellor of public schools now has a political action committee to help get her message out about the country's need for change
By Brian Warmoth • May 16, 2012 -
Connecticut's education reform bill passes
$100 million education bill survives compromise to get past the state House and Senate
By Brian Warmoth • May 9, 2012 -
MSEIP Grants Fuel STEM Programs at Predominantly Minority Colleges
The United States Department of Education has awarded grants to "predominantly minority" colleges and universities looking to effect "long-range improvement in science and engineering education."
By Brian Warmoth • May 7, 2012 -
California State U. Faculty Strike Could Delay School In Fall
Thousands of California State University faculty members have authorized a strike that could delay the opening of school for 400,000 students next fall, union leaders said Wednesday.
By Brian Warmoth • May 6, 2012
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