Policy & Regulation: Page
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New York charters don't cherry-pick students, report claims
Manhattan Institute senior fellow Marcus Winters argues his report should curb critics who claim that charter schools "cream-skim."
By Pat Donachie • April 20, 2017 -
North Carolina law would let K-12 fill vacancies with college professors
Higher ed faculty could only work up to 20 hours per week, or for only six months if working full-time, according to the proposed bill.
By Pat Donachie • April 20, 2017 -
California to reconsider 'interim' exam based on educator feedback
The assessment was designed to give educators data that would help them improve student performance on state-mandated exams but fell short of expectations.
By Roger Riddell • April 19, 2017 -
Teachers benefit from selling lesson plans online, but questions of legality persist
The trend is ballooning, with at least a dozen teachers reportedly becoming millionaires after selling their plans on the site Teachers Pay Teachers.
By Pat Donachie • April 19, 2017 -
Educational funding inequities caused by state and local gaps
Local municipalities primarily depend on property tax revenue to help fund public schools, which virtually guarantees wide revenue ranges between affluent and impoverished areas of states.
By Pat Donachie • April 18, 2017 -
Amid digital transition, districts must prioritize accessibility
Understanding accessibility laws and undergoing audits to ensure compliance are part of guaranteeing the needs of all students are served.
By Roger Riddell • April 18, 2017 -
States remain cool to DeVos' suggestion to tout school choice policies
Of the 10 states that have submitted school accountability plans to the U.S. Department of Education so far, few seem to be following the suggestion.
By Pat Donachie • April 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
State policy is keeping college- and career-ready standards from being successfully implemented
Using its policy attributes theory, the Center on Standards, Alignment, Instruction and Learning found only 20 states are well-placed to implement college- and career-ready standards.
By Tara García Mathewson • April 13, 2017 -
Comprehensive approach to education requires more than wraparound services
Educators and policymakers must begin to "unpack the social determinants of education as being the social determinants of health."
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
3 keys to shifting the K-12 education landscape
Equity, early childhood education and community involvement were top of mind for educators at Tuesday's Education Summit hosted by The Atlantic in Washington, DC.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 12, 2017 -
With over 4,000 solar systems on schools, ed opportunities accompany savings
The Solar Foundation's "Brighter Future" report shows over 3,700 solar energy systems on U.S. public and private K-12 schools as of 2014, with the total number expected to have doubled since then.
By Roger Riddell • April 11, 2017 -
Maryland Gov Hogan blasts 'unreasonable' professional days, defends later start date
Compromising professional development, however, could lead to unintended consequences in schools.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 6, 2017 -
How are educators exploring alternative assessment methods?
Digital portfolios and progress measuring are among methods being explored.
By Roger Riddell • April 6, 2017 -
Chicago students would be required to prove post-graduation plans to get diploma
Many are questioning the move's legality and enforceability, but supporters say it doesn't add any undue burden.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 6, 2017 -
Teacher agency at center of New Hampshire CBE advancements
Giving educators a seat at the table and freedom to innovate without fear of state guidelines has boosted the state's push toward competency-based K-12.
By Roger Riddell • April 5, 2017 -
ESSA plans start rolling in to Ed Dept
Some states stuck with original intent to submit their action plans by the April 3 deadline.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
California Partnership Academies put students on a path to career
The Westlake Information Technology Academy at Southern California’s Westlake High School gives students an early window into game design and computer simulation.
By Tara García Mathewson • April 3, 2017 -
Maryland legislature moves to preempt influx of charters, vouchers
Facing a veto threat from the governor, officials passed a bill to disallow the state school board from turning failing schools over to private operators as well as limit the impact of testing on success metrics.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 3, 2017 -
Poll finds DeVos least popular of six Trump administration officials
An online survey conducted by Saint Leo University's Polling Institute found 52.3% either somewhat or strongly disapproved of the U.S. secretary of education.
By Roger Riddell • March 30, 2017 -
School inequality perpetuates achievement gaps
An exploration into one Chicago-area school reveals that minority students' participation in AP and advanced coursework is still lagging.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 29, 2017 -
More research supports moving high school start times later
A new study suggests later start times can have a positive impact on attendance and graduation rates.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 29, 2017 -
Lamar Alexander: US Dept of Ed's role is 'cheerleader' for schools
In comments made Wednesday morning at the American Enterprise Institute, the Republican senator said there's no role for the federal government to hold states accountable for school performance.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 29, 2017 -
White House proposes $3B ED cut for remainder of current fiscal year
With $9.2 billion in cuts already suggested for the next fiscal year, education could see further reductions in the remainder of FY2017.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2017 -
Questions loom over whether voucher programs really improve student outcomes
Test score studies of voucher program students in Ohio have failed to yield definitive results about the program's effectiveness.
By Steven J. Gaither • March 27, 2017 -
California report considers big changes to special ed funding
A new report is drawing criticism for its plans to redistribute how funding is doled out in the state, with an eye toward giving districts more direct control over spending.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 27, 2017
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