Policy & Regulation: Page 73
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Dallas luring Oklahoma teachers with better pay
Oklahoma teachers have been outspoken about low pay for years, and a reported $1.3 billion budget shortfall is anticipated to result in 5% budget cuts.
By Erin McIntyre • May 13, 2016 -
Additional support critical for students with incarcerated parents
At least 5 million American children have an incarcerated parent, and school districts can help support them with extra services and after-school programs.
By Erin McIntyre • May 13, 2016 -
Will NJ become second state to embrace later school start times?
A series of three public forums have generated debate around whether the state should mandate later start times in middle and high schools.
By Erin McIntyre • May 13, 2016 -
Doctors, politicians increasingly brought into recess battles by parents
Parents whose children attend schools without recess mandates are seeking medical notes and lobbying public representatives for change.
By Erin McIntyre • May 13, 2016 -
Report labels school bullying a 'serious public health' issue
Bullying has been connected to long-term negative impacts on learning and academic performance, as well as depression, anxiety and substance abuse.
By Erin McIntyre • May 12, 2016 -
Two radically different bills aim to fix Detroit's schools
One bill includes $500 million in debt relief, continued state control, and new contract restrictions; the other would remove state control and create a Detroit Education Commission.
By Erin McIntyre • May 12, 2016 -
Cost of charter schools debated by LA school officials
Officials are butting heads over a new union-commissioned report that gives independent charter schools a $500 million annual funding price tag.
By Erin McIntyre • May 12, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Memphis 'Innovation Zone' schools see turnaround success
An educational experiment in Tennessee, the Innovation Zone schools, is helping transform the state’s most challenged schools in Shelby County.
By Erin McIntyre • May 11, 2016 -
New federal grant program to funnel $65M to charters
The competitive program will earmark funds specifically to charter management organizations in an attempt to expand the schools nationwide.
By Erin McIntyre • May 11, 2016 -
Former policymakers say data use key to classroom success under ESSA
In a USA Today op-ed, former NC Gov. Bev Perdue and former Washington AG Rob McKenna say using data will enable peak performance among schools and students.
By Erin McIntyre • May 11, 2016 -
Documents allege cheating by Success Academy teachers
An ethnographer's draft report leaked to Politico says it's 'possible' teacher cheating occurred on internal and state exams at the NYC charter network.
By Erin McIntyre • May 11, 2016 -
Report details role, depth of K-12 parental involvement
A new study from the American Institutes for Research finds that 87% of US parents regularly attend general public school or PTA meetings, while 75% attend parent-teacher conferences.
By Erin McIntyre • May 10, 2016 -
New England private schools face reports of widespread sex abuse
An investigation by the Boston Globe has revealed decades of sex abuse allegedly perpetrated by elite private school teachers.
By Erin McIntyre • May 10, 2016 -
GradNation report announces peak 82.3% high school completion rate
Despite the rate's continuing rise, achievement gaps persist.
By Erin McIntyre • May 10, 2016 -
California Board of Education to decide on performance metrics
To replace its Academic Performance Index in fall 2017, the board will select metrics to be used in student performance evaluations as part of a new overall accountability system.
By Erin McIntyre • May 10, 2016 -
Seattle school library disparities illustrate educational inequity
The city's schools aren't guaranteed library funding, requiring them to instead turn to raising money from their communities.
By Erin McIntyre • May 10, 2016 -
Illinois ed board opposes controversial Chicago takeover plan
A new report from the State Board of Education finds Chicago Public Schools' financial situation isn't bad enough to warrant a state takeover.
By Erin McIntyre • May 9, 2016 -
'Everyday Math' among curricula failing to meet Common Core standards
Approximately 200,000 classrooms use the curriculum, which didn't meet standards for any grade level.
By Erin McIntyre • May 9, 2016 -
$500M restructuring plan approved for Detroit's struggling school system
Following teacher sickouts earlier this week, Michigan legislators are flagging funds to address concerns around teacher pay, school conditions. A state Senate plan is also supposed to provide more than $200 million in additional funding.
By Erin McIntyre • May 6, 2016 -
Examining best practices in assessment for all students
New research from the Northwest Evaluation Association, "Make Assessment Work for All Students: Multiple Measures Matter," examines best practices in assessment for diverse student bodies.
By Erin McIntyre • May 6, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Transgender bathroom laws stir up national education community
With restrictive laws tied to a possible loss in federal education funding, the debate will likely be at the forefront of many state house discussions.
By Erin McIntyre • May 6, 2016 -
In Chicago, trans students can use restrooms, locker rooms corresponding to gender identity
The change could represent a growing trend across the country, as U.S. Department of Justice officials are tying gender discrimination laws to a loss of federal funding.
By Erin McIntyre • May 5, 2016 -
10,392 civil rights grievances filed to federal Education Department
Around half of the filed complaints are related to students with disabilities.
By Erin McIntyre • May 5, 2016 -
In Kansas, June 30th closure date looms
Next week, the Kansas Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether or not the state's funding formula is constitutional under a new fix.
By Erin McIntyre • May 3, 2016 -
Thousands flock to answer Hawaii teacher shortage
After the Hawaiian Department of Education put out a call for teachers, officials found themselves faced with an influx of job applications.
By Erin McIntyre • May 3, 2016
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