Policy & Regulation: Page 90
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New #GoOpen campaign promotes free open ed resources
The US Department of Education is raising awareness of the OER for use in schools.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 30, 2015 -
Addressing education inequality requires more than funding alone
Disadvantaged students also need access to innovative learning models.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 29, 2015 -
Two Chicago charters given expansion green light amid ongoing debate
The approvals are proving controversial in the city's cash-strapped district, where 10 charters were recently placed on a watch list.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 29, 2015 -
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Michelle Obama takes Let Girls Learn initiative to Qatar, Jordan
For the first time, the First Lady will visit the Middle East on an official trip to promote expanding education access for female students.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 29, 2015 -
Common Core standards rejected in Arizona
Common Core has been rejected but its standards are still in place.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 27, 2015 -
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'Discipline gap' plagues minority students
Both black and disabled students are suspended at rates higher than their peers, leading to a disproportionate achievement gap.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 26, 2015 -
Controversy flares in Florida as superintendents rebel against replacement tests
The replacement exam for the state's dropped Common Core-aligned tests was reportedly developed for Utah and full of glitches.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 26, 2015 -
Civil Rights Project finds Latinos segregated in California schools
A new study finds that the average Latino student in California attends 84% non-white schools in impoverished areas.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 26, 2015 -
Study: No correlation between testing frequency, improvement
The Council of the Great City Schools looked at 66 districts, finding no link between time spent testing and improvement in math and reading.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 26, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Cities take innovative approaches to launch K-12 computer science
Making K-12 computer science initiatives work requires dialing in everything from teacher training to curriculum design.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 26, 2015 -
New lawsuit claims Pennsylvania misused funding for charters
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association alleges money from the Gaming Fund/Property Tax Relief Fund was improperly funneled to charter schools.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 25, 2015 -
Congress weighs two paths for Title I's $14.5B
The funding plan will be included in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 25, 2015 -
Obama announces push to scale back standardized testing
A proposal by the administration would cap testing at 2% of a student's annual classroom instruction time.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 25, 2015 -
Rochester planning 'Beacon' school with coordinated services
The model will allow students to get the services they need depending on their situation, from meals to free healthcare or school supplies.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 23, 2015 -
Ohio Democrats push charter oversight bills
A new report from the liberal-leaning Center for Media and Democracy found that the charter sector lacked state and federal oversight.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 23, 2015 -
New teacher exams raise questions of cheating
Some companies have begun providing services to help teachers pass certification and evaluation assessments.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 23, 2015 -
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STEM growth bolstered by increasing public, Congressional support
New legislation intended to boost computer science and other tech fields is expected to place further emphasis on STEM in the classroom.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 23, 2015 -
Pearson stocks fall 16% after earnings dip
The education materials provider saw sales decline, in part thanks to lower US community college enrollment.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 23, 2015 -
Equal access plans for DC, 17 states approved by Ed Dept
The plans were approved under the Excellent Educators for All Initiative, which aims to guarantee equal access to high-quality education for all students
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Texas teacher tries 'clean slate' approach to classroom prep
Ramy Mahmoud committed to not looking at students’ academic records or data for the first two weeks of school.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Privacy breaches reveal much-needed lessons for districts
More schools and districts are facing data breaches, highlighting a lack of planning and a need to improve training.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Missouri to halt unnecessary student data collection
An audit found that the state's education department was collecting redundant data, including social security numbers, and securing it improperly.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Deep Dive
5 ways school leaders can make the most of Twitter
Many administrators are still struggling to get a handle on the social media platform.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Districts nationwide grappling with bus driver shortage
Strict requirements for entry and high levels of turnover are helping fuel the shortages.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 21, 2015 -
North Carolina struggles with teacher turnover
A new report says the state has seen increasing turnover despite legislative efforts.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 21, 2015
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