Policy & Regulation: Page 96
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Five MA students sue over charter school limits
The suit alleges that the state's cap on the number of charter schools denies them their right to a quality education.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 17, 2015 -
School employee benefits in the midst of a slow metamorphosis
Some areas, though, such as health and fitness initiatives are undergoing major innovations.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Study: Technology doesn't always boost learning
In a new paper released Tuesday, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development found that overexposure to technology can impact educational outcomes.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 16, 2015 -
Ohio ed chief admits charter schools operated with lax oversight
Earlier this year, the state’s charter school chief stepped down over allegations that he improperly boosted schools’ scores in state accountability measures.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 16, 2015 -
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Proposal to lengthen Head Start hours raises access concerns
Some providers say a longer preschool day or year would mean cutting the number of students due to limited teachers and facilities.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 16, 2015 -
Seattle School Board, teachers near agreement to end strike
On Tuesday, the union announced that the two sides had reached a tentative resolution to the five-day face-off.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 16, 2015 -
Laurene Powell Jobs invests $50M in high school transformation initiative
The new initiative is soliciting proposals for innovative new high schools, with judges set to decide on a handful of schools to fund.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Principal professional development gaining importance
Principal evaluation systems are spreading and many districts face a growing need to better support and train school leaders.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 15, 2015 -
iPad settlement with Apple, Pearson may be on the way for LAUSD
The total will likely top $6 million — much less than the refund originally requested for the $1.3 billion program.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 15, 2015 -
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Indiana decision to bar undocumented immigrants from pre-K breeds controversy
Last month, Chalkbeat Indiana reported that the state would not admit students who aren't legal U.S. residents to state-backed preschool programs.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Washington AG wants state supreme court to reconsider charter decision
In a letter released late last week, Bob Ferguson's office said the ruling could jeopardize other longstanding education programs.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Texas KIPP principal details 3 MBA benefits for school leaders
Gillian Quinn-Pineda says the degree helped prepare her for the demands of the constantly shifting modern school environment.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Environmental education provides project-based learning opportunities
As fewer students have easy access to nature, environmental education can offer a glimpse of a wider world.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 14, 2015 -
California legislature passes ethnic studies bill
The bill, which generated controversy in the state, still awaits Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 14, 2015 -
Colorado loosens graduation requirements
The latest iteration of the state’s graduation requirements is said to be watered down compared to previous versions.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 14, 2015 -
Washington charter ruling leaves operators scrambling
Earlier this month, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that the state's charter school law was unconstitutional.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 14, 2015 -
PARCC votes on, releases testing cut scores
The consortium originally opted not to release how high students would have to score to pass but changed course Thursday.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 11, 2015 -
Despite ongoing criticism, Common Core likely here to stay
The standards have taken hold in many states, with repeated repeal efforts falling short.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 11, 2015 -
Long Beach USD using data to train teachers
The California district has incorporated student data dashboards into its professional development strategy.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 11, 2015 -
School lunches are getting healthier, but students are opting out
A new CDC study finds more school lunches include vegetables and whole grains, but some districts are seeing affluent students bring their own.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 11, 2015 -
Achievement gaps highlighted by California Common Core tests
Proficiency rates in the state were, as anticipated, low, but white students performed better on average.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 11, 2015 -
Chicago teachers may need to pay more for pensions
The city's school district has struggled financially and is trying to balance its budget, in part by cutting its pension payments.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 10, 2015 -
Negotiations with Seattle teachers may resume Thursday
Negotiations between the union and the school district stalled out following the Labor Day weekend.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 10, 2015 -
Illinois law takes aim at school-to-prison pipeline
Under the new policy, school districts will have to rewrite their discipline policies to limit suspensions and expulsions.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 10, 2015 -
ESEA said to be a Congressional priority as new session begins
Prior to hashing out the conflicting rewrites, however, lawmakers must avert a government shutdown that could have ed implications.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 9, 2015
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