Policy & Regulation: Page 97
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Washington Supreme Court voids charter schools
Just how this plays out depends on whether the court will reconsider. Voters had given support to charter schools in 2012, but by a small margin.
By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 9, 2015 -
Report: Los Angeles' iPad woes ongoing
A $340,000 review by researchers from AIR finds ongoing problems with LAUSD's long-troubled device deployment.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 8, 2015 -
Deep Dive
The new face of personalized learning is a computer
The rise of AI-driven personalized learning raises new questions for educators.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 8, 2015 -
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Lawmakers disagree on pre-K implementation despite consensus on importance
Particular points of contention at the state level include where the programs are based and who they're operated by.
By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 8, 2015 -
Author of 'Brown at 60' study sees little effort to prevent resegregation
A year after a report found that U.S. schools are moving back toward segregation, its author sees disaster on the horizon following little change.
By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 8, 2015 -
Trends, diversity, and Common Core: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on tech's ability to help students build stronger mentorship bonds and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 4, 2015 -
Stanford ed expert Darling-Hammond announces new think tank
The Learning Policy Institute, as it will be called, aims to bridge the gap between education research and education policy.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 4, 2015 -
New Jersey parent group sues over test-based graduation requirements
On Tuesday, a group of parents asked that state tests, along with the ACT and SAT, not be used to determine whether a student can graduate.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 4, 2015 -
House ed committee chair Kline won't seek re-election
The Minnesota Republican has spearheaded the chamber’s rewrite of No Child Left Behind.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 4, 2015 -
Satellite offers broadband alternative for rural schools
The FCC has expanded funding for school broadband connections. Could an increased focus on satellite for rural schools be next?
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 3, 2015 -
Minnesota schools make progress toward closing achievement gaps
According to new state data, nearly two-thirds of Minnesota schools have substantially cut performance gaps between white and minority students.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 3, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Digital PD alternatives offer cost-effective training option
Platforms like Knowledge Delivery Systems are boosting early career and experienced educators.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 3, 2015 -
Final defendant in Atlanta cheating scandal sentenced
Shani Robinson, a former elementary school teacher, was handed a year behind bars in the case's final sentencing decision.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 3, 2015 -
Common Core results exceed expectations
As the results roll out, it’s also clear that comparing results across states will be challenging — if not impossible.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 2, 2015 -
Nevada school choice law offers new challenges
The law passed in June and drew early praise but has hit some implementation roadblocks.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 2, 2015 -
School funding once again before Texas Supreme Court
A number of other states, including Washington and Kansas, are also in the throes of court cases over the constitutionality of state education funding.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 2, 2015 -
Study validates new Florida tests
The tests, which are the basis of the state’s new high-stakes accountability system, have come under fire from school districts and teacher groups.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 2, 2015 -
NYC puts $30M deal with Amazon on hold
The deal for a new e-book marketplace for teachers and students is delayed over concerns about access for the blind.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 1, 2015 -
Teachers agree to work for free in struggling Pennsylvania district
Chester Upland, outside of Philadelphia, has floundered financially for years, but the situation has reached a crisis point.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 1, 2015 -
Maryland teachers voice anti-testing concerns in ad campaign
Gov. Larry Hogan has also expressed concern over the issue.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 1, 2015 -
Privacy startup Clever protecting data in 44,000 schools
The system allows districts to control what information third-party apps receive and streamlines student logins.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 1, 2015 -
49% of students attend school in high-poverty districts
Since 2006, the percentage of students attending school in districts where at least 20% of students were poor has increased.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 31, 2015 -
New group aims to help early career principals
The group will also help its umbrella organization, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, inform its advocacy and develop helpful programs.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 31, 2015 -
Should teachers write their own curriculum?
A new book argues that teachers are wasting their time writing curriculum and that districts should focus on finding high-quality products instead.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 31, 2015 -
Views on education in post-Katrina New Orleans a mixed bag
Leaders including Presidents Obama and Bush have praised the city's overhaul, but some families see things differently.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 31, 2015
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