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Illinois governor sets aside early ed funds
Gov. Pat Quinn's new law sees a 3% increase in the mandated grant spending for children 3 years old and younger.
By Allie Gross • June 12, 2014 -
House bill would allow healthy lunch opt-out, White House promises veto
The Republican-backed bill would allow an opt-out if meal program costs met certain conditions.
By Roger Riddell • June 11, 2014 -
National Education Association working to fight declining membership
The union has lost more than 230,000 members in the past three years.
By Allie Gross • June 11, 2014 -
Ed tech spending hits $13 B
A new report by Futuresource Consulting finds that global spending on education technology for the classroom has hit $13 B.
By Allie Gross • June 11, 2014 -
Duncan comes down hard on Oklahoma governor over Common Core repeal
Fallin is chair of the National Governors Association, which assisted in developing the Common Core State Standards.
By Allie Gross • June 11, 2014 -
College leaders show support for Common Core
College leaders announced Tuesday the creation of a coalition backing the embattled standards to help prepare high schoolers for higher ed.
By Keith Button • June 11, 2014 -
Gates Foundation calls for two-year Common Core transition period
The proposition comes amid moves by states to abandon the Gates-funded standards.
By Allie Gross • June 11, 2014 -
California teachers unions lose major tenure case
The state's teacher tenure laws were found to have an overwhelmingly negative impact on poor and minority children.
By Roger Riddell • June 10, 2014 -
New Mexico teacher evals questioned
Some of the state's teacher evaluations were based on data containing factual errors.
By Allie Gross • June 10, 2014 -
Missouri superintendent resigns amid ethical issues
The administrator was paid $5,000 a month by a company he persuaded the school board to contract
By Allie Gross • June 10, 2014 -
Education tweet cut short causes headache for SC governor
The tweet unfortunately read, "We will no longer educate children."
By Allie Gross • June 10, 2014 -
Arizona may owe schools up to $1.7B following state Supreme Court ruling
The state was found to have not properly funded districts and charter schools under a 2000 tax increase.
By Allie Gross • June 10, 2014 -
Louisiana auditor alleges ed nonprofit misused $307K in state grants
The defunct New Orleans-based Open World Family Services' former executive director is accused of using the funds for personal benefit.
By Roger Riddell • June 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
8 learning management system options for K-12 classrooms
Initially popularized in higher ed, LMS platforms have found their way to K-12 in recent years.
By Allie Gross • June 9, 2014 -
Indianapolis 'innovative schools' competition to open schools in 2015
Entries ranged from single-gender and boarding schools to those focused primarily on STEM subjects.
By Allie Gross • June 9, 2014 -
Ravitch asks Congress to examine Gates' role in the Common Core
The NYU education historian claims Gates' involvement in the Common Core feels like an education 'coup.'
By Allie Gross • June 9, 2014 -
Delaware legislators propose a voucher-like plan
A proposal by state Republicans would create 'education savings accounts.'
By Allie Gross • June 9, 2014 -
Which states spend the most (and least) on education?
24/7 Wall St. analyzed the U.S. Census Bureau's most recent release on education spending.
By Allie Gross • June 9, 2014 -
Judge places PARCC and Pearson contract on hold
American Institutes for Research claims there was bias in PARCC's bidding process.
By Allie Gross • June 6, 2014 -
Book protest results in parents gaining approval of all fiction
The decision followed a parent protest of Jodi Picoult's 'Nineteen Minutes' being a part of Gilford High School's curriculum
By Allie Gross • June 6, 2014 -
Google Play for Education to allow multiple tablet users
Schools can register up to five student accounts on each tablet.
By Allie Gross • June 6, 2014 -
Oklahoma repeals Common Core standards
Governor Mary Fallin signs a bill repealing the standards for the upcoming school year.
By Allie Gross • June 6, 2014 -
What pays the best (and worst) in education?
Those in the field make anywhere from just over $25,000 to well over $100,000.
By Allie Gross • June 6, 2014 -
New Orleans activists call for La. superintendent's resignation
The activists were offended by state Supt. John White's response to a federal complaint filed in May.
By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Ed companies lose ground in the Fortune 1000
For-profit education companies slid in Fortune's rankings, reflecting deeper problems affecting the sector.
By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2014
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