13 Politics K-12 Headlines You Probably Won't See in 2013
A list of stories that you probably won't see on this blog next year. Read Full Post >
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December 28, 2012
September 05, 2012
Convention Youth Press College Access, Affordability Theme
Young attendees at the Democratic convention say there is an enthusiasm gap on the issue of college access and cost between their party and the GOP. Read Full Post >
September 04, 2012
Speakers Spotlight Obama Ed. Initiatives, GOP Spending Threats
College access, President Obama's education goals, and Republican threats to education were strong themes on the first night of Democratic convention action. Read Full Post >
September 03, 2012
Democratic Platform Hails Common Core, Praises Teachers
The official Democratic Party platform highlights the importance of evaluations in helping teachers, as well as the Common Core State Standards. Read Full Post >
March 05, 2012
Senate Education Panel Fills Top Staff Position
Mildred Otero will take over the top staff job on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, the position left vacant by Bethany Little's departure. Read Full Post >
August 11, 2011
House Democrats Urge Swift Adoption of School Meal Rules
A group of House Democrats want the U.S. Department of Agriculture to quickly finalize its proposed sweeping changes to rules about school breakfasts and lunches. Read Full Post >
June 16, 2011
House Bill Takes Aim at Healthy School Meal Rules
Language included in an agriculture spending bill passed in the House would direct the USDA to rewrite some of the newly created nutrition standards for school meals. Read Full Post >
January 20, 2011
Duncan: Common Standards Will Fuel Tech Innovation
Arne Duncan says common standards could produce technological innovations in schools. Top White House economic adviser Gene Sperling says the administration will seek to protect education, research, and development. Read Full Post >
December 08, 2010
House Dems Include Money for Race to the Top 2.0 in Giant Spending Bill
Leaders in the Democratic-for-now House of Representatives have included $550 million to extend the Race to the Top program in a big, giant spending bill that finances most government programs at last year's levels until Sept. 30. Read Full Post >
November 03, 2010
Key K-12 Ally of Obama in Senate Beats Tea-Party Challenger
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, the former Denver schools superintendent, had strong backing from the National Education Association. Read Full Post >
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