Ed. Dept. to Scrutinize Standards and Test Plans for NCLB Waiver
The U.S. Department of Education will closely evaluate states' plans to adopt college- and career-ready academic standards and tests.
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September 29, 2011
September 28, 2011
Report Gives Most States an F for Teaching Civil Rights
Although most states received a failing grade, Alabama, Florida, and New York earned an 'A' in the new study.
September 23, 2011
UPDATED: NCLB Waiver Requires States to Report College-Going Rates
If states want waivers from key NCLB provisions, the Education Department will require them to report annually on their students' and schools' college-going and college-credit-accumulation rates.
September 22, 2011
The Power of Teaching Artists Highlighted in New Report
A new report from the University of Chicago takes a close look at teaching artists in schools, suggesting they hold great potential to enhance arts education and learning more broadly.
September 22, 2011
Putting Common Standards to Work in an Election Year
A New York City teacher sees common-standards opportunities in the Republican debates.
September 20, 2011
Twenty States Named to Help Craft New Science Standards
The 20 participating states span the country, from California and Arizona to Michigan and Maryland.
September 19, 2011
U.S. Must Bolster Civic Learning in Schools, Report Says
The new report from several civics-education groups suggests that schools play a key role in strengthening U.S. democracy.
September 19, 2011
Report: Pearson Foundation Finances Trips Abroad for State Ed. Officials
The Pearson Foundation has been financing trips abroad for education commissioners, the New York Times reports.
September 16, 2011
Lawmakers Having Misgivings About Common Standards
State lawmakers in Wyoming consider challenging the state's adoption of common core standards, but take no immediate action.
September 15, 2011
Maine Among States to Lead Science-Standards Effort
Maine's education commissioner announced this week that the state will be among those to play a lead role in developing new science standards. Kansas officials say their state is "likely" on the list.
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