Kansas 'Innovative Districts' Law Faces Questions
Officials at the Kansas department of education have asked the state's attorney general to determine the legality of a measure meant to promote innovation in school districts. Read Full Post >
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June 04, 2013
Publishers Confront Challenges of Crafting Common-Core Materials
An organization helping implement the common-core standards hears publishers' concerns about creating products that match those academic guidelines. Read Full Post >
May 14, 2013
North Carolina Considers Measure to Link Schools, Businesses
The Education Workforce Innovation Act would reward grants to schools and districts that partner with local businesses and colleges on innovative projects. Read Full Post >
April 25, 2013
Florida Investigation Faults K12 Inc. for Teaching Assignments
The Florida education department reports that the online company K12 Inc. used teachers lacking subject-matter expertise and gave inaccurate information about teacher assignments. Read Full Post >
April 24, 2013
Minnesota 'Innovation Zones' Focus on Tech, Workforce Skills
A pair of "innovation zones" created in the state of Minnesota will allow districts to experiment with technology and other education models. Read Full Post >
February 25, 2013
N.M. Bill Seeks to Curb Private Companies' Role in Schools
State legislation in New Mexico would bar the state education department, as well as charter schools and public districts, from hiring private entities to manage schools. Read Full Post >
January 16, 2013
Market for Education Software, Digital Products Has Grown, Analysis Shows
The market for education software and digital products grew by more than 3.5 percent and now stands at $7.7 billion, new research shows. Read Full Post >
December 05, 2012
La. Approves New Course Providers Despite 'Unconstitutional' Ruling
The state's board of education approved 45 course providers to participate in unprecedented Course Choice program, four days after a judge ruled it unconstitutional. Read Full Post >
November 07, 2012
Idaho Voters Repeal Online Learning, Performance-Pay Measures
Sweeping education changes passed by the state legislature are voted down overwhelmingly. Read Full Post >
November 06, 2012
Fate of Idaho Education Ballot Measures Uncertain
In Idaho, voters are deciding whether to uphold a suite of controversial and far-reaching measures passed by the state legislature last year. Read Full Post >
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