Common Core Roundup: News from Georgia, Kansas, and the RNC
Opponents of the Common Core State Standards are pressing their case in Georgia and Kansas, while a Washington business group urges support for the standards. Read Full Post >
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May 20, 2013
May 15, 2013
Jerry Brown Prepares to Do Battle for His California Education Budget
California Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed education budget, which prioritizes certain students, will have to pass multiple tests in California. Read Full Post >
May 07, 2013
Tax-Hike Vote Looms for Colorado K-12 Funding Overhaul
Colorado lawmakers have approved a big K-12 funding overhaul, but voters must still approve a tax hike to fund it. Read Full Post >
April 03, 2013
Big Retrofit for Colorado K-12 Finance Passes Senate
A bill that would dramatically change Colorado's K-12 finance system passed the state Senate April 2. Read Full Post >
April 02, 2013
Connecticut Gun Control Deal Includes School Security Changes
Connecticut lawmakers appear ready to send new school security and gun control measures to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, a Democrat. Read Full Post >
March 19, 2013
CCSSO Leader on Title I, Waivers, Common Core Tests
The executive director of CCSSO takes a long-term view of federal K-12 funding, and defends super-subgroups in NCLB waivers. Read Full Post >
March 18, 2013
Sequestration, Common Core, Waivers Dominate Chiefs' Meeting
Cuts to federal education spending and the common core were big topics at the CCSSO legislative meeting in Washington. Read Full Post >
March 08, 2013
Federal Rules Would Go Out the Window with Arizona Bill
The Arizona House has passed a bill stating that schools not receiving federal education funds can ignore several federal K-12 regulations. Read Full Post >
March 07, 2013
New York's Competitive Education Grants Sputter on Launch Pad
Results from New York state's competitive K-12 grant program show reasons for skepticism, one group says. Read Full Post >
March 05, 2013
Performance-Funding Plan from Arizona Gov. Brewer Picks Up Steam
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's proposal to fund schools based on performance is gaining momentum in the state legislature. Read Full Post >
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