What's the Deal with Privacy, Common Core, and the Feds in Georgia?
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal reiterated the state's commitment to keep student data private as common core opposition in the state grows. Read Full Post >
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May 15, 2013
New Education Secretary on Deck in Pennsylvania to Replace Tomalis
Pennsylvania GOP Gov. Tom Corbett said he will nominate William Harner, a district superintendent in the state, to replace Ron Tomalis as education secretary. Read Full Post >
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 14, 2013
New Attack on Common Core From Pennsylvania Democrats
Pennsylvania Democrats are saying the common core is not being funded properly and could lead to dramatically lower graduation rates. Read Full Post >
May 09, 2013
Iowa State Education Boss Could Be Leaving His K-12 Post
Iowa Director of Education Jason Glass is one of three finalists for a superintendent position in a Colorado school district. 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 >
May 01, 2013
What Does Indiana's Common-Core Legislation Really Mean?
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz said a bill heading to Gov. Mike Pence won't actually "pause" the Common Core State Standards in Indiana. Read Full Post >
April 29, 2013
Bill to 'Pause' Common Core in Indiana Heads to Governor
The Indiana Legislature has sent a bill to Gov. Mike Pence that would require a "pause" in implementing the common core. Read Full Post >
April 25, 2013
Michigan House Approves Budget Stripping Common Core Funds
The Michigan House of Representatives has approved a budget stripping funding from the Common Core State Standards; the measure now moves to the state Senate. Read Full Post >
April 24, 2013
School Safety Legislation Since Newtown
View state legislative activity on school safety since the school shootings in Newtown, Conn. on Dec. 14, 2012. Read Full Post >
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