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 >
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March 19, 2013
March 15, 2013
Stop Allowing Guns to Be Openly Carried in Schools, Michigan Dem. Says
A Michigan state lawmaker wants to close what he says is a loophole allowing guns to be openly carried in schools. Read Full Post >
March 13, 2013
Ohio's New Education Boss: Gov. Kasich's K-12 Adviser
The Ohio Board of Education voted for Richard Ross, GOP Gov. John Kasich's top K-12 adviser, to be the state's next superintendent. Read Full Post >
March 11, 2013
Political Potshots Keep New Mexico K-12 Chief's Fate Up in the Air
New Mexico K-12 chief Hanna Skandera may go another year without being officially confirmed by the state legislature. 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
South Dakota Will Now Permit Guns for Teachers with District Approval
South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard has signed a bill that allows school districts to arm teachers to improve school security. 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 >
March 04, 2013
Alabama's GOP-Backed School Choice Plan Hits Snag in Court
The Alabama legislature passed a new school choice program that outraged Democrats claim is an underhanded political move. Read Full Post >
February 27, 2013
Teachers to W. Va. Governor on Education Bill: You Get an F
West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin unveiled a K-12 overhaul plan this week that includes expanding access to all-day kindergarten. Read Full Post >
February 21, 2013
School Turnarounds, Teacher Training Next 'Mission' for Louisiana
Louisiana Superintendent of Education John White laid out a series of K-12 proposals highlighting special education and school turnarounds. Read Full Post >
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