What Does the New California Budget Mean for Schools, Students?
The actual impact of California's new K-12 education budget, which focuses more money on high-needs students, won't be known for several months. Read Full Post >
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June 18, 2013
June 17, 2013
Massachusetts Needs Major K-12 Funding Changes, Group Argues
A budget and policy group in Massachusetts is calling for significant changes to the state's education funding system. Read Full Post >
June 17, 2013
Student-Privacy Protection Focus of New York State Legislation
A bill in the New York legislature would allow parents to opt out of sharing their students' identifiable data with third parties. Read Full Post >
June 14, 2013
Has Gov. Pence Just Saved the Common Core in Indiana?
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence's selections to the state school board could mean the common core is safe in the state. Read Full Post >
June 13, 2013
Bills in Michigan Would Make Bankrupt Districts Disappear
New bills in Michigan would allow insolvent districts to be dissolved. Read Full Post >
June 11, 2013
State Test Results Released in Texas, Florida: How Did Students Do?
Test results from Texas and Florida released in early June show flat results on many tests, but improvement on some. Read Full Post >
June 07, 2013
English-Language Learners Highlight Balancing Act of California Budget
The K-12 spending plan proposed by California Gov. Jerry Brown this year must navigate tricky political and policy territory to succeed. Read Full Post >
June 06, 2013
Teacher-Evaluation Troubles Sprout in Maryland; Court Spat Looms
Several districts in Maryland are disagreeing with the state over what their teacher evaluation plans must contain. Read Full Post >
June 05, 2013
Illinois Pension Reform Stalls; What's the Next Step for Lawmakers?
Illinois lawmakers may head to a special session to resolve the state's ongoing pension problems. Read Full Post >
June 04, 2013
U.S. Rep. Roby's Common Core Action May Not Ease State-Level Pressure
Alabama lawmakers opposed to the Common Core State Standards say they will continue their push in the legislature next year. Read Full Post >
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