Maryland General Assembly Passes School Funding Reform
A bill is on the way to Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) that would significantly reform the state's maintenance of effort law governing school funding. Read Full Post >
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March 22, 2012
Education Debate Provokes Nazi Reference in Louisiana
A fight over education legislation in Louisiana being pushed by Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) has led to one Democrat saying that GOP tactics are reminiscent of Nazi Germany. Read Full Post >
March 19, 2012
Gov. Herbert Vetoes Abstinence Bill in Utah
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert vetoed legislation that would have mandated abstinence-only sex education programs for public school students. Read Full Post >
March 02, 2012
Bill to Allow 'Inspirational Messages' Reaches Fla. Governor
The American Civil Liberties Union, among others, has raised concerns about a bill that appears to allow student-led prayer at school assemblies. Read Full Post >
February 27, 2012
Mitch Daniels Sees "Tectonic Shift" on Education in States
Indiana's Republican governor credits the Obama administration with challenging teachers' unions and says recent GOP legislative successes reflect a change in public thinking on education issues. Read Full Post >
February 16, 2012
Jindal Backs 'Parent Trigger' in Louisiana
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal favors the creation of a "parent trigger" law, making him just the latest state policymaker to show an interest in the idea. Read Full Post >
February 16, 2012
Arizona Measure Seeks to Clean Up Teachers' Speech
A Republican-sponsosed measure would ban swearing and foul language by teachers, as judged by the guidelines of the Federal Communications Commission. Read Full Post >
February 14, 2012
N.Y.'s Cuomo Optimistic on Teacher Evaluation Guidelines
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has set a deadline for the state and teachers reaching a deal on a new teacher evaluation plan. Read Full Post >
February 14, 2012
Two New England States Hold Off on Waivers, for Now
New Hampshire and Maine have decided not to apply for waivers from the No Child Left Behind Act, citing concerns about the impact on rural schools. Read Full Post >
January 26, 2012
Jeb Bush to GOP: Appeal to Hispanics on Education Issues
The former Florida governor says Republican politicians can win over Hispanic voters by focusing on school choice, digital education, and other ideas the GOP supports. Read Full Post >
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