Charter School Caps Looking for Big Lift in Texas, Massachusetts
Massachusetts and Texas lawmakers are considering whether to lift caps on the number of charter schools. Read Full Post >
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May 09, 2013
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 02, 2013
Kentucky Common-Core Testing Snafus Upset Lawmakers
Kentucky has stopped the scoring of constructed-response items on common-core-based tests, and experienced separate test-related technical glitches. Read Full Post >
May 02, 2013
Don't Say 'Reformer'
Education reform group StudentsFirst has apologized for calling a Tennessee lawmaker who sponsored anti-gay legislation one of its reformers of the year. 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 30, 2013
Florida Parent-Trigger Bill Fails in Senate: New Year, Same Vote
The Florida Senate voted down proposed parent-trigger legislation by a 20-20 vote for the second straight year. Read Full Post >
April 29, 2013
Parent-Trigger Video in Florida Prompts 'Astroturf' Allegations
A video featuring Florida parents supporting "parent-trigger" legislation has caused controversy in the state. 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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