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 07, 2013
Gist Gets Another Two Years as R.I. Education Boss
The Rhode Island Board of Education extended the contract of Commissioner of Education Deborah Gist by two years on June 6. 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 >
May 29, 2013
Michigan Close to Putting Brakes on Common Core in New K-12 Budget
The Michigan House of Representatives approved a final budget on May 28 stripping common-core implementation funds that now heads to the Senate. 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
John White Withdraws Louisiana Student Data from inBloom
Louisiana Superintendent John White announced the state was no longer storing student data with inBloom, a non-profit group focused on personalized learning. Read Full Post >
April 24, 2013
Alabama Anti-Common-Core Bill Dies; Rhetoric Turns Bizarre
The Alabama Senate has killed a bill that would have required the state to drop the Common Core State Standards. Read Full Post >
April 22, 2013
Just How 'Wink-Wink' Was a Deal on N.Y. Teacher Evaluations?
New York's education department says districts SINGULAR? AT LEAST ONE?--MB violated agreements over how new teacher evaluations would impact employment decisions. Read Full Post >
April 22, 2013
A 'Secret Plan' to Completely Change Michigan Public Schools
A plan under discussion in Michigan would create "Michigan Education Cards" that students could use like vouchers in state public schools. Read Full Post >
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