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 >
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June 14, 2013
May 31, 2013
Voucher Update: Cost Savings in Indiana and Possible Expansion in Wisconsin
Vouchers saved Indiana's public schools $5 million, says the department of education. And in Wisconsin, Republicans push for a voucher expansion. Read Full Post >
May 13, 2013
Common Core and 'Smile Intensity': Together at Last?
As Missouri lawmakers consider requiring a review of the common core, some of its critics link it to a federal report on facial recognition technology. Read Full Post >
May 09, 2013
Indiana Gov. Pence Signs Voucher Expansion Into Law
A new Indiana law allows students in F-rated school districts to apply for vouchers without requiring those students to spend a year in public school systems. 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 >
May 01, 2013
Indiana Could Back Out of Common-Core Tests
New commissioner Glenda Ritz wants the state to go its own way with standardized tests. Read Full Post >
April 30, 2013
Online Testing Problems Emerge in Indiana, Other States
Technological breakdowns are plaguing statewide assessments in Indiana, not long after testing woes surfaced in Minnesota and Oklahoma. Read Full Post >
April 26, 2013
This Week's Roundup of School Choice News
Here's a round-up of this week's news on school choice legislation and developments around the country. Read Full Post >
April 10, 2013
'Parent Power Index' Puts Familiar States in Top Policy Spots
The Center for Education Reform, like the American Legislative Exchange Council, has given Indiana top marks among states for education policy. Read Full Post >
April 10, 2013
Bills to Reject Common Core Fall Short in South Dakota
Two bills seeking to weaken or eliminate the Common Core State Standards in South Dakota have fallen short. Read Full Post >
