Texas Could Create Special District for School Turnarounds
A bill from a Texas senator would create a special state-run district to take over low-performing schools. Read Full Post >
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May 21, 2013
April 11, 2013
Texas Superintendent To Lead Fairfax County, Va., Schools
Karen Garza, currently superintendent in Lubbock, Texas, will be the new superintendent in Fairfax County, Va. Read Full Post >
February 21, 2013
School Takeover Authority Gets Nod in Virginia
Virginia is poised to create a system through which the state would take over management of struggling schools. Read Full Post >
January 17, 2013
Low-Performing Schools Could Skip Some State Tests, Under Va. Bill
Bills pending in other states show pressure to ratchet up rigor. Read Full Post >
August 28, 2012
Virginia and U.S. Ed. Dept. Agree to NCLB Waiver Do Over
Virginia has agreed to revise its annual academic targets to make more progress on closing the achievement gap after a firestorm of publicity surrounded its No Child Left Behind waiver plan. Read Full Post >
April 26, 2012
Virginia's First District-Run Virtual School Approved
The Virginia Virtual Academy, an extension of the Carroll County public school system, was granted stand-alone status by a unanimous vote from the state board of education. Read Full Post >
February 18, 2012
RESPECT Teachers, Don't STICK it to Them
Two important education related news events occurred this week. On Wednesday, February 15th, the US Department of Education (ED) launched Project RESPECT. The day before on Tuesday, February 14th, in Virginia, the State Senate defeated the proposal to end teacher tenure protections where teachers ... Read Full Post >
January 20, 2012
Virginia, Kentucky Endorse EverFi Digital Literacy Program
The curriculum created by online critical thinking educators EverFi will be available free to schools in both states wishing to participate Read Full Post >
November 30, 2010
Five Ed Chiefs Undertake 'Aggressive' Reforms in New Group
The education leaders of five states form a new group that will put a premium on "more aggressive" policies such as performance-based evaluation for teachers and principals. Read Full Post >
