Things to Watch for in Obama's Education Budget
How specific will the administration's fiscal year 2014 budget be when it comes to new programs on prekindergarten and high school improvement? Read Full Post >
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April 08, 2013
March 15, 2013
Symposium: Federal Grants Spur State Involvement
The Obama administration's approach to federal education grants has marked an unprecedented and comprehensive change in the way the federal government tries to influence education policy and practice. Read Full Post >
February 12, 2013
Obama Urges Big Preschool Expansion in State of the Union Speech
President Barack Obama seeks to expand preschool to all 4-year-olds from moderate- and low-income families, and launch a Race to the Top-style contest for high schools. Read Full Post >
February 11, 2013
Watching for Education Themes in the State of the Union Speech
Early-childhood education and college access may be among the themes to come up in tonight's State of the Union Address, along with immigration and gun control. Read Full Post >
February 01, 2013
'Obama's Second Term': Five Reasons to Buy This E-Book
Education Week's new e-book looks at what's ahead for education policy. Read Full Post >
January 23, 2013
Teach Students: Dr. King Day is NOT a Black Holiday!
Students of all races and ethnicities must learn about the Civil Rights Movement, and teachers must help them understand that it didn't just benefit black people. Read Full Post >
January 21, 2013
Obama Puts School Safety High on Second-Term Agenda
President Barack Obama put training more math and science teachers and taking big steps to boost school safety high on his second-term wish list. Read Full Post >
January 16, 2013
Obama Proposes Host of School Safety, Mental Health Programs to Curb Violence
Obama's to-do list includes items that would need congressional funding and approval, and items that can be put in place under executive order. Read Full Post >
December 28, 2012
13 Politics K-12 Headlines You Probably Won't See in 2013
A list of stories that you probably won't see on this blog next year. Read Full Post >
December 19, 2012
Arne Duncan Named to White House Task Force After School Shootings
The group will present its recommendations on gun violence, mental health issues, and other policies in time for the president's January State of the Union speech. Read Full Post >
