Texas Legislators Vent Over STAAR Testing Fallout
Texas lawmakers are calling for major changes to the state's testing and accountability system.SAY IN A PHRASE OR TWO WHY--MB Read Full Post >
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February 20, 2013
February 15, 2013
Pennsylvania Governor's Education Budget Inspires 'New Pencils'
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett has proposed funding increases for K-12, but that hasn't necessarily made funding advocates in the state happy. Read Full Post >
February 12, 2013
Common-Core Tests in Georgia Show "Drops" in Math Proficiency
The share of students scoring not proficient on a common-core-aligned algebra test in Georgia increased from the previous math test. Read Full Post >
February 08, 2013
Louisiana Chief Proposes Special Education Funding Changes
John White, the state superintendent of education, says that the state should provide funding based on the severity of a student's disability. Read Full Post >
February 06, 2013
Voucher Program Should Expand in Indiana, Says Gov. Pence
New Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, a Republican, wants the state's private-school voucher program to expand in 2013. Read Full Post >
February 05, 2013
ELLs To Benefit From Texas' School Finance Ruling, Plaintiffs Say
A state court judge in Texas ruled that state funding is not keeping pace with the educational needs of English-language learners and low-income children and needs an overhaul. Read Full Post >
February 05, 2013
Texas School Finance System Violates State Constitution, Judge Says
A Texas judge has ruled that the state's K-12 funding system is inadequate, setting up a showdown in the state supreme court. Read Full Post >
February 04, 2013
Common Core Foes Ponder Next Steps But Don't Root for Failure
Foes of the Common Core State Standards want states to innovate and non-traditional public schools to avoid the increased "regulation" from the common core. Read Full Post >
January 31, 2013
Gay Students' Sexual Activity Would Be Reported Under Tenn. Bill
A Tennessee state senator has proposed legislation requiring school officials to report gay students' sexual activity to their parents. Read Full Post >
January 30, 2013
Charters Poised to Expand in Mississippi...If Lawmakers Can Agree
Both the Mississippi house and senate have passed bills to expand the number of charter schools in 2013, but there are significant differences between them. Read Full Post >
