A Colorado lawsuit challenges the TABOR amendment, which requires tax increases to go before voters in a referendum. The suit, which faces long odds, could have major implications for education. Read Full Post >
Of charter schools that were reviewed for renewal, about 6 percent were closed, a decrease from the previous two years. Whether that means enforcement has become more lax, or charter operators have become better, is an open question. Read Full Post >
State's colleges and universities must send out formal reminders to students to pursue legal status. Read Full Post >
The new version of the state's voucher program passed its first legal challenge, and lawmakers are considering expanding the program to make it available to all students. Read Full Post >
Florida' state education commissioner, Gerard Robinson, says a new grading system will provide more information to parents and taxpayers on the strengths and weaknesses of school districts. Read Full Post >
Karen Cadiero-Kaplan will head up team devoted to improving outcomes for state's large, and growing, English learner population. Read Full Post >
Many charter school studies have methodological flaws, and state laws often stand in the way of researchers gathering good information, a review finds. Read Full Post >
Florida Gov. Rick Scott proposes new spending on schools, but Democrats say his plans won't make up for deep cuts imposed last year. Read Full Post >
A state law that allows undocumented students to qualify for state aid to public colleges and universities won't be challenged on upcoming ballot. Read Full Post >
The Education Law Center says that claims that New Jersey's plan to secure a waiver to the No Child Left Behind Act could result in federal funding not going to the neediest students. Read Full Post >
