Computer Crashes Cause Testing Anxiety in Oklahoma, Minnesota
Recent testing problems in Oklahoma and Minnesota due to computer glitches have raised concerns about online testing. Read Full Post >
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April 30, 2013
April 29, 2013
Parent-Trigger Video in Florida Prompts 'Astroturf' Allegations
A video featuring Florida parents supporting "parent-trigger" legislation has caused controversy in the state. Read Full Post >
April 29, 2013
Bill to 'Pause' Common Core in Indiana Heads to Governor
The Indiana Legislature has sent a bill to Gov. Mike Pence that would require a "pause" in implementing the common core. Read Full Post >
April 25, 2013
John White Withdraws Louisiana Student Data from inBloom
Louisiana Superintendent John White announced the state was no longer storing student data with inBloom, a non-profit group focused on personalized learning. Read Full Post >
April 25, 2013
Michigan House Approves Budget Stripping Common Core Funds
The Michigan House of Representatives has approved a budget stripping funding from the Common Core State Standards; the measure now moves to the state Senate. Read Full Post >
April 25, 2013
Florida Investigation Faults K12 Inc. for Teaching Assignments
The Florida education department reports that the online company K12 Inc. used teachers lacking subject-matter expertise and gave inaccurate information about teacher assignments. Read Full Post >
April 24, 2013
Minnesota 'Innovation Zones' Focus on Tech, Workforce Skills
A pair of "innovation zones" created in the state of Minnesota will allow districts to experiment with technology and other education models. Read Full Post >
April 24, 2013
School Safety Legislation Since Newtown
View state legislative activity on school safety since the school shootings in Newtown, Conn. on Dec. 14, 2012. Read Full Post >
April 24, 2013
Alabama Anti-Common-Core Bill Dies; Rhetoric Turns Bizarre
The Alabama Senate has killed a bill that would have required the state to drop the Common Core State Standards. Read Full Post >
April 22, 2013
Just How 'Wink-Wink' Was a Deal on N.Y. Teacher Evaluations?
New York's education department says districts SINGULAR? AT LEAST ONE?--MB violated agreements over how new teacher evaluations would impact employment decisions. Read Full Post >
