State Budgets Recovering, but Tough Times Await
State tax revenues rose for the fifth straight quarter, according to U.S. Census data, but K-12 system face a lot of problems ahead. Read Full Post >
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March 30, 2011
March 25, 2011
Ill. Threatens to Dissolve District Over Special Ed. Failures
The East St. Louis district is in trouble because of a long history of failing to provide the expected special education services. Read Full Post >
March 21, 2011
Eric J. Smith to Step Down as Florida Schools Chief
Florida's commissioner of Education since 2007 is leaving at a time of major changes for the state's school system and as it implements Race to the Top. Read Full Post >
March 07, 2011
A Badger State Breakdown, Courtesy of PolitiFact
PolitiFact breaks down the various claims from the Wisconsin battle over collective bargaining rights for teachers and others, and finds both sides straying from the truth on occasion. Read Full Post >
March 07, 2011
Wisconsin Governor's Agenda, for Third Grade
Lost in the furor of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to put new limits on public employees' collective bargaining is a plan he has to try to promote literacy by 3rd grade. Read Full Post >
February 22, 2011
Wisconsin Teachers Turn to a Familiar Slogan: Go, Pack, Go!
Wisconsin public employees turn to members of the Green Bay Packers to try to win public support to their side, in their public battle with Gov. Scott Walker. Read Full Post >
February 18, 2011
Duncan, Obama Weigh in on Wisconsin Protests
President Obama speaks on the Wisconsin protests over the governor's plans to restrict collective bargaining, and warns against demonizing public employees. Arne Duncan calls for cooperation. Read Full Post >
February 17, 2011
Idaho Education Proposal Modified (But Not Too Much)
Idaho state schools chief Tom Luna modifies his proposed overhaul of the state's education system to give districts more flexibility on Read Full Post >
February 15, 2011
Wisconsin Governor and Unions Face Off
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has inflamed teachers and other union members with a proposal to limit collective bargaining and cut pensions. Read Full Post >
February 14, 2011
Oregon's Governor Seeks Education Overhaul
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber, like his neighbor, Gov. Chris Gregoire of Washington, believes his state's education programs are too fragmented. He wants more of them brought together under his authority. Read Full Post >
