Education Department: Testing Policy Does Not Violate Student's Rights
Mary Washer, an Oklahoma high school student with severe disabilities, was not able to use a particular accommodation to pass required state tests. Read Full Post >
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April 15, 2013
April 15, 2013
How Will Michelle Rhee's Policy and Politics Work Fare in States?
The long-term impacts of a possible cheating scandal in D.C. Public Schools on StudentsFirst, Michelle Rhee's advocacy group, are not yet clear. Read Full Post >
April 11, 2013
Fla. May Alter Grad Requirements, Put Algebra 2 On Chopping Block
The Florida Senate has approved major changes to high school graduation requirements that involve career pathways and Algebra II. Read Full Post >
April 10, 2013
'Parent Power Index' Puts Familiar States in Top Policy Spots
The Center for Education Reform, like the American Legislative Exchange Council, has given Indiana top marks among states for education policy. Read Full Post >
April 10, 2013
Bills to Reject Common Core Fall Short in South Dakota
Two bills seeking to weaken or eliminate the Common Core State Standards in South Dakota have fallen short. Read Full Post >
April 08, 2013
Indiana's Chief Common Core Foe Outlines Political Strategy
An Indiana legislator fighting the Common Core State Standards believes his effort can pass muster with state lawmakers and the governor. Read Full Post >
April 05, 2013
Could Montana OK Charters and Private-School Tax Credits All at Once?
Montana lawmakers are considering bills that would allow charter schools and tax-credits for private-school tuition in the state. Read Full Post >
April 04, 2013
Response to Intervention Policy and Practice Inconsistent Across States
Data from a soon-to-be published report on RTI implementation shows that some states don't have a framework for evaluating program effectiveness. Read Full Post >
April 03, 2013
Big Retrofit for Colorado K-12 Finance Passes Senate
A bill that would dramatically change Colorado's K-12 finance system passed the state Senate April 2. Read Full Post >
April 03, 2013
Report: State Kindergarten Policies Show Inequities
The Education Commission of the States reports wide disparities in how kindergarten students are educated nationwide. Read Full Post >
