Alabama Gov. Signs Tax-Credit Bill, But Teachers' Union Vows Fight
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley signed a tax-credit scholarship bill March 14, but a state teachers' union will continue to oppose it. Read Full Post >
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March 15, 2013
March 15, 2013
Stop Allowing Guns to Be Openly Carried in Schools, Michigan Dem. Says
A Michigan state lawmaker wants to close what he says is a loophole allowing guns to be openly carried in schools. Read Full Post >
March 13, 2013
Bill to Drop Common Core in Alabama Killed by State Senate
The Alabama Senate has tabled a bill that would have required the state to drop the Common Core State Standards, effectively killing the measure. Read Full Post >
March 11, 2013
Political Potshots Keep New Mexico K-12 Chief's Fate Up in the Air
New Mexico K-12 chief Hanna Skandera may go another year without being officially confirmed by the state legislature. Read Full Post >
March 08, 2013
Federal Rules Would Go Out the Window with Arizona Bill
The Arizona House has passed a bill stating that schools not receiving federal education funds can ignore several federal K-12 regulations. Read Full Post >
March 07, 2013
Nevada Schools Struggle With Resources for English-Learners
As one of the few states that does not provide any additional funding to districts to pay for instruction for ELLs, Nevada may soon change course. Read Full Post >
March 07, 2013
New York's Competitive Education Grants Sputter on Launch Pad
Results from New York state's competitive K-12 grant program show reasons for skepticism, one group says. Read Full Post >
March 05, 2013
South Dakota Will Now Permit Guns for Teachers with District Approval
South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard has signed a bill that allows school districts to arm teachers to improve school security. Read Full Post >
March 05, 2013
Performance-Funding Plan from Arizona Gov. Brewer Picks Up Steam
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's proposal to fund schools based on performance is gaining momentum in the state legislature. Read Full Post >
March 04, 2013
Alabama's GOP-Backed School Choice Plan Hits Snag in Court
The Alabama legislature passed a new school choice program that outraged Democrats claim is an underhanded political move. Read Full Post >
