Federal Report Faults Michigan Department on Cheating Oversight
The Michigan education department should improve its oversight into possible cheating, a report from the U.S. Department of Education's Inspector General states. Read Full Post >
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May 23, 2013
May 22, 2013
Newtown 911 Calls, Victim Photos Could be Sealed Under Conn. Bill
Connecticut lawmakers have been quietly drafting a bill that would deny public access to photos and audio from the Newtown, Conn., school shootings. Read Full Post >
May 21, 2013
Texas Could Create Special District for School Turnarounds
A bill from a Texas senator would create a special state-run district to take over low-performing schools. Read Full Post >
May 20, 2013
Alabama Gov. Questions School Choice Bill He Signed, Seeks Delay, Fails
A push by Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, a Republican, to delay a recently signed school-choice plan by two years fell short among lawmakers. Read Full Post >
May 20, 2013
Common Core Roundup: News from Georgia, Kansas, and the RNC
Opponents of the Common Core State Standards are pressing their case in Georgia and Kansas, while a Washington business group urges support for the standards. Read Full Post >
May 16, 2013
What's the Deal with Privacy, Common Core, and the Feds in Georgia?
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal reiterated the state's commitment to keep student data private as common core opposition in the state grows. Read Full Post >
May 15, 2013
Jerry Brown Prepares to Do Battle for His California Education Budget
California Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed education budget, which prioritizes certain students, will have to pass multiple tests in California. Read Full Post >
May 15, 2013
Diplomas Elusive for Many Students With Learning Disabilities
Seventeen states do not meet the nationwide average of students with learning disabilities leaving high school with a regular diploma, a report finds. Read Full Post >
May 14, 2013
North Carolina Considers Measure to Link Schools, Businesses
The Education Workforce Innovation Act would reward grants to schools and districts that partner with local businesses and colleges on innovative projects. Read Full Post >
May 13, 2013
Special Education Office Aims to Revise Monitoring Focus
A new reporting system is expected to focus more on educational outcomes as opposed to procedural compliance. Read Full Post >
