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 >
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May 16, 2013
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 >
May 13, 2013
Common Core and 'Smile Intensity': Together at Last?
As Missouri lawmakers consider requiring a review of the common core, some of its critics link it to a federal report on facial recognition technology. Read Full Post >
May 10, 2013
Common-Core Pushback to the Pushback: Who Has the Political Mojo?
Various opponents of the common core are taking stock of their positions and momentum from both the right and left sides of the aisle. Read Full Post >
May 09, 2013
Iowa State Education Boss Could Be Leaving His K-12 Post
Iowa Director of Education Jason Glass is one of three finalists for a superintendent position in a Colorado school district. Read Full Post >
May 09, 2013
Charter School Caps Looking for Big Lift in Texas, Massachusetts
Massachusetts and Texas lawmakers are considering whether to lift caps on the number of charter schools. Read Full Post >
May 07, 2013
Tax-Hike Vote Looms for Colorado K-12 Funding Overhaul
Colorado lawmakers have approved a big K-12 funding overhaul, but voters must still approve a tax hike to fund it. Read Full Post >
