Policy & Regulation: Page 52
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Michigan considers $20M boost to vocational ed
Gov. Rick Snyder has proposed a competition grant program to help schools afford new equipment for vocational classes as part of a bigger plan to break down stereotypes about the skilled trades.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 15, 2017 -
New state school chiefs, legislative committee chairs face intense pressure
An Education Week analysis found more than half of legislative education committee chairs have no outside experience in K-12 schools or policy, and 10 state chiefs have no classroom experience.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 15, 2017 -
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Could the Office of Ed Tech land on the chopping block?
While it is fairly unlikely the U.S. Department of Education will be shuttered by the Trump administration, projects given attention under the Obama administration may not continue.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 14, 2017 -
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Rural public schools worry 'school choice' focus will leave them out
Remote school districts generally offer the only option for families with school-aged children because charter and private options routinely concentrate in cities.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Audit calls one-third of Tennessee high school grads' qualifications into question
The state department of education conducted the first audit of graduates’ qualifications, finding many received diplomas without meeting state requirements.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 13, 2017 -
DeVos tells states to maintain ESSA timelines despite potential changes
The new U.S. secretary of education wants to maintain the timeline set by the Obama administration for reviewing state plans despite debates around accountability regulations.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Personalized Learning: What educators need to know
Check out our five must-read stories on one of education's hottest trends.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 10, 2017 -
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It may get harder to serve healthy school lunches
The Community Eligibility Provision has allowed school districts with high concentrations of poverty to offer every student free meals, but the GOP may eliminate it.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Report: Growing number of underprepared teachers in California classrooms
The Learning Policy Institute tracked the increase in intern credentials, permits and waivers issued for the state's teachers, using that number as a proxy for the severity of the teacher shortage.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 10, 2017 -
House votes to overturn some ESSA regulations, Senate may follow
The House resolutions focused on regulations finalized by the Obama administration relating to accountability and teacher prep programs.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The next generation of charter school innovation and impact
Early charter school growth was often framed as an opportunity to improve public education by freeing charter schools to innovate and send good strategies back to district-run schools.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2017 -
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In first address as Ed Sec, DeVos calls for 'common ground'
The newly-confirmed head of the U.S. Department of Education asked the education community to put aside differences and put students first.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Feb. 9, 2017 -
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New paper outlines lessons learned from last 10 years of Head Start
New research from Bellwether Education Partners reflects on Head Start's progress since President George W. Bush passed a law in 2007 requiring half of teachers to hold a bachelor’s degree by 2013.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Sex ed varies by state, and research shows what works
While some districts still offer abstinence-only sex education, others have comprehensive programs increasingly likely to include social-emotional learning and issues of gender equality.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2017 -
House Republicans introduce bill to eliminate Ed Dept
The same day the U.S. Senate narrowly approved Betsy DeVos’ nomination as secretary of education, House Republicans proposed abolishing the agency.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Opinion
The US Secretaries of Education
DeVos isn't the only cabinet pick who will influence education, writes NYU's David E. Kirkand.
By David E. Kirkland • Feb. 8, 2017 -
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai limits Lifeline program participation for 9 companies
The move reverses a decision made under the Obama administration, which expanded participation in the program designed to give low-income families more affordable access to internet at home.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Budget process brings potential for significant changes to Ed Dept funding
The next federal budget may follow a conservative blueprint outlined by the Heritage Foundation for 2017.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 8, 2017 -
California school districts prepare to defy immigration orders
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson has urged administrators to declare their districts “safe havens.”
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 7, 2017 -
New America outlines 10 ed policy actions for 2017
In a new policy brief, New America’s Education Policy program outlines why state leaders, the Trump administration and Congress should adopt a variety of ed policy moves.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Tracing spending to the classroom can offer strategic opportunity
Isolating spending down to the per-pupil level by subject and grade can help schools and districts reveal patterns and priorities in spending.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Deep DiveThese 7 trends are shaping personalized learning
Schools nationwide are experimenting with personalized learning strategies to better serve students.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 6, 2017 -
NYC schools' lead problem more widespread than originally thought
New York City changed its practice of running water through faucets and drinking fountains for two hours the night before a test and found far more cases of dangerously high lead levels.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 6, 2017 -
E-Rate Trends Report highlights school bandwidth needs
The 2016 E-Rate Trends Report, prepared by consulting group Funds for Learning, found more than 24,000 applicants applied for $2.3 billion to support data and internet service.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 6, 2017 -
DeVos, Foxx and administrator tech: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on the cost of remedial courses and more right here.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 3, 2017
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