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Unions Refusing Race to the Top
Reports of local teachers unions refusing to sign on to district Race to the Top plans are starting to gain media attention, but the real question is whether or not these federal grants are a truly a game changer when it comes to bringing about real reforms.
School Reform on the Ballot
A pair of important ballot initiatives in Washington and Idaho will either extend or stifle reform momentum.
Event Review: Education Reform in the Next White House
Unfortunately, jobs and the economy have overpowered the presidential campaign and debates, leaving little room for President Obama and Governor Romney to discuss education. But the opportunity to discuss this topic was created at an event where representatives from the Obama and Romney campaigns discussed differences between the candidates.
Camden Students Denied Transfer
Attorneys say the judge's decision, if stands, "will mean that ZIP codes do indeed determine whether or not a child has the right to a thorough and efficient education in New Jersey.”
Desert Trails Gets Charter
California parents vote LaVerne Preparatory Academy as the charter organization to take over Desert Trails Elementary after a judge ruled that the school should be allowed to convert.
Online Learning Gains Popularity
The Florida Virtual School offers 120 free online classes and saw an enrollment increase of 25,000 in just one year.
Spotlight on State Superintendent Races
School finance, testing, and local control are among hot issues as Superintendent races draw near in Indiana, North Carolina, Montana, and North Dakota.
Lawsuit Over Anti-Amendment Tactics
Georgia charter amendment supporters upset over school districts using tax money and students to get their anti-amendment message across.
New Chief Executive for Philly Archdiocese
Samuel Casey Carter will become the first chief executive of the new foundation that is running high schools and special education schools for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Voucher Talk Resumes
A special commission is about to begin drafting its final recommendations on how a Tennessee school-voucher program would operate.