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Enrolled Students' Future Unclear
Scranton and Abington Heights school districts have appealed a state decision that grants the Howard Gardner School for Discovery its charter.
Districts Start Testing Performance Pay
Randolph Central Schools will be among the first districts in the state to develop a new performance-based pay structure for its teachers. The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has partnered with two school corporations -- Randolph Central and Milan Community Schools -- to explore ways to deliver on the new state-mandated teacher evaluations. "The old…
Michigan applies for No Child Left Behind Waiver in 2nd Round
State educators say they’ve formally asked the U.S. Education Department to waive the rule that calls for having 100 percent of students deemed "proficient." Schools would have to accept new reforms in exchange for the waiver, and state Superintendent Mike Flanagan said that includes a new report card to hold schools accountable for student performance…
More States Ask For NCLB Waivers
26 more states ask for an exemption that would curb the education law's impact considerably.
9 NC Charters Approved
The State Board of Education approved new charters despite naysayer concerns about finances and diversity.
Obama to Governors: Boost Spending
President Barack Obama urged state leaders to invest more state resources in education, saying education is key for global competitiveness.
Voucher Students Make Gains
Multiyear study reveals voucher students in Milwaukee experience greater reading gains than their peers in traditional public schools.
Exploring City's Power to Authorize Charters
Mayor Vincent C. Gray and Chancellor Kaya Henderson are discussing a plan to restore the District’s power to create public charter schools as part of an effort to raise the quality of education in low-income communities.
23,000 Want School Choice
Denver parents aren't afraid to take advantage of new streamlined school choice process.
Expanding Online Learning In Iowa
Connections Academy and K12 Inc. could significantly impact the classroom experience for kindergarten through 12th-grade students across Iowa.