i Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Puerto Rico Apply for ESSA Innovative Testing Pilot By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000 The pilot, which was initially one of the most buzzed about pieces of ESSA, allows states to try out new forms of testing in a handful of districts, with the goal of eventually taking them statewide. Full Article New_Hampshire
i Personalized Learning in Action: Postcard From New Hampshire By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Best known in education circles for its performance assessment, New Hampshire is a hotbed of innovation around personalized learning, writes Adriana Martinez of the Innovation Lab Network. Full Article New_Hampshire
i Performance Assessments and Students with Disabilities By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 25 Sep 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Performance assessments have the potential to ensure that instruction for students with disabilities is aligned with state standards. Full Article New_Hampshire
i N.H. Lawmakers Twice Reject Federal Charter School Money By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Legislators in New Hampshire turned down $46 million in federal charter school grants, concerned about continued costs once the money ran out. Full Article New_Hampshire
i Students' Song About KKK Raises Cautions for Teachers By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 A viral video of Dover, N.H., high school students singing a song about the Ku Klux Klan to the tune of "Jingle Bells" is causing outrage. Full Article New_Hampshire
i Educational Opportunities and Performance in New Hampshire By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 This Quality Counts 2020 Highlights Report captures all the data you need to assess your state's performance on key educational outcomes. Full Article New_Hampshire
i New Hampshire Gambles on Big Payout for Full-Day Kindergarten By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 23 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000 The Granite State has legalized Keno gambling and plans to tax the machines to partially fund full-day kindergarten for the state's 5-year-olds. Full Article New_Hampshire
i Betsy DeVos Gave a State Charter School Grants. Lawmakers Have Said No Thanks, Twice By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 It's pretty obvious by now that many Democrats are growing increasingly uncomfortable supporting charter schools. But New Hampshire lawmakers have taken the unusual step of rejecting federal charter school grant money. Full Article New_Hampshire
i Meet the Indiana Teacher Running to Unseat the State's House Education Chair By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000 "I'm running because I'm not happy with the state of education," said veteran educator Kevin Leineweber, who is one of several teachers running for the state's legislature this year. Full Article Indiana
i What Predicts Early College Success for Indiana Students? By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Research from REL Midwest examines the student characteristics associated with early college success in Indiana, with a focus on financial aid. Full Article Indiana
i How Indiana Supports College Access and Success for All Students By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0000 A state leader shares how research helped raise important considerations for increasing college success and completion in Indiana. Full Article Indiana
i Indiana Educators Race to Renew Teaching Licenses Before Deadline By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Thousands of Indiana teachers are scrambling to begin renewing their professional teaching licenses before new rules that state lawmakers approved this spring take effect July 1. Full Article Indiana
i Indiana Wants Teachers to Do Externships. So Some Are Headed to the Brewery By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Teachers across the state are outraged over a new rule that requires 15 hours of workforce-related professional development. Full Article Indiana
i Rapid Deployment of Remote Learning: Lessons From 4 Districts By www.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Chief technology officers are facing an unprecedented test of digital preparedness due to the coronavirus pandemic, struggling with shortfalls of available learning devices and huge Wi-Fi access challenges. Full Article Indiana
i To Ease Shortage, Indiana District Recruits Teachers to Drive Buses By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000 A suburban Indianapolis district is signing up teachers to drive school buses before and after their usual time in the classroom. Full Article Indiana
i Indiana Teachers Shot With Plastic Pellets in Active-Shooter Drill, Raising Concerns By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The Indiana state teachers' union is pushing to protect student and staff safety during active-shooter trainings. Full Article Indiana
i Educational Opportunities and Performance in Indiana By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 This Quality Counts 2019 Highlights Report captures all the data you need to assess your state's performance on key educational outcomes. Full Article Indiana
i Oops! Teachers' Mistakes Can Help Students Learn By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 A veteran teacher shares how he puts the latest research on growth mindset into action for his students in this guest blog by Jamie M. Carroll and David Yeager. Full Article Indiana
i Educational Opportunities and Performance in Indiana By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 This Quality Counts 2020 Highlights Report captures all the data you need to assess your state's performance on key educational outcomes. Full Article Indiana
i Briefly Stated: Stories You May Have Missed By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 A collection of articles from this week that you may have missed. Full Article Indiana
i Indiana Teachers Sue Law Enforcement Over 'Active Shooter' Simulation By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The teachers say they've suffered emotional distress and anxiety for months after being shot at with plastic bullets in a voluntary active-shooter drill in 2019. Full Article Indiana
i More Indiana schools move online as COVID-19 spread spikes By www.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Indiana
i Holcomb announces pick for new Indiana education secretary By www.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Indiana
i ACLU of Indiana sues school officials over T-shirt dispute By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Indiana
i COVID-19 school turmoil, teacher pay face Indiana lawmakers By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Indiana
i Indiana teacher, substitute shortage worsened by COVID-19 By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Indiana
i School funding issue persists as Indiana lawmakers reconvene By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Indiana
i Missouri By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 00:00:00 +0000 State of the States: Education highlights from latest governor's address before the legislature. Full Article Missouri
i Missouri By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 03 May 2005 00:00:00 +0000 Missouri’s educational technology efforts, once fueled by $15 million to $20 million a year in state funding, have been running on fumes from the state for the past three years, according to Deborah K. Sutton, the instructional technology director for the Missouri education department. Full Article Missouri
i After Protracted Political Spat, Missouri Rehires Fired State Schools Chief By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Former Republican Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens appointed enough board members to have Commissioner Margie Vandeven fired last year, but now that he's gone, the state board decided to hire her back. Full Article Missouri
i Shifting Science Instruction to the Coronavirus: New Activities, Units By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 A small group of science teachers in Missouri is using the coronavirus as a teachable moment that's aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. Full Article Missouri
i Revamped School Board Starts Search for New Schools Chief for Missouri By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000 The search for Missouri's next top education official has begun nearly 10 months after the last one was fired. The state board of education began accepting applications last week. Full Article Missouri
i Ferguson-Florissant Schools Open After Two-Week Delay By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0000 The school district, which serves about 11,200 students, postponed opening because of the protests following the death of Michael Brown, the 18-year-old black teenager who was shot by a white police officer. Full Article Missouri
i Missouri By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Gov. Blunt is proposing that state aid to K-12 schools be increased by $121 million next fiscal year and calling for quadrupling college-scholarship aid for needy students. Full Article Missouri
i High Court Declines Missouri District's Appeal Over At-Large Board Voting By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The justices declined to hear the appeal of the Ferguson-Florissant district over its at-large board elections, which lower courts invalidated as violating the Voting Rights Act. Full Article Missouri
i Missouri's State Board Hasn't Met Since January. With Governor Gone, What Now? By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Gov. Erik Greitens has resigned and the board doesn't have enough governor-appointed members to form a quorum. Important tasks have been piling up. Full Article Missouri
i Missouri Tackles Challenge of Dyslexia Screening, Services By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 New state mandates start next school year aimed at identifying and supporting students with dyslexia. The 2016 law also led to development of training for teachers. Full Article Missouri
i Missouri State School Board Rehires Fired Commissioner By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Former Missouri education Commissioner Margie Vandeven, who was fired by by the state's board of education, has been rehired. Full Article Missouri
i What Principals Learn From Roughing It in the Woods By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 In three days of rock climbing, orienteering, and other challenging outdoor experiences, principals get to examine their own—and others’—strengths and weaknesses as leaders. Full Article Missouri
i Call for Racial Equity Training Leads to Threats to Superintendent, Resistance from Community By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Controversy over an intiative aimed a reducing inequities in Lee's Summit, Mo., schools led the police department to provide security protection for the district's first African-American superintendent. Now the school board has reversed course. Full Article Missouri
i Educational Opportunities and Performance in Missouri By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 This Quality Counts 2019 Highlights Report captures all the data you need to assess your state's performance on key educational outcomes. Full Article Missouri
i Educational Opportunities and Performance in Missouri By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 This Quality Counts 2020 Highlights Report captures all the data you need to assess your state's performance on key educational outcomes. Full Article Missouri
i 6 Lessons Learned About Better Teaching During the Pandemic By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Educators who work in personalized learning schools are adjusting instruction for remote, hybrid, and in-person learning. Full Article Missouri
i Enrollment in Missouri public schools declines by 3.2% By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Missouri
i Missouri guidance change seeks to reduce school quarantines By www.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Missouri
i Missouri teachers union latest to urge coronavirus action By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Missouri
i Vote to Dissolve Little Rock, Ark., School Board Results in Lawsuit By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000 The three board members, along with a resident, request that the court grant a restraining order and preliminary injunction against the state to reverse the takeover. Full Article Arkansas
i Dealing With Dyslexia: 'It's Almost Like It's a Naughty Word' (Video) By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000 When Scott Gann learned his son Dustin had dyslexia, he was shocked at the school's reaction. No one there wanted to use the word. Full Article Arkansas