x Lawsuits Defy Arizona Initiative Taxing Wealthy for Schools By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-01T08:42:33-05:00 Two lawsuits were filed Monday challenging a proposition that Arizona voters approved to impose an additional 3.5% tax on individuals earning above $250,000 to pay school teacher salaries and training. Full Article Education
x Pennsylvania expands virus app to school-age phone users By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-01T08:42:45-05:00 Full Article Education
x Tennessee expands COVID-19 mental health hotline to teachers By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-02T08:39:22-05:00 Full Article Education
x Confederate president's name to disappear from Biloxi school By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-02T08:39:45-05:00 Full Article Education
x Alexander preaches consensus in farewell to fractious Senate By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-03T08:23:14-05:00 Full Article Education
x New Mexico lawmakers consider slimmer child welfare budgets By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-04T08:21:38-05:00 Full Article Education
x Whitmer may extend partial shutdown of schools, businesses By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-04T08:21:44-05:00 Full Article Education
x New Mexico to delay winter high school sports until February By www.edweek.org Published On :: 2020-12-04T08:22:19-05:00 Full Article Education
x Secessions Exacerbate Segregation, Study Finds By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Court-ordered school desegregation has been more successful in the South than in any other region of the country, but researchers have noted a new threat: the growing number of communities that are seceding from larger school districts to form their own. Full Article Alabama
x Alabama Board Taps Superintendents' Group Leader As Next State Chief By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:00:00 +0000 The state's last superintendent resigned under pressure after he attempted to take over Montgomery's school system and figure out a way to grade the state's schools. Full Article Alabama
x These Six Teacher-Evaluation Systems Have Gotten Results, Analysis Says By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Teacher-evaluation reforms in places like New Mexico, Tennessee, Denver, and the District of Columbia have paid off, says the National Council on Teacher Quality. Full Article Tennessee
x Tennessee expands COVID-19 mental health hotline to teachers By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Tennessee
x New Jersey Postpones PARCC Exam After Technical Problems By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 New Jersey is one of many states that have experienced problems with the online administering of standardized testing this year. Full Article New_Jersey
x The California Testing-Funding Paradox By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 14 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 As the number of charter schools continues to grow, voters in California will be forced to examine their largess. Full Article California
x Foxconn in Wisconsin -- A Truly Bad Deal By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Wisconsin's $3 billion Foxconn deal is an economic and workforce loser for the state and its residents, argues Marc Tucker. Full Article Wisconsin
x Dyslexia Is Not a Bad Word, Advocates Say. Schools Should Use It By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 A push to get dyslexia defined in state law and persuade educators to use the term has translated to new laws in 40 states. Full Article Wisconsin
x Most Wisconsin schools, districts meet expectations By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Wisconsin
x Coronavirus Learning Loss Risk Index Reveals Big Equity Problems By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Recent Census data finds households in the South and Midwest lagging those in other regions in access to remote learning technologies and learning interactions with teachers and family members. Full Article Hawaii
x OCR Letter Says Connecticut's Policy on Transgender Athletes Violates Title IX By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The U.S. Department of Education's office for civil rights says that Connecticut's interscholastic sports governing body violates Title IX with its transgender participation policy. Full Article Connecticut
x Connecticut Earns a B+ on Chance-for-Success Index, Ranks Fourth in Nation 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 Connecticut
x Georgia Earns a C+ on Chance-for-Success Index, Ranks 33rd in Nation 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 Georgia
x President of Delaware Teachers' Union Resigns Due to Sexist, Racist Posts By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Mike Matthews wrote several sexist and racist blog posts a decade ago that were recently unearthed. Full Article Delaware
x Delaware Earns a B- on Chance-for-Success Index, Ranks 25th in Nation 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 Delaware
x Judge Rules Against New Mexico in Special Education Funding Case By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 16 May 2014 00:00:00 +0000 The state is trying to fight an Education Department decision that it had not put enough money into special education in the 2010-11 school year. Full Article South_Carolina
x Rapid COVID-19 tests for SC schools in place next week By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article South_Carolina
x An Unexpected 'Education Governor' and What's Next for Florida By www.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Ron DeSantis had a thin record on K-12 issues as a Florida congressman, but as a first-term Republican governor he’s pushed an aggressive agenda on issues such as vouchers, teacher salaries and bonus pay, and even the common core. Full Article Florida
x 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
x 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
x 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
x Arkansas Earns a C on Chance-for-Success Index, Ranks 44th in Nation 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 Arkansas
x Superintendents on Hot Seat in Executing School Closures By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Many are whipsawed by shutdown recommendations aimed at stemming the coronavirus, and the logistical and financial consequences of those actions. Full Article Iowa
x Iowa posts sixth day of more than 4,000 positive virus cases By www.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Iowa
x Minnesota High School Designed for 'Flexibility' By www.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Alexandria Area High School was created to accommodate changes in education and technology. Full Article Minnesota
x What's Next for School Policing in Minneapolis By www.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The district’s chief of accountability, research, and equity talks about racism, racial equity, and the district’s search for a new student-safety strategy. Full Article Minnesota
x Marny Xiong, School Board Chair and Social Justice Champion, Dies at 31 of COVID-19 By www.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The daughter of Hmong refugees was an outspoken advocate for minority communities. She was elected to the St. Paul, Minn., school board in 2017. Full Article Minnesota
x Coronavirus Learning Loss Risk Index Reveals Big Equity Problems By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Recent Census data finds households in the South and Midwest lagging those in other regions in access to remote learning technologies and learning interactions with teachers and family members. Full Article Vermont
x Ex-Red Wings GM Holland Takes NHL Job By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:39:02 GMT Former Red Wings general manager Ken Holland is taking on a new role with the NHL's league office Full Article article Sports
x The Wraparound: Have The Washington Capitals Found Their Next Great Playmaker? By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:37:09 GMT Emma Lingan and Eric Cruikshank discuss Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome, the Bruins and Red Wings coaches, Kirill Kaprizov's next contract and much more. Full Article article Sports
x 4 Former Devils Expected To Be In Panthers Lineup By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:30:00 GMT The New Jersey Devils will face former teammates Tomas Nosek, Jesper Boqvist, AJ Greer, and Dmitry Kulikov on Tuesday night in their game against the Florida Panthers. Full Article article Sports
x Kyle Dubas Got To Work With The Eller Trade. What - And Who - Is Next? By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 03:13:26 GMT With a need for youth in the system and for an urgent NHL course correction simultaneously, Pittsburgh will be a team to watch in the trade market Full Article article Sports
x Legislature in Washington State Lifts Local Tax Cap for Schools By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Washington lawmakers last week reached a deal to lift the state's "levy lid," blunting tighter limits on voter-approved local taxes for schools that were set to take effect this year. Gov. Jay Inslee, a Democrat, was expected to sign the legislation that Republicans had criticized. Full Article Washington
x College Football Playoff rankings: Texas rises to No. 3 behind Oregon, Ohio State By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:00:08 GMT The second College Football Playoff rankings were released, with the big questions surrounding who would be No. 3 and where the SEC teams would land. Full Article article Sports
x Where’s Texas A&M in latest College Football Playoff bracket? Full playoff picture By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:05:20 GMT Texas A&M's Week 11 bye week was (hopefully) successful in terms of fixing the issues that plagued the Aggies, especially the defensive issues that led to 25 missed tackles in the 44-20 loss to South Carolina, which dropped the Aggies to No. 14 in the first Col Full Article article Sports
x Texas A&M football’s CFP rankings update: Everything to know By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:06:23 GMT Where did Texas A&M land in the latest CFP bracket? Here’s the College Football Playoff picture for the Aggies and their path to the championship. Full Article article Sports
x Texas moves up in College Football Playoff bracket, get complete playoff picture By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:20:28 GMT Georgia and Miami misery translates into joy for the Texas Longhorns. Thanks to losses by the 'Canes and Bulldogs on Saturday, the Horns move up two spots in the college football playoff ranki Full Article article Sports
x Texas rankings in College Football Playoff: Fans, media react to Longhorns at No. 2 By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:20:50 GMT Texas Longhorns fans were very happy after the second edition of the College Football Playoff rankings were released Tuesday. Full Article article Sports
x Ohio State football one of four top-six Big Ten teams in CFP release By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:56:28 GMT While Tuesday is exciting because college hoops fans get to take in the Champions Classic, the College Football Playoff results after this past week were released after the first of two basketball games on ESPN. Ohio State football, as expected, stay Full Article article Sports
x Confederate president's name to disappear from Biloxi school By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Mississippi
x W.Va. Bill Would Give Districts More Choice in Textbook Adoption By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 25 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000 But some Democrats say that could make the selection process more political. Full Article West_Virginia
x Whitmer may extend partial shutdown of schools, businesses By www.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article Michigan