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Campaign 2012

Idaho schools chief Tom Luna talks with reporters before the polls closed Nov. 6. State voters scrapped a trio of controversial education laws that he shepherded through last year.
Idaho schools chief Tom Luna talks with reporters before the polls closed Nov. 6. State voters scrapped a trio of controversial education laws that he shepherded through last year.
Matt Cilley/AP
Federal Idaho Voters Scrap 'Luna Laws'
A sweeping set of measures that included laptops for high school students and curbs on collective-bargaining are overturned by voters.
Jason Tomassini, November 13, 2012
5 min read
School & District Management News in Brief New Orleans Board Seat Goes to Charter Advocate
Sarah Newell Usdin, a Democrat whose campaign for the Orleans Parish school board in New Orleans drew attention for its big contributions from out-of-state education activists, won the 3rd District seat with 58 percent of the vote.
Jaclyn Zubrzycki, November 13, 2012
1 min read
Glenda Ritz, a Democrat, celebrates defeating Indiana's Republican state schools chief, Tony Bennett. A teacher, she drew strong union support.
Glenda Ritz, a Democrat, celebrates defeating Indiana's Republican state schools chief, Tony Bennett. A teacher, she drew strong union support.
Michael Conroy/AP
States Indiana State Schools Chief Loses in Upset
GOP incumbent Tony Bennett is unseated by a Democratic teacher who challenged him on the policy front.
Andrew Ujifusa, November 13, 2012
4 min read
Federal News in Brief Democrat Wins Key Contest in Texas State Board Race
The social conservatives on the Texas board of education lost a key vote when Republican incumbent Carlos "Charlie" Garza lost to Democrat Martha Dominguez, likely helping move the board in a more moderate direction.
The Associated Press, November 13, 2012
1 min read
Mayor Julián Castro thanks supporters and staff members in San Antonio as results roll in Nov. 6 on an initiative approving a local sales tax to fund expanded prekindergarten. Standing with him are City Councilman Diego Bernal, left, the mayor's wife, Eric Castro, and their daughter, Carina.
Mayor Julián Castro thanks supporters and staff members in San Antonio as results roll in Nov. 6 on an initiative approving a local sales tax to fund expanded prekindergarten. Standing with him are City Councilman Diego Bernal, left, the mayor's wife, Eric Castro, and their daughter, Carina.
Lisa Krantz/San Antonio Express-News
Education Funding News in Brief San Antonio Approves Increase for Pre-K
San Antonio voters backed their mayor's early-childhood-education initiative by approving a local sales-tax increase that will be used to expand all-day prekindergarten for 4-year-olds.
Lesli A. Maxwell, November 13, 2012
1 min read
Curriculum News in Brief Tax for Arts Education Given Nod in Portland, Ore.
Voters agreed to a new tax to help pay for arts education in Portland, Ore.
Erik W. Robelen, November 13, 2012
1 min read
Special Education News in Brief Voters Grant Aid Increase for Mo. Special Ed. District
In St. Louis County, Mo., voters approved a tax increase for the special school district that serves about 25,000 students with disabilities in 22 districts in the county, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Nirvi Shah, November 13, 2012
1 min read
Equity & Diversity Voters Approve Md. 'Dream Act'
Maryland voters ratify a law making undocumented students eligible for in-state tuition.
Lesli A. Maxwell, November 13, 2012
1 min read
Teaching News in Brief Cleveland Levy Allows Restored School Time
Students in Cleveland public schools will have 50 minutes added back to their day, starting in January, after voters approved a property-tax increase.
The Associated Press, November 13, 2012
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Supporters wait for President Barack Obama at his home in Chicago the day after his re-election. He may continue to exert executive authority to advance his K-12 goals.
Supporters wait for President Barack Obama at his home in Chicago the day after his re-election. He may continue to exert executive authority to advance his K-12 goals.
Doug Mills/New York Times
School & District Management Partisan Rifts Cloud Federal Ed.-Policy Prospects
With President Obama re-elected and the parties sharing congressional control, state policymakers hunger for clarity on education issues.
Alyson Klein, November 12, 2012
6 min read
Gov. Jerry Brown displays a "Yes" on a Proposition 30 card featuring a photo of his dog Sutter, while discussing the passage of that tax initiative during a Capitol news conference in Sacramento, Calif., the day after the elections. Mr. Brown used his dog as a campaign prop in stumping for the measure, which will place temporary increases on the state sales tax and on the wealthy, with the proceeds earmarked for education.
Gov. Jerry Brown displays a "Yes" on a Proposition 30 card featuring a photo of his dog Sutter, while discussing the passage of that tax initiative during a Capitol news conference in Sacramento, Calif., the day after the elections. Mr. Brown used his dog as a campaign prop in stumping for the measure, which will place temporary increases on the state sales tax and on the wealthy, with the proceeds earmarked for education.
Rich Pedroncelli/AP
School & District Management Labor, Charter Forces Notch State-Level Election Wins
Teachers' unions and charter school champions in various states had plenty to cheer in the wake of the Nov. 6 balloting.
Andrew Ujifusa, November 12, 2012
8 min read
President Barack Obama walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha at his election night victory party early Wednesday in Chicago.
President Barack Obama walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha at his election night victory party early Wednesday in Chicago.
Carolyn Kaster/AP
Federal Obama Wins Second Term as President
Immediate fiscal challenges and a long to-do list on education policy face President Barack Obama in the next four years after a bruising campaign.
Alyson Klein, November 7, 2012
5 min read
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney addresses a campaign rally Monday in Lynchburg, Va.
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney addresses a campaign rally Monday in Lynchburg, Va.
Charles Dharapak/AP
Federal Respite on Ed. Issues Unlikely for Election Winners
Looming budget cuts, ESEA reauthorization, and a Pell Grant shortfall will all confront Congress and the White House.
Alyson Klein, November 5, 2012
9 min read
Education 2012 Voter's Guide
Read about the issues and contests to watch Nov. 6, 2012 and the election-night stakes for state and federal education policy.
November 1, 2012