Federal

Duncan Presses NEA on Merit Pay, Tenure

The education secretary tells the nation's largest teachers' union that 'inflexible' policies on pay for performance and job protections must change. July 2, 2009

Ed. Sec. Challenges NEA on Teacher Pay

July 2, 2009, AP

States, Districts in Delicate Dance on Stimulus

Striking the right balance on use of federal education aid requires accommodation on both sides—and produces some friction. Updated: July 2, 2009

Court Won't Get Involved in Bible Club Question

June 30, 2009, AP

Stimulus Boosts Spec. Ed. Program for Infants, Toddlers

Advocates say economic-stimulus funds will let states keep paying for services for youngest children with disabilities and their families. June 29, 2009

News Briefs

School Facilities Bill Stuck in Senate Limbo

The measure would set aside $32.4 billion for environmentally friendly school modernization, repair, and renovation. June 11, 2009

Study on Restraints and Seclusion Stirs Alarm

A recent federal report outlined cases of abusive practices used on students with disabilities, prompting a response from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. June 9, 2009

Florida Official to Direct Staff Of Governing Board for NAEP

Cornelia Smith Orr, a top education official in Florida, has been named the executive director of the board that sets policy for the National Assessment of Educational Progress. June 9, 2009

Correction

June 9, 2009

Advocate for Gay Students Named to Federal School Safety Office

Kevin Jennings, a former history teacher and a national advocate for gay and lesbian students, has been named the assistant deputy secretary for the U.S. Department of Education’s office of safe and drug-free schools. June 9, 2009

S.C. Governor Ordered to Seek Stimulus Funds

The South Carolina Supreme Court ordered Gov. Mark Sanford, a Republican, to request $700 million in federal stimulus money aimed primarily at struggling schools. June 9, 2009

More News Briefs

For Modest Earners, Relief Repaying Student Loans

June 29, 2009, AP

Chief Justice: High Court Not Setting School Rules

June 29, 2009, AP

Supreme Court Orders Fresh Look at Arizona ELL Case

The justices ruled that the lower courts didn't fairly consider "changed circumstances" that had occurred since parents in Nogales sued. June 25, 2009

Supreme Court Limits Strip-Searches of Students

Arizona officials violated a student’s Fourth Amendment rights, but can’t be sued in this case, the high court ruled. June 25, 2009

Obama Wants to Trim Complex College Aid Form

June 24, 2009, AP

Obama Wants to Trim Complex College Aid Form

June 24, 2009, AP

Bullying Top Issue for School Safety Chief

The new head of the Education Department’s office of safe and drug-free schools has fought the kind of harassment he faced as a gay youth. June 23, 2009

Obama Seeks to Join Global Rights of Child Pact

June 23, 2009, AP

Supreme Court Backs Reimbursement for Private Tuition

Even when a student has never received special education services from public schools, federal law authorizes the payments, the justices rule. June 22, 2009

Supreme Court Says Public Must Pay for Private Special Ed.

June 22, 2009, AP

Education Secretary Receives Arts Petitions

June 19, 2009, AP

Sallie Mae Shares Gain on Government Contract

June 18, 2009, AP

NCLB Found to Raise Scores Across Spectrum

June 17, 2009

Sebelius: Kids May Get Swine Flu Shots First

June 16, 2009, AP

Battle Brews on Obama College-Lending Proposal

June 16, 2009