State News

State Lawmakers Warn of Federal Intrusion on Education

The National Conference of State Legislatures says the Obama administration is being too prescriptive. February 9, 2010 – Education Week

Audit: Wis. Virtual Schools Close to Capacity

February 9, 2010 – AP

Duncan's Katrina Remarks Spark Debate in New Orleans

The U.S. Secretary of Education said it was ‘dumb’ for him to characterize the hurricane as the 'best thing' that has happened to New Orleans’ education system. February 9, 2010 – Education Week

Education's Share of Some State Budgets Drops

Despite the stimulus, an analysis found a decline in the share of the state budget in 13 of 23 state plans examined. February 9, 2010 – Education Week

States Rethink Policies on National-Board Teachers

Both the economy and a push to measure teacher effectiveness in new ways have led states to revamp funding for the certification. February 9, 2010 – Education Week

News Briefs

Atlanta Gets Teacher Grant

February 9, 2010 – Education Week

Letter Mocking 2nd Grader Lands Suspension for Phoenix Principal

February 9, 2010 – Education Week

Nashville Middle School Eyed as State's First Charter Conversion

The effort to help fix Cameron Middle School could be part of a model for turning around Tennessee’s most troubled schools. February 9, 2010 – Education Week

Tenn. State Board Approves Guidelines on Teaching Bible

Legislation approved in 2008 authorizes a course for a "nonsectarian, nonreligious academic study of the Bible" in public schools. February 9, 2010 – Education Week

Ethics-Code Issue Irritant in Alabama

Alabama lawmakers have overturned Gov. Bob Riley’s veto and blocked a teacher code of ethics from being placed into the state code. February 9, 2010 – Education Week

State of the States

February 9, 2010 – Education Week

More News Briefs

Ariz. Eyes Bigger Tax Breaks for Private School Scholarships

February 9, 2010 – AP

Idaho Lawmakers Want to Pay Kids to Graduate Early

February 9, 2010 – AP

ACLU Accuses Science Teacher of Religion Lessons

February 8, 2010 – AP

Recession Pushes Teens, Young Adults to the Edge

February 8, 2010 – AP

Va. Ed. Secretary Backs Range of Education Options

February 8, 2010 – AP

Philadelphia's EduCon Promotes Innovative Teaching

February 8, 2010 – AP

Teen Shot at Ala. Middle School Dies; Student Held

February 8, 2010 – AP

Fiscal Stability Allows for Long View on Stimulus

The extra funds offer Arkansas a chance for lasting investments, while officials remain aware that caution is the watchword in spending. February 5, 2010 – Education Week

Aid Lets Hard-Hit State Keep Programs Aloft

Schools around Las Vegas made quick use of federal stimulus funding as Nevada copes with high unemployment and other problems. February 5, 2010 – Education Week

As Education's Funding Cliff Nears, Anxieties Rise

February 5, 2010 – Education Week

Rulings Cloud Issue of School MySpace Suspensions

February 5, 2010 – AP

King County Judge Rules State Failing Education

February 5, 2010 – AP

Nev. Schools Seek Flexibility With Budget Woes

February 5, 2010 – AP

Jindal Proposes Waivers from Education Laws

February 5, 2010 – AP

Wash. Standardized Testing Is Going Digital

February 4, 2010 – Education Week