News Briefs
March 25, 2008
The Indiana legislature in its recently completed session shifted the costs of running schools entirely to the state.
March 11, 2008
A constitutional amendment in Washington state aimed at making it easier to approve school levies already appears to be having the effect supporters intended.
March 11, 2008
Teachers could earn up to $10,000 in bonuses each year, while principals could earn up to $12,500.
March 6, 2008
A constitutional amendment in Washington state aimed at making it easier to approve school levies already appears to be having the effect supporters intended.
February 25, 2008
Some 15 districts in Idaho are suing the members of their state’s supreme court in federal court.
February 12, 2008
The expanded gambling deal is expected to bring in about $200 million in additional revenue a year for the state.
Updated: April 23, 2008
The measure would raise borrowing limits on some federally backed loans so that students wouldn't have to turn to private lenders.
Updated: April 16, 2008
Among the 12 states that advocates say do not operate or fund preschool programs, efforts are under way that could yield legislation providing for such services in the future.
Updated: April 16, 2008
Grassroots organizing efforts are driving a boost in parent involvement, more-equitable distribution of funding, and better academic achievement, according to researchers from the Annenberg Institute for School Reform.
Updated: April 16, 2008
Disadvantaged high school students in Santa Ana, Calif., will have a new opportunity to realize their academic potential.
This year's edition of Quality Counts takes an entirely new direction, investigating which states provide their young people with the best opportunity to succeed in their academic and professional lives. 
Few states have policies to ensure that teachers and students can make constructive use of technology, this year's report finds.