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Robert C. Johnston

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Technology Partnership Announced
July 11, 2006 – Education Week  The Education Commission of the States, based in Denver, and the Center for Educational Leadership and Technology, based in Marlborough, Mass., have formed a partnership to help states take better advantage of technology to improve education.

Southern Leaders Urged to Tackle Graduation Rates
July 11, 2006 – Education Week  The Southern Regional Education Board hammered away at the need to improve high school completion rates and prepare more students for college during the group’s annual board meeting here June 25-27.

Gov. Bush OKs Bill on Voucher Shift
June 13, 2006 – Education Week  Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida signed a bill last week that allows students who received Opportunity Scholarships—which the state’s high court has deemed unconstitutional—to participate in another state voucher program.

Education Budget to See Increase
June 6, 2006 – Education Week

Michigan Businesses Surveyed
June 6, 2006 – Education Week

Former Bush Official Wins in Idaho
June 6, 2006 – Education Week

California Senate Endorses Teaching Gays’ Contributions
May 23, 2006 – Education Week

Indiana Teachers’ Union Files School Aid Lawsuit
May 2, 2006 – Education Week

Most States See Surpluses for Fiscal 2006, Report Says
April 18, 2006 – Education Week

Wisconsin Governor Signs Bill to Raise Voucher Numbers
March 21, 2006 – Education Week

Ratio Spent on Classrooms Not Tied to Scores, Study Says
February 28, 2006 – Education Week

N.J. School Construction Corp. to Get Review
February 14, 2006 – Education Week

California Treasurer Endorsed
February 7, 2006 – Education Week

Governor Targets Teacher Shortage
January 27, 2006 – Education Week

Focus Will Turn to Math, Science
January 27, 2006 – Education Week

Commissioner Is Asked to Seek Test Moratorium
January 20, 2006 – Education Week

Teacher Bonuses Get High Priority
January 20, 2006 – Education Week

Education Is Top Priority for Georgia Governor
January 13, 2006 – Education Week

Final Term to Focus on Pre-K-12 Education
January 13, 2006 – Education Week

Big Plans Announced for Alaska Schools
January 13, 2006 – Education Week

School Construction Program Highlighted in Address
January 17, 2006 – Education Week

Ohio Raises K-12 Aid, Expands Vouchers
January 10, 2006 – Education Week

Legislatures Open Amid Fiscal Surge
January 3, 2006 – Education Week

Wis. Governor Seeks to Raise Milwaukee Voucher Cap
November 15, 2005 – Education Week

New Pa. Chief Nominated
October 25, 2005 – Education Week

States Urged to Focus on Adolescent Literacy
October 25, 2005 – Education Week

Ala. Launches Panel on Teaching
October 18, 2005 – Education Week

Budget Windfall Used to Raise Pay
October 18, 2005 – Education Week

Calif. Laws Heighten Fiscal Responsibility
October 4, 2005 – Education Week

New Jersey Voters Cool to School Building Plans
October 4, 2005 – Education Week

Southern States’ Groups Launch High School Initiative
September 27, 2005 – Education Week

State Legislators Head Back to the Classroom
September 27, 2005 – Education Week

Indiana Report Warns of Achievement Gaps
September 27, 2005 – Education Week

Virginia Schools Chief Announces Retirement
September 20, 2005 – Education Week

Ohio Secretary of State Backs ’65-Cent Solution’
September 20, 2005 – Education Week

Missouri Governor Wants Seat Belts in School Buses
September 13, 2005 – Education Week

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Master Plan
September 7, 2005 – Education Week

Yecke Tapped to Lead Florida K-12 Schools
September 7, 2005 – Education Week

N.J. Chief Steps Down
August 9, 2005 – Education Week

Notes From Honduras
August 1, 2005 – Education Week (Web)

States See Turnover in Education Chiefs
July 12, 2005 – Education Week

Pa. Secretary to Step Down
June 21, 2005 – Education Week

La. Voucher Bill Stalls
June 21, 2005 – Education Week

Calif. to Recruit and Train Math, Science Teachers
June 14, 2005 – Education Week

International Adoptions
June 7, 2005 – Education Week

Kansas Supreme Court Orders Higher Spending for Schools
June 3, 2005 – Education Week (Web)

Mass. Lieutenant Governor Outlines Anti-Drug Plan
May 24, 2005 – Education Week

Literary License
May 17, 2005 – Education Week

Group Links Graduation Rates, States' Economic Vitality
May 3, 2005 – Education Week

Fla. Audit Recommends More Charter Oversight
April 26, 2005 – Education Week

NGA Grants to Aid High School Efforts
April 19, 2005 – Education Week

Louisiana Governor Unveils Tax Package
April 19, 2005 – Education Week

Arizona State Agency To Take Over 11 Schools
April 5, 2005 – Education Week

N.Y. State Alters High School Math
March 22, 2005 – Education Week

State Intervention
March 15, 2005 – Education Week

California Schools Chief Launches Charter Audit
March 15, 2005 – Education Week

Utah GOP Caucus Writes Bush on Law
March 15, 2005 – Education Week

Healthy Meals in Kentucky
March 15, 2005 – Education Week

Minn. Charters See Enrollment Spike
March 8, 2005 – Education Week

Calif. Legislative Analyst Faults Governor’s Program
March 8, 2005 – Education Week

Former Clinton Adviser Joins Virginia State School Board
March 1, 2005 – Education Week

Weight Bill Unveiled
March 1, 2005 – Education Week

Ban on Finance Cases Sought
March 1, 2005 – Education Week

Gov. Bush Offers Alternative to Fla. Class-Size Amendment
February 23, 2005 – Education Week

Nebraska
February 15, 2005 – Education Week

Targeted Aid
February 15, 2005 – Education Week

Mich. Chief Steps Down, Looks Ahead
February 8, 2005 – Education Week

Pressure Mounts on Michigan Chief to Step Down
February 1, 2005 – Education Week

Mass. Continues Crackdown on Idling School Buses
February 1, 2005 – Education Week

Minn. Chief Confirmed
February 1, 2005 – Education Week

Delaware
February 1, 2005 – Education Week

Minnesota
February 1, 2005 – Education Week

California Legislative Aid
January 25, 2005 – Education Week

New Mexico
January 25, 2005 – Education Week

Michigan Governor Seeks Chief’s Ouster
January 25, 2005 – Education Week

Michigan Changes Test
January 19, 2005 – Education Week

Chiefs Issue NCLB Update
January 19, 2005 – Education Week

Ohio Teachers Board-Certified
January 19, 2005 – Education Week

Iowa
January 19, 2005 – Education Week

Kentucky Will Pilot Online State Assessments
January 11, 2005 – Education Week

Making Every Dollar Count
January 4, 2005 – Education Week

Some 2004 Elections Still Being Settled
January 4, 2005 – Education Week

California Flu Warnings
November 30, 2004 – Education Week

Florida Finance Lawsuit Splits School Districts
November 30, 2004 – Education Week

Maryland Social Studies
November 30, 2004 – Education Week

State Chiefs Discuss Global Competition, High School Reform
November 30, 2004 – Education Week

Texas Opinion Delayed
November 2, 2004 – Education Week

Calif. Student-Advocacy Group in Serious Financial Trouble
November 2, 2004 – Education Week

Paper Trail
November 12, 2004 – Teacher

Plaintiffs File Appeal in Maine Voucher Case
October 26, 2004 – Education Week

Anti-Charter Group Seeks Ohio Supreme Court Ruling
October 19, 2004 – Education Week

Teacher Aid
October 19, 2004 – Education Week

Md. Governor Establishes Panel to Study Education
October 8, 2004 – Education Week

Test Is On
October 4, 2004 – Education Week

Consortium of Georgia Schools Files Funding Lawsuit
October 4, 2004 – Education Week

Walking for Children
September 23, 2004 – Education Week

Teacher Appreciation
September 23, 2004 – Education Week

Three Virginia Colleges Want to Convert to Charters
September 21, 2004 – Education Week

Miss. Banker Picked
September 23, 2004 – Education Week

Capitol Recap
October 1, 2004 – Education Week

State Journal
October 1, 2004 – Education Week

Property-Tax Reliance on Decline, Report Says
September 22, 2004 – Education Week

Georgia Governor Seeks School Finance Overhaul
September 21, 2004 – Education Week

Texas Trial
October 5, 2004 – Education Week

Basking in Personal Attention
December 5, 2001 – Education Week

A Ticket Out of Public Schools
December 5, 2001 – Education Week

In Big-City School, Books Take Back Seat
April 11, 2001 – Education Week

A Teaching Gem
September 15, 1999 – Education Week

In Texas, the Arrival of Spring Means the Focus Is on Testing
April 29, 1998 – Education Week

Schools Courting Vote of Nation's Burgeoning Population of Seniors
September 25, 1996 – Education Week

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