Federal Policy

The latest news about federal policy, including articles, Commentaries, and special features.

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After Early Progress, Ky. School Struggles to Turn Around

After three years, a $1.5 million investment, and a huge staffing shake-up, the long-troubled former Shawnee High School in Louisville, Ky., remains on tenuous ground. (June 11, 2013)

Spotlight on No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

This Spotlight looks at where adjustments have been made to the controversial NCLB and what lies ahead for the law and schools.

Spotlight on the Stimulus

This Spotlight brings together the latest information and analysis on the federal economic-stimulus package.

Spotlight on Race to the Top

This Spotlight examines insider perspectives on Race to the Top policy, the role of standards in the competitive grant program, and states' preparations to secure their piece of the funding pie.

Issue Backgrounder

For background on this topic, see:
• Adequate Yearly Progress
• No Child Left Behind
• Title I

Politics K-12 Blog

06/18 06:53 pm | Arne Duncan Allows Waiver States Extra Time On Teacher Evaluation | The U.S. Department of Education will allow some states that have gotten waivers from pieces of the Elementary and Secondary Education to postpone using student growth on ...

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K-12 American Since 1981
This interactive timeline digs deep into the Education Week archives to tell the story of U.S. education over the past 30 years, with a special focus on presidential terms.

On-Demand Webinar

The Economic Stimulus and K-12 Education
Two representatives from the U.S. Department of Education and a district schools superintendent discussed the impact of the Economic Stimulus.

Special Collections

Commentaries: The Federal Role in Education
These essays have been adapted for Education Week from the recently published book Carrots, Sticks, and the Bully Pulpit. The explore federal involvement in education policy.

Turnaround Watch: The School Improvement Grant Program
Education Week looks at how SIG funds are being used in efforts to revitalize some of the nation's lowest-performing schools.

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Letter to the Editor
Reader Questions 'Progressive' Commentary
May 13, 2013 - Education Week
Commentary
Charting Pre-K's Value for All
Universal pre-K holds benefits for middle-class children, as well as the poor, William T. Gormley Jr. writes.
May 7, 2013 - Education Week
Common Standards Set for Federal Education Research
Two federal agencies are rolling out a common set of evidence standards for federally funded work.
May 7, 2013 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
ExcelinEd: Critics Make False 'Leaps of Logic'
May 7, 2013 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Atlanta Cheating Essay Contains 'Empty Claims'
May 7, 2013 - Education Week
Rifts Deepen Over Direction of Ed. Policy in U.S.
Rapid change in education—and society—has intensified the debate to a level not seen since the battles over school desegregation.
May 7, 2013 - Education Week
Commentary
An Apology to Secretary Duncan
The booing of Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at a recent education research meeting revealed the increasingly toxic nature of education debates, Jennifer Jennings writes.
May 6, 2013 | Updated: May 14, 2013 - Education Week
Rewards for Schools Key Facet of NCLB Waivers
States that got flexibility under the No Child Left Behind Act have promised cash bonuses and other rewards to high-performing schools and those that show significant progress.
May 6, 2013 - Education Week
Social-Emotional Learning Gets Race to Top Boost
Districts are using their share of the federal grant dollars for a range of efforts aimed at the "whole child."
May 3, 2013 - Education Week
Commentary
Overcoming Four Barriers to Evidence-Based Education
Federal officials should help create a coherent system of supports for research-based innovation in schools, Robert E. Slavin writes.
May 1, 2013 - Education Week

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