Governors

States Following Swift Change to State Law, Ark. Picks Former Senator as New Chief
Johnny Key, who did not meet earlier prerequisites for the commissioner's job, served in the state legislature from 2003 to 2013 and at one time led the state Senate education committee
Andrew Ujifusa, March 26, 2015
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A protester outside the New York state Capitol in Albany marches this month with supporters of public education. Hundreds of public school students and parents rallied at the Capitol to urge lawmakers to reject Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s education reforms.
A protester outside the New York state Capitol in Albany marches this month with supporters of public education. Hundreds of public school students and parents rallied at the Capitol to urge lawmakers to reject Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s education reforms.
Mike Groll/AP
Education Funding Gov. Cuomo's Budget Riles N.Y. Unions, Protesters
The spending plan would place increased weight on standardized test scores in teachers' evaluations and make it harder for teachers to earn tenure.
Stephen Sawchuk, March 24, 2015
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States A-F School Accountability Over in Virginia After Gov. Terry McAuliffe Signs Bill
Former Gov. Bob McDonnell, a Republican, signed A-F into law two years ago, but the bill ending it came from a fellow Republican in the state Senate.
Andrew Ujifusa, March 24, 2015
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States Mich. Picks Local Superintendent With Lobbying Background as Next State Chief
Brian Whiston, the head of Dearborn public schools, will replace Mike Flanagan, the longest-serving state superintendent in the nation.
Andrew Ujifusa, March 19, 2015
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States Bill Allowing Charter Schools Passes in Alabama, Awaits Gov. Bentley's Signature
If Gov. Robert Bentley signs the legislation allowing charter schools, the number of states not allowing charters will drop to seven.
Arianna Prothero, March 19, 2015
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States La. Gov. Bobby Jindal's Latest Common-Core Repeal Plan Mirrors Okla. Template
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announced legislation to upend the Common Core State Standards and aligned tests in that state, and give lawmakers ultimate power over replacement standards.
Andrew Ujifusa, March 18, 2015
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States Texas Senate Votes to Exempt Some Students From Testing Requirements
If Texas Gov. Greg Abbott were to sign the bill, it would be the second time in two legislative sessions that Texas lawmakers have reduced the mandatory testing burden on students.
Andrew Ujifusa, March 18, 2015
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States State of the States State of the States Coverage: Pennsylvania
Here is a summary of a recent annual address by a governor.
Benjamin Herold, March 17, 2015
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States Kansas Lawmakers OK Shift to Block-Grant Funding, But Court Fight Looms
The Kansas Legislature has approved a plan to switch K-12 spending from a formula to block grants, but the state's legal system might not approve of the change.
Andrew Ujifusa, March 17, 2015
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States South Carolina Adopts Standards Intended to Replace Common Core
The South Carolina Board of Education adopted standards intended to replace the Common Core State Standards on March 11, after the state required new standards for the 2015-16 school year
Andrew Ujifusa, March 11, 2015
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States Plan Modeled on State-Run Districts in Tenn., La. Approved by Ga. Senate
The superintendent, who would answer directly to the governor, could turn those schools over to charter operators, shut them down, or change the management.
Denisa R. Superville, March 6, 2015
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States Calif. Legislator Seeks $900 Million Boost for Standards Implementation
"Ongoing state investment is critical if we wish to build upon the progress that has already been made," a California lawmaker said in announcing the legislation.
Andrew Ujifusa, March 5, 2015
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States Study of K-12 Advocacy Groups Shows Policy World Has 'Changed Dramatically'
A Brookings Institution report shows that in battles over school choice bills in three states, advocacy groups with the same goals didn't always agree about legislation.
Andrew Ujifusa, March 5, 2015
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States State of the States State of the States Coverage: Ohio
Here is a summary of a recent annual address by a governor.
Sean Cavanagh, March 3, 2015
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