Governors

Standards & Accountability Common-Core Reports Tell Utah Gov. Herbert: State Retains Control Over K-12
The two reports indicate that overall, Utah retains control over its K-12 policy and schools retain control over curriculum under the common core.
Andrew Ujifusa, February 9, 2015
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States La. Gov. Bobby Jindal Slams Pro-Common-Core 'Elites' Who Insult Parents
In his speech to a conservative group in Washington, the Louisiana Republican said, "I have more confidence in the moms in this room than any collection of bureaucrats."
Andrew Ujifusa, February 5, 2015
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Standards & Accountability Testing Plans Set for All 50 States: Check Out the Final Map
After a good deal of uncertainty regarding states' testing plans, we've now got a complete picture of who's doing what for 2014-15 testing.
Catherine Gewertz & Andrew Ujifusa, February 4, 2015
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Gov. David Ige delivers his State of the State address in Honolulu, Hawaii., on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015.
Gov. David Ige delivers his State of the State address in Honolulu, Hawaii., on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015.
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States State of the States State of the States Coverage: Hawaii, Montana, South Carolina, Utah
Here are summaries of recent annual addresses by governors around the country.
February 3, 2015
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Standards & Accountability Gov. Jindal Urges State Board to Adopt Alternatives to PARCC
Jindal's Jan. 30 executive order is the latest step in the ongoing battle the Louisiana governor has waged against the standards and tests.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 30, 2015
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States To Keep Washington Out of K-12 Policy, Tenn. Lawmakers Turn to...Washington
The resolution says the federal government is acting like a national school board and asks the GOP-controlled Congress to return K-12 authority to the states.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 30, 2015
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States California Districts File Claim for Additional Funds to Cover State Testing
Four districts and one county education office in California say the state must provide more financial aid to local K-12 agencies to help them implement state assessments.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 29, 2015
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States Ind. Lawmakers Eye Proposals to Strip Power From Elected K-12 Chief
Arguably the most hostile relationship in state education politics could be fundamentally altered by Indiana legislators' current plans.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 29, 2015
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States Democrats in Washington State Become First to Officially Oppose Common Core
It's unclear what the state party's resolution will mean for the common core in the Evergreen State, which happens to be the home of prominent common-core supporter Bill Gates.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 28, 2015
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Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval acknowledges a guest in the gallery during his State of the State address at the Capitol in Carson City on Jan. 15.
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval acknowledges a guest in the gallery during his State of the State address at the Capitol in Carson City on Jan. 15.
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States State of the States Nevada Eyes Tax Hike for Schools
Nevada Governor Brian E. Sandoval proposed raising taxes to support a sweeping set of education initiatives he said will modernize the state's lagging K-12 school system.
Denisa R. Superville, January 28, 2015
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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez kisses 8th grader Kendal Sanders during her State of the State address at the New Mexico state capitol in Santa Fe, N.M., Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015. Sanders and class mate, Nathaniel Tavarez, right, were shot and injured at Berrendo Middle School in Roswell, N.M., last year.
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez kisses 8th grader Kendal Sanders during her State of the State address at the New Mexico state capitol in Santa Fe, N.M., Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015. Sanders and class mate, Nathaniel Tavarez, right, were shot and injured at Berrendo Middle School in Roswell, N.M., last year.
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States State of the States State of the States Coverage: Alaska, Colorado, Delaware, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York
Here are summaries of recent annual addresses by governors around the country.
January 27, 2015
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States Common Core Flip-Flop Times Two: One Tenn. Senator's Changing Positions
Do the changing positions of one key K-12 policymaker in Tennessee highlight the complicated political environment for the Common Core State Standards in the Volunteer State?
Andrew Ujifusa, January 23, 2015
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States Condoleezza Rice Tapped to Lead K-12 Advocacy Group Founded by Jeb Bush
Rice has close ties to Bush's family, having served as secretary of state under Jeb Bush's brother, former President George W. Bush, from 2005 to 2009.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 22, 2015
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Education Funding New York Gov. Cuomo Ties $1.1 Billion Aid Increase to Sweeping Policy Changes
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in his State of the State speech that, "Our education system needs dramatic reform, and it has for years." What are his plans for K-12 in 2015?
Andrew Ujifusa, January 22, 2015
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