State of the States (2007)
Follow Education Week’s comprehensive coverage of all 2007 State of the State Addresses as the nation’s governors outline their ideas on education and other legislative priorities. All stories include a complete transcript of the governor’s address, some also include audio and video versions.
Classroom Technology
State of the States
S.D. Leader Highlights Reading Efforts
In his third annual State of the State Address, Gov. Michael Rounds complained of “confusion” that has followed two $7.3 million grants that, at his behest, the legislature distributed to schools for the 2004-05 and 2005-06 school years—one-time money that will not be available for next year.
Science
State of the States
Fletcher Endorses ’Intelligent Design’
Improving Kentucky’s schools will be a key ingredient in making the Bluegrass State economically competitive and prosperous, Gov. Ernie Fletcher said in his third State of the State Address.
Education
State of the States
Governor Leaves Out Mention of Lawsuit
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ State of the State Address did not directly mention the prolonged court battle over education funding in Kansas that ended—at least temporarily—last summer. But the governor did recognize the legislature’s success in increasing fiscal 2006 education spending by $290 million over the previous fiscal year.
Teaching Profession
State of the States
Final Term to Focus on Pre-K-12 Education
Gov. Tom Vilsack of Iowa used his annual Condition of the State Address on Jan. 10 to shove aside any notion that he will be a lame-duck leader in the final year of his two-term tenure.
College & Workforce Readiness
State of the States
Efficiency in Spending is Governor's Goal
Gov. Mitch Daniels of Indiana promoted his Dollars to the Classroom proposal in his State of the State Address on Jan. 11.