State School Boards

Federal R.I. Chief Deborah Gist's Fate Uncertain as Contract-Renewal Deadline Passes
The Rhode Island education commissioner has previously stated she'd like to stay on under the new Gov.-elect Gina Raimondo, but Gist's current contract expires in June.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 5, 2015
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States Staying Close to Home, Missouri Picks Deputy Commissioner as New K-12 Chief
The Missouri State Board of Education has selected Margaret Vandeven to be its next state education chief, replacing Chris Nicastro.
Andrew Ujifusa, December 17, 2014
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Budget & Finance How California's Changes to Public School Spending Fit in a Broad Context
How does the philosophy behind California's new K-12 funding system differ from many state education policy initiatives and debates?
Andrew Ujifusa, December 10, 2014
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States Push to Eliminate Election of Indiana Superintendent Possible in 2015
Indiana Chamber of Commerce President Kevin Brinegar told the Associated Press that the group wants the governor or the state board to pick the state superintendent in 2016.
Andrew Ujifusa, November 18, 2014
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Education Funding Seeking Big K-12 Plans From Governors for 2015? Oregon Gov. Kitzhaber Delivers
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber, a Democrat, has presented a wide-ranging package of education initiatives that include a focus on early education, reading, and English-language learners.
Andrew Ujifusa, November 11, 2014
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States Ohio Bill to Repeal Common Core Clears Committee, Future Unclear
A bill to repeal the Common Core State Standards in Ohio passed a House committee, but its future in the state legislature is uncertain.
Andrew Ujifusa, November 6, 2014
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School Choice & Charters Tom Torlakson Declares Victory in Calif. Chief's Election
Tom Torlakson, the incumbent, has claimed a win over challenger Marshall Tuck in the state superintendent's race in California.
Andrew Ujifusa, November 5, 2014
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Standards & Accountability For New Common-Core Test, Ariz. Picks American Institutes for Research
The new test will be called the AzMERIT exam, and will replace the state's Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) tests
Andrew Ujifusa, November 3, 2014
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States Election 2014 Caravan of Delights: Colorado Gubernatorial Race
After enacting changes to literacy instruction and fiscal transparency, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat, is seeking re-election against former congressman Bob Beauprez, the Republican nominee.
Andrew Ujifusa, October 31, 2014
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States Despite History, N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Says: 'I Have Nothing to Do With Common Core'
Although he's previously stressed the importance of the common core, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in an Oct. 22 debate: "I have nothing to do with common core."
Andrew Ujifusa, October 23, 2014
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Education Funding No Child Left Behind, Race to the Top Targeted by Ga. Superintendent Hopefuls
Federal education law, and competitive-grant initiatives from Washington, are catching quite a bit of heat from the two candidates seeking to be Georgia's next schools chief.
Andrew Ujifusa, September 17, 2014
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States Law Allowing Utah Gov. to Pick School Board Candidates Ruled Unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled that a Utah law requiring the governor and a nominating committee to select which candidates can appear on the ballot for the state Board of Education is unconstitutional.
Andrew Ujifusa, September 9, 2014
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Federal Pa. Gov. Corbett Urges Review as Part of Effort to 'Roll Back' Common Core
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett releases a somewhat ambiguous statement about the future of the Common Core State Standards in the Keystone State.
Andrew Ujifusa, September 8, 2014
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States School Boards Group Hires Science Educator as Deputy Director
The National Association of State Boards of Education has named Francis Eberle as its new deputy executive director.
Liana Loewus, September 3, 2014
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