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Tennessee
July 25, 2018

In his final months as Tennessee governor, Haslam reflects on his education legacy

In a wide-ranging interview, the outgoing Republican governor talks about achievement gains, TNReady disappointments, pre-K challenges, and what's next.

DeVos on offense

National
January 16, 2018

DeVos criticizes Bush-Obama policies, saying it’s time to overhaul conventional schooling

One era of federal involvement in education is over, Betsy DeVos said Tuesday, in some of her most expansive public remarks since taking over the department last year.

on the record

New York
March 28, 2017

‘We need an opposite narrative’: Chancellor Betty Rosa on her year of trying to reshape New York’s education debate

What does Chancellor Betty Rosa think about her first year on the job? We sat down with her to find out.

DACA anxiety

Tennessee
January 20, 2017

What Trump’s inauguration means for one undocumented Nashville student-turned-teacher

Carlos Ruiz is a graduate of Nashville public schools and a high school Spanish teacher in Denver. He's also an undocumented immigrant.

moving on

Tennessee
August 4, 2016

As Memphis’ last public housing project closes, neighborhood schools and families scramble

Foote Homes has been home to tens of thousands of students to attend downtown Memphis schools since the 1940s. But that’s about to change.

Core Correction

New York
October 25, 2015

New York looks to tweak rollout of Common Core English Regents exam

The proposal to revive an older Regents English exam comes as the Obama administration issues a mea culpa for its role in pushing unpopular testing policies.

Teaching excellence

Tennessee
July 6, 2015

Two Tennessee teachers receive Presidential Award

A Memphis science teacher and a Montgomery County math teacher receive the 2015 Presidential Award for excellence in their craft.

Charters & Choice

Indiana
June 18, 2015

Daniels, Peterson recall the birth of charter schools at Mind Trust event

The dinner and panel discussion attracted a full house of 750 invitees to the Indiana Roof Ballroom.

Leadership & Management

Indiana
February 6, 2015

Obama at Ivy Tech: U.S. must 'be creative' to help students reach college

The president urged states' education leaders, from K-12 education to higher education, to work together in providing new, low-cost opportunities for students to earn credentials so they can enter the workforce earlier and earn higher wages.

Politics & Policy

Indiana
August 28, 2014

Indiana celebrates NCLB waiver win, but questions remain

Four months after Indiana was stunned to be put on a form of probation by the U.S. Department of Education, there was widespread relief today with federal officials approved the state's request to extend a waiver that releases schools from possible sanctions under No Child Left Behind. But there was also a sense that Indiana wasn't entirely out of the woods yet.

Student & School Performance

New York
July 21, 2014

NYC signs onto Obama’s push to give young minority men a lift

New York City is among 60 of the nation’s largest urban school districts that are pledging to help President Barack Obama push an initiative to improve…

Student & School Performance

Indiana
February 4, 2014

Senate votes to reject Common Core

Indiana legislators took a substantial step toward doing away with the Common Core today when the Senate voted to void the state's 2010 decision to adopt the learning standards. The 36-12 vote saw only Democrats vote against it. Under the bill, Indiana can no longer follow Common Core standards as of July 1.

In the spotlight

New York
January 29, 2014

Q&A with the NYC kid who caught Obama's attention

Estiven Rodriguez talks about his high-profile visit to Washington, D.C. and gives his recipe for success as a Spanish-speaking kid who couldn’t understand his teachers on his first day of school.

Student & School Performance

Indiana
January 29, 2014

Senate bill aims to kill Common Core in Indiana

Lawmakers could move to dump Common Core as Indiana’s official state standards under a bill the Senate Education Committee will consider Wednesday. A provision in Senate Bill 91, written by Sen. Scott Scott Schneider, R-Indianapolis, is focused squarely at killing Common Core in Indiana.

Student & School Performance

Indiana
January 15, 2014

Indiana's move away from Common Core becomes clear

Indiana appears to be on the verge of a final turn away from Common Core standards. Gov. Mike Pence made clear in his strongest words…
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