Politics K-12

GAO: Most Districts Not Spending Stimulus on Reform

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:35:03 -0500

Deficits, pressure to spend quickly, and murky guidance have led states and school districts to use stimulus money to save jobs and bolster existing programs, a Government Accountability Office Report says.

House Panel OKs Big Increase in TIF Grants

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:34:23 -0500

But President Obama's proposal to redirect some Title I money to the school improvement program is rejected.

New Blood on Key House Education Panel

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:37:31 -0500

By guest blogger Erik Robelen: Not only is there a new ranking Republican on the House education committee, Republicans now are getting a new staff director for the panel, Barrett Karr, who brings experience both in Congress and in the...

Draft Guidance on Title I Waivers Is Out

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:29:00 -0500

By guest blogger Erik Robelen: Better read this fast and start commenting. The Education Department this afternoon released draft guidance offering more details on the waivers states and districts may seek from Title I requirements as they spend the $10...

Arne and Co. Tackle Mayoral Control

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:55:26 -0500

A coterie of education big wigs, including Secretary Arne Duncan, weigh in on the pros and cons of mayoral control while the law's fate in NYC hangs in the balance.

Early Look at Duncan's NEA Speech

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:00:10 -0500

The Education Secretary took on some of the prized benefits of being a teacher: tenure, the salary schedule, and union protection.

States Get $2.7 Billion in Early Stimulus Aid

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:08:26 -0500

This chunk of the stabilization fund is meant to help out states as they face increasing budget pressures.

UPDATED: Mayoral Control Expires in N.Y.C.

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:40:12 -0500

New NYC Board of Education votes to keep Joel I. Klein as chancellor, affirms support of mayoral control.

Doomsday Clock Ticking on Mayoral Control in NYC

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:38:04 -0500

From guest blogger Lesli A. Maxwell So, there's less than 12 hours to go before New York City's mayoral control law expires, and the New York Senate remains in utter chaos, with few signs that sanity will prevail fast enough...

UPDATED: Arne Duncan Really Does Listen

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:51:03 -0500

If you think Education Secretary Arne Duncan and his staff don't read the comments on their ed.gov blog, then think again. As part of Duncan's Listening and Learning Tour, which will take him to at least 15 states in town-hall...

Eight States Procrastinate as Stimulus Deadline Nears

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:44:49 -0500

Texas and Wyoming are among the eight states that still haven't submitted their stabilization fund applications.

Stim 2: The Stimulus Strikes Back?

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:19:30 -0500

Another stimulus package could very possibly be Coming Soon to a Congress Near You, at least if Warren Buffett has his way.

Rep. John Kline: States Should Decide How Tests Work Under NCLB

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:26:41 -0500

The brand-new top Republican on the House Education and Labor Committee, Rep. John Kline of Minnesota, said this morning that he's not wedded to the idea that states should test their students in reading and math once a year...

Congressional Support of Obama/Duncan Education Agenda: What's Up?

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:59:53 -0500

Moderate Senate Democrats are embracing Obama's education reform agenda. Are "status quo" members of Congress not?

How Can Duncan Compete With Gov. Sanford's Argentinian Tango?

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:11:23 -0500

In a head-to-head match-up, Arne Duncan's student-aid announcement loses to the South Carolina governor's announcement of his South American escapade.