/policy-politics/states States en-US 2021 (c) °ÄĂĹĹÜšˇÂŰĚł Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:48:17 GMT /policy-politics/states-direct-districts-to-defy-new-title-ix-rule-on-transgender-students/2024/04 Some districts could be in a perilous legal squeeze play between their states and the feds. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:48:17 GMT /policy-politics/states-direct-districts-to-defy-new-title-ix-rule-on-transgender-students/2024/04 /policy-politics/superintendent-vacancies-are-high-is-loosening-requirements-a-good-idea/2024/04 Wisconsin's governor, a former educator, vetoed a bill that would have waived licensure requirements for district leaders. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:31:24 GMT /policy-politics/superintendent-vacancies-are-high-is-loosening-requirements-a-good-idea/2024/04 /policy-politics/is-tutoring-at-risk-states-stretch-to-keep-funding-in-place/2024/04 States are using a variety of ways to ensure that tutoring programs can continue. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:59:44 GMT /policy-politics/is-tutoring-at-risk-states-stretch-to-keep-funding-in-place/2024/04 /policy-politics/republican-and-democratic-governors-both-are-touting-this-k-12-priority/2024/03 Workforce readiness and career and technical education were the most common education themes in governors' state of the state addresses. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:06:15 GMT /policy-politics/republican-and-democratic-governors-both-are-touting-this-k-12-priority/2024/03 /policy-politics/school-chaplain-bills-multiply-stirring-debate-on-faith-based-counseling/2024/03 Proponents say school chaplains could help address a mental health crisis. Opponents raise concerns about religious coercion. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:22:24 GMT /policy-politics/school-chaplain-bills-multiply-stirring-debate-on-faith-based-counseling/2024/03 /policy-politics/whats-on-the-k-12-agenda-for-states-this-year-4-takeaways/2024/01 Reading instruction, private school choice, and teacher pay are among the issues leading governors' K-12 education agendas. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:49:35 GMT /policy-politics/whats-on-the-k-12-agenda-for-states-this-year-4-takeaways/2024/01 /policy-politics/how-districts-can-navigate-tricky-questions-raised-by-parents-rights-laws/2024/01 Where does a parent's authority stop and a school's authority begin? A constitutional law scholar weighs in. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 21:56:44 GMT /policy-politics/how-districts-can-navigate-tricky-questions-raised-by-parents-rights-laws/2024/01 /policy-politics/what-2024-will-bring-for-k-12-policy-5-issues-to-watch/2023/12 School choice, teacher pay, and AI will likely dominate education policy debates. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 19:04:02 GMT /policy-politics/what-2024-will-bring-for-k-12-policy-5-issues-to-watch/2023/12 /policy-politics/how-a-parents-rights-law-halted-a-child-abuse-prevention-program/2023/12 State laws that have passed as part of the parents' rights movement have caused confusion and uncertainty over what schools can teach. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:39:45 GMT /policy-politics/how-a-parents-rights-law-halted-a-child-abuse-prevention-program/2023/12 /policy-politics/more-states-are-creating-a-portrait-of-a-graduate-heres-why/2023/12 A portrait of a graduate is a guiding document outlining a vision of what it means to be a successful student. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 21:49:51 GMT /policy-politics/more-states-are-creating-a-portrait-of-a-graduate-heres-why/2023/12 /policy-politics/desantis-vs-newsom-how-k-12-schools-fared-in-the-red-vs-blue-state-debate/2023/12 The Florida and California governors sparred over book bans, school closures, and parental rights during their Fox News debate. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:07:38 GMT /policy-politics/desantis-vs-newsom-how-k-12-schools-fared-in-the-red-vs-blue-state-debate/2023/12 /policy-politics/liberals-win-hotly-contested-school-board-races-in-backlash-to-conservative-control/2023/11 A Democrat who championed teacher pay raises was also reelected Kentucky's governor and Democrats won legislative majorities in Virginia. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:39:00 GMT /policy-politics/liberals-win-hotly-contested-school-board-races-in-backlash-to-conservative-control/2023/11 /policy-politics/why-governors-are-exerting-more-control-over-schools/2023/11 Ohio has become the latest state to award the governor more control over schools. But the change has run into legal challenges. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:33:37 GMT /policy-politics/why-governors-are-exerting-more-control-over-schools/2023/11 /policy-politics/opinion-michigans-gov-whitmer-has-a-message-for-teachers-move-to-a-state-that-has-your-back/2023/10 There are two competing visions for public education playing out across the country, writes Gretchen Whitmer. Here’s a vision for supporting teachers. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 20:17:10 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-michigans-gov-whitmer-has-a-message-for-teachers-move-to-a-state-that-has-your-back/2023/10 /policy-politics/state-laws-restricting-curriculum-pronoun-use-cause-confusion-and-chaos-in-schools/2023/09 Educators say state laws that limit teaching about race, gender identity, and sexuality are vague, with little help from state departments. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:14:06 GMT /policy-politics/state-laws-restricting-curriculum-pronoun-use-cause-confusion-and-chaos-in-schools/2023/09 /policy-politics/is-cursive-making-a-comeback-in-california-bill-could-revitalize-traditional-writing-skills/2023/09 California elementary and middle school students could soon see a renewed commitment to teaching cursive writing. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:13:24 GMT /policy-politics/is-cursive-making-a-comeback-in-california-bill-could-revitalize-traditional-writing-skills/2023/09 /policy-politics/floridas-edicts-on-schools-keep-changing-and-local-districts-are-confused/2023/09 District leaders say frustration is mounting as they try to enforce new education laws regarding gender issues, sex, library books, and race. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:46:45 GMT /policy-politics/floridas-edicts-on-schools-keep-changing-and-local-districts-are-confused/2023/09 /policy-politics/whats-with-all-the-education-news-out-of-florida-a-recap-of-education-policy-decisions/2023/08 Since 2022, the Florida department of education has generated a flurry of headlines around controversial policy decisions. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:11:08 GMT /policy-politics/whats-with-all-the-education-news-out-of-florida-a-recap-of-education-policy-decisions/2023/08 /policy-politics/massachusetts-joins-short-list-of-states-providing-free-school-meals-to-all/2023/08 States are stepping in where federal COVID-relief aid dropped off. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:31:34 GMT /policy-politics/massachusetts-joins-short-list-of-states-providing-free-school-meals-to-all/2023/08 /policy-politics/what-california-gov-newsoms-fight-with-a-school-district-says-about-local-control/2023/08 Newsom threatened to fine the Temecula Valley school board after it rejected a curriculum that mentioned gay rights leader Harvey Milk. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 23:18:41 GMT /policy-politics/what-california-gov-newsoms-fight-with-a-school-district-says-about-local-control/2023/08 /policy-politics/as-states-dole-out-billions-for-opioid-relief-educators-rarely-get-a-say/2023/08 Most states haven't included a district representative or state education department employee on their council for doling out opioid funds. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:10:46 GMT /policy-politics/as-states-dole-out-billions-for-opioid-relief-educators-rarely-get-a-say/2023/08 /policy-politics/louisianas-public-schools-must-now-display-in-god-we-trust-in-classrooms/2023/08 Mandates like Louisiana's are relatively common, and they are also controversial. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 22:31:04 GMT /policy-politics/louisianas-public-schools-must-now-display-in-god-we-trust-in-classrooms/2023/08 /policy-politics/the-steps-some-states-are-taking-to-redefine-student-success/2023/08 "We can’t go back to the way it’s always been done," says the head of the group that represents state education chiefs. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/the-steps-some-states-are-taking-to-redefine-student-success/2023/08 /policy-politics/ky-education-commissioner-says-dangerous-anti-lgbtq-law-led-to-his-resignation/2023/08 Kentucky’s top education leader said he didn’t want to enforce the new Senate Bill 150 that critics have called an anti-LGBTQ measure. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:28:45 GMT /policy-politics/ky-education-commissioner-says-dangerous-anti-lgbtq-law-led-to-his-resignation/2023/08 /policy-politics/opinion-advice-for-state-school-chiefs-focus-on-all-kids-at-all-times/2023/07 Through the pandemic and culture clashes, a state superintendent tried to keep her eye on her main mission—student success. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-advice-for-state-school-chiefs-focus-on-all-kids-at-all-times/2023/07 /policy-politics/an-inside-look-at-1-states-journey-to-transform-its-school-system/2023/07 Progress has been slow and uneven, but virtually all states have made some move to adopt competency-based learning. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:31:18 GMT /policy-politics/an-inside-look-at-1-states-journey-to-transform-its-school-system/2023/07 /policy-politics/six-states-have-made-school-meals-free-to-all-students-will-more-follow/2023/06 The new state laws provide universal school meals permanently, affecting 8 million students. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 23:58:13 GMT /policy-politics/six-states-have-made-school-meals-free-to-all-students-will-more-follow/2023/06 /policy-politics/absenteeism-data-is-inconsistent-across-states-but-its-improving/2023/06 Chronic absenteeism remains high. States need to consistently define and track student attendance, a new report says. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:15:04 GMT /policy-politics/absenteeism-data-is-inconsistent-across-states-but-its-improving/2023/06 /policy-politics/texas-bans-sexually-explicit-books-in-schools-law-gets-that-trash-out-gov-greg-abbott-says/2023/06 The bill was among four “parental empowerment” bills that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:16:22 GMT /policy-politics/texas-bans-sexually-explicit-books-in-schools-law-gets-that-trash-out-gov-greg-abbott-says/2023/06 /policy-politics/every-state-now-lets-schools-measure-students-success-based-on-mastery-not-seat-time/2023/05 Wyoming became the final state to adopt competency-based education policies when it approved a new pilot program in April. Wed, 31 May 2023 21:02:43 GMT /policy-politics/every-state-now-lets-schools-measure-students-success-based-on-mastery-not-seat-time/2023/05