Education policy
Negotiations revive education debates in Nevada statehouse
By Sam Metz May. 31, 2021 08:39 PM EDT
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A mining tax proposal introduced in the Nevada statehouse has revived longstanding debates about charter schools and tax credits that...
State orders Chicago to fix special education in detention
By Kelly Garcia Of Injustice Watch Apr. 24, 2021 01:01 AM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — The Illinois State Board of Education has ordered Chicago Public Schools to fix problems with special education services for students at the...
New Hampshire Senate gives initial OK to school voucher bill
By Holly Ramer Mar. 18, 2021 02:26 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The Republican-led New Hampshire Senate gave preliminary approval Thursday to a school voucher bill that supporters say would especially...
Action on school choice legislation delayed until next year
Feb. 21, 2021 10:22 AM EST
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire lawmakers are setting aside a spirited debate over school choice for the next year.
The House Education...
Bill would redirect student funds toward school of choice
By Patrick Hauf Of Capital News Service Feb. 16, 2021 05:23 PM EST
After Maryland Democrats successfully pushed through a multi-billion dollar education reform bill last week, one Republican lawmaker has proposed pandemic...
Editorial Roundup: Missouri
By The Associated Press Feb. 16, 2021 10:00 AM EST
St. Louis Post-Dispatch. February 13, 2021.
Editorial: Parson once again points the finger of blame elsewhere for his own failings
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7 face off in primary for Wisconsin's school superintendent
By Scott Bauer Feb. 04, 2021 10:46 AM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The race to be Wisconsin's top education official is wide open for the first time in a dozen years and it's only the second time since the...

Education nominee pledges new guidance, more virus testing
By Collin Binkley Feb. 03, 2021 09:32 AM EST
School choice debate returns to New Hampshire Statehouse
By Holly Ramer Feb. 02, 2021 04:41 PM EST
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The debate over school choice has returned to the New Hampshire Statehouse, pushed by a larger Republican majority and a growing number of...

Indiana lawmakers push for school choice, voucher expansion
By Casey Smith Jan. 30, 2021 09:15 AM EST
Indian education funding at stake in New Mexico legislature
By Cedar Attanasio Jan. 28, 2021 08:18 PM EST
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Indian education advocates say state officials are finally starting to speak their language.
That's not an Indigenous...
United Way unveils $100M plan to address racial inequity
Jan. 15, 2021 10:59 AM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — United Way of Rhode Island on Friday unveiled a $100 million plan to build racial equity in the state through improved educational...

In farewell, DeVos urges Congress to reject Biden's policies
By Collin Binkley Jan. 04, 2021 02:08 PM EST

In farewell, DeVos urges Congress to reject Biden's policies
By Collin Binkley Jan. 04, 2021 01:40 PM EST

Holcomb announces pick for new Indiana education secretary
By Casey Smith Nov. 19, 2020 02:12 PM EST

Colorado governor calls special session for COVID-19 relief
By Patty Nieberg Nov. 17, 2020 04:58 PM EST
Editorial Roundup: New England
By The Associated Press Oct. 30, 2020 04:42 PM EDT
Recent editorials of regional and national interest from New England’s newspapers:
CONNECTICUT:
Crackdown on COVID...