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May 2013 Insider: Tracking Measures, Growing Headwinds for Common Core, and Prospects for Administration Policy Proposals

May 14, 2013

In our May survey, we have asked Insiders to weigh in on the state of Common Core, in light of several recent developments including the RNC resolution, Randi Weingarten's suggested moratorium, and Senator Grassley's amendment. Read more
House Education Hearing on ESEA

By Jenna Schuette Talbot

May 9, 2013

A common theme heard from both House Committee members and witnesses was the desire for more regulator and fiscal flexibility at the state and district level. Read more
State Update: Transfer and Articulation Policies

By Ben Wallerstein

April 15, 2013

Historically, state policymakers have focused almost exclusively on the translation of military experience into course credit. However, with the emergence of more and more low cost or free course options, policymakers are taking note of the potential for MOOCs to de-risk an attempt at higher ed for nontraditional learners (and taxpayers), while increasing the pool of potential college completers. Read more
State Legislative Roundup

By Rachel Vessey Gibson

April 4, 2013

Although Congress has been on recess, state legislators have been busy. Here’s our round up of noteworthy legislative new. Read more
Majority Leader Cantor Pays Attention to Education

By Jenna Schuette Talbot

April 1, 2013

This morning, Education Week political reporter Alyson Klein takes a look at House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's growing interest in education and what it may mean for federal policy in the upcoming year. Read more
New Report Card Grades States on Digital Learning Policy

By Jenna Schuette Talbot

March 21, 2013

Today, Digital Learning Now! has released the 2012 Digital Learning Report Card, a state-by-state analysis of policies that are enabling new models of learning to thrive in public classrooms. Read more
March 2013 Education Insider: Tracking Measures, Sequestration, and Higher Education Act

March 14, 2013

This month's Education Insider focuses on the Sequester and the Higher Education Act. Read more
Competency-Based Education: Of Importance to K-12 and Higher Ed

By Jenna Schuette Talbot

February 26, 2013

Over the last year, we've seen a lot of excitement around shifting to competency-based models of academic advancement in both K-12 and higher education. Read more
February 2013 Education Insider: Digital Learning and Common Core

February 21, 2013

This month, we asked Education Insiders about general federal education policy, digital learning trends in K12 and higher education, as well as the implementation of Common Core. Read more
Don't Hold Your Breath: Waivers & ESEA Reauthorization

By Jenna Schuette Talbot and Rachel Vessey Gibson

February 8, 2013

Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) convened a full committee hearing to examine the U.S. Department of Education’s waiver process, which gives states relief from certain provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act. Read more

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