State School Boards

States La. Gov. Bobby Jindal's Latest Common-Core Repeal Plan Mirrors Okla. Template
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announced legislation to upend the Common Core State Standards and aligned tests in that state, and give lawmakers ultimate power over replacement standards.
Andrew Ujifusa, March 18, 2015
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States South Carolina Adopts Standards Intended to Replace Common Core
The South Carolina Board of Education adopted standards intended to replace the Common Core State Standards on March 11, after the state required new standards for the 2015-16 school year
Andrew Ujifusa, March 11, 2015
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States When Will State Boards of Education Review Their Standards?
While state legislatures have become the focus of anti-common-core politics, state boards have their own role to play.
Andrew Ujifusa, March 4, 2015
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Law & Courts Ark. Governor Wants New K-12 Boss, But State Must First Change Rules
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson,a Republican, wants an ex-legislator to lead the state's public schools, but the governor needs a change to state law first.
Andrew Ujifusa, March 3, 2015
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Supporters of Indiana schools chief Glenda Ritz, who has clashed with GOP policymakers, turned out at the statehouse in Indianapolis, amid a controversy this month over testing.
Supporters of Indiana schools chief Glenda Ritz, who has clashed with GOP policymakers, turned out at the statehouse in Indianapolis, amid a controversy this month over testing.
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States Indiana Test Furor Adds to State's K-12 Tension
Officials scramble to cut back the length of time needed for the Indiana's state assessment, amid a continued tussle over education leadership in the state.
Andrew Ujifusa, February 24, 2015
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Standards & Accountability Louisiana Chief White Proposes Somewhat Familiar Common-Core Compromise
Superintendent John White revives an idea about testing that he first proposed last summer, and says tweaks to the common core may not be out of order.
Andrew Ujifusa, February 24, 2015
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Standards & Accountability Conflict Looms After Top Officials for Arizona School Board Fired by State Chief
The move could increase tensions between Superintendent Diane Douglas, a foe of the common core, and the state school board, which continues to support it.
Andrew Ujifusa, February 12, 2015
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States Testing Meltdown in Indiana as Officials Squabble Over 12-Hour ISTEP+
Gov. Mike Pence, Superintendent Glenda Ritz, and others are seeking emergency changes to the state test after an outcry that it would take students too long to complete.
Andrew Ujifusa, February 11, 2015
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States La. Gov. Bobby Jindal Slams Pro-Common-Core 'Elites' Who Insult Parents
In his speech to a conservative group in Washington, the Louisiana Republican said, "I have more confidence in the moms in this room than any collection of bureaucrats."
Andrew Ujifusa, February 5, 2015
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Standards & Accountability Gov. Jindal Urges State Board to Adopt Alternatives to PARCC
Jindal's Jan. 30 executive order is the latest step in the ongoing battle the Louisiana governor has waged against the standards and tests.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 30, 2015
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States Ind. Lawmakers Eye Proposals to Strip Power From Elected K-12 Chief
Arguably the most hostile relationship in state education politics could be fundamentally altered by Indiana legislators' current plans.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 29, 2015
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States States Are Losing Power Over Classroom Materials, and Districts Are Gaining It
The number of states that exert direct control over districts' choice of instructional materials through state funding has dipped from roughly 25 to 18 in recent years.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 27, 2015
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Standards & Accountability Miss. State Board Votes to Leave PARCC, Seek New Test for Next School Year
The Mississippi state board plans to seek a new test for 2015-16, but still plans to administer the PARCC exam this school year.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 16, 2015
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States Funds for Training Special Education Staff in Alternate Pathways Approved in La.
The state board of education approved $251,000 in funds to help train school-based teams of special education staff in creating new paths for promotion for students.
Andrew Ujifusa, January 16, 2015
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