/policy-politics/states States en-US 2021 (c) 91Ö±²¥ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:41:13 GMT /policy-politics/oklahoma-takes-step-to-require-parents-to-provide-schools-proof-of-citizenship/2025/01 Leaders in at least three states have made efforts to collect data on undocumented students, or outright ban them. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:41:13 GMT /policy-politics/oklahoma-takes-step-to-require-parents-to-provide-schools-proof-of-citizenship/2025/01 /policy-politics/opinion-the-age-of-adulthood-varies-by-state-this-matters-for-your-students/2024/12 States set different limits on when kids can do different things. What does this mean for education? Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-the-age-of-adulthood-varies-by-state-this-matters-for-your-students/2024/12 /policy-politics/which-states-require-the-most-and-least-instructional-time-find-out/2024/12 There's no national policy dictating how much time students must attend classes each year. That leads to wide variation by state. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:13:22 GMT /policy-politics/which-states-require-the-most-and-least-instructional-time-find-out/2024/12 /policy-politics/more-states-are-testing-the-limits-around-religion-in-public-schools/2024/11 A wave of state policies mixing public education and religion are challenging the church-state divide in public schools. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:13:45 GMT /policy-politics/more-states-are-testing-the-limits-around-religion-in-public-schools/2024/11 /policy-politics/a-state-changed-anti-bias-guidelines-for-teachers-after-a-lawsuit-will-others/2024/11 The lawsuit filed by a conservative law firm took issue with state guidelines on examining biases and diversifying curriculum. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:57:59 GMT /policy-politics/a-state-changed-anti-bias-guidelines-for-teachers-after-a-lawsuit-will-others/2024/11 /policy-politics/in-deep-red-florida-voters-reject-partisan-school-board-races/2024/11 Florida voters rejected a constitutional amendment to make school board races partisan. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:28:56 GMT /policy-politics/in-deep-red-florida-voters-reject-partisan-school-board-races/2024/11 /policy-politics/democrat-defeats-a-state-schools-chief-candidate-who-called-for-public-executions/2024/11 A candidate's past calls for Democrats' executions thrust one of this year's four state superintendent races into the national spotlight. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:37:53 GMT /policy-politics/democrat-defeats-a-state-schools-chief-candidate-who-called-for-public-executions/2024/11 /policy-politics/the-number-of-states-that-require-schools-to-teach-cursive-is-growing/2024/11 Here are the states that require schools to teach cursive handwriting. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:24:59 GMT /policy-politics/the-number-of-states-that-require-schools-to-teach-cursive-is-growing/2024/11 /policy-politics/5-ways-you-didnt-know-the-election-will-affect-k-12-schools/2024/10 Voters will weigh ballot items that affect funding for electric school buses, tax revenue for state education budgets, and more. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:50:57 GMT /policy-politics/5-ways-you-didnt-know-the-election-will-affect-k-12-schools/2024/10 /policy-politics/oklahoma-gop-lawmakers-demand-investigation-of-education-chief/2024/08 They have concerns about Ryan Walters' stewardship of federal and state funds and his transparency on meetings and open-records requests. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:21:47 GMT /policy-politics/oklahoma-gop-lawmakers-demand-investigation-of-education-chief/2024/08 /politics-policy/some-school-workers-now-get-unemployment-over-the-summer-heres-how-it-works/2024/08 Districts are scrambling as some states now allow non-instructional school employees to collect summer unemployment checks. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:27:54 GMT /politics-policy/some-school-workers-now-get-unemployment-over-the-summer-heres-how-it-works/2024/08 /policy-politics/why-this-state-will-take-a-class-requirement-off-the-ballot-and-why-it-matters/2024/07 Asking voters to decide on a curriculum issue could set a tricky precedent, experts say. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:30:29 GMT /policy-politics/why-this-state-will-take-a-class-requirement-off-the-ballot-and-why-it-matters/2024/07 /policy-politics/how-states-are-testing-the-church-state-divide-in-public-schools/2024/06 A new order to teach the Bible in Oklahoma is the latest action to fuel debate over the presence of religion in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:50:51 GMT /policy-politics/how-states-are-testing-the-church-state-divide-in-public-schools/2024/06 /policy-politics/the-surprising-contenders-for-state-superintendent-offices-this-year/2024/06 Two elections for the top education leadership job feature candidates who have never worked in public schools. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:31:08 GMT /policy-politics/the-surprising-contenders-for-state-superintendent-offices-this-year/2024/06 /policy-politics/does-a-ten-commandments-display-in-classrooms-violate-the-constitution/2024/06 Louisiana is poised to become the first state to require all schools to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:38:26 GMT /policy-politics/does-a-ten-commandments-display-in-classrooms-violate-the-constitution/2024/06 /policy-politics/politics-does-not-belong-in-education-says-a-departing-state-schools-chief/2024/06 Improving student outcomes requires finding common ground, says Missouri's long-serving education commissioner, Margie Vandeven. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:34:26 GMT /policy-politics/politics-does-not-belong-in-education-says-a-departing-state-schools-chief/2024/06 /policy-politics/should-voters-decide-what-schools-teach/2024/05 Californians may vote to require a new high school finance course. Critics argue it sets a bad precedent. Thu, 30 May 2024 21:13:40 GMT /policy-politics/should-voters-decide-what-schools-teach/2024/05 /policy-politics/is-bipartisan-education-policy-still-possible/2024/05 It's still possible to forge cross-party education policy coalitions, advocates said. Wed, 22 May 2024 21:02:01 GMT /policy-politics/is-bipartisan-education-policy-still-possible/2024/05 /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