Legislation

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  • Duncan impresses during Senate hearing
    Wed, Jan 14, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Federal Policy
    At his Senate confirmation hearing Jan. 13, Education Secretary-designate Arne Duncan said he hopes to be able to continue the "Obama effect" with children by improving access to early childhood programs, raising standards and increasing teacher quality in K-12 schools, and boosting access to higher education. Key concepts: Arne Duncan, education secretary, president-elect, senate hearing [ Read More ]

  • Updated privacy law addresses student safety
    Mon, Jan 12, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Federal Policy , Safety & security
    New student-privacy rules that take effect this month address two burgeoning challenges in higher education: shielding students from computer-related identity theft and keeping them safe from peers who might have emotional problems. Key concepts: FERPA, student safety, student privacy, student ID numbers, identification theft. [ Read More ]

  • Obama urges action on stimulus plan
    Fri, Jan 09, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Federal Policy
    President-elect Barack Obama shed more light on his economic recovery plan in a Jan. 8 speech at Virginia's George Mason University--and for education, the news is encouraging. Key concepts: Obama and education, George Mason University, Obama and economy [ Read More ]

  • FCC chief drops filters to save free broadband
    Wed, Jan 07, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Federal Policy
    Before he steps down as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Kevin Martin still hopes to win approval for his plan to auction off a slice of the airwaves for a free, nationwide wireless broadband network. To increase the chances that his proposal will win the support of his fellow commissioners, Martin said he has removed one especially contested element: a requirement that the provider of the wireless network filter internet content to block any material deemed inappropriate for children. Key concepts: kevin martin, internet filter, internet filtering, broadband internet wireless, t mobile usa [ Read More ]

  • Denver superintendent goes to Washington
    Tue, Jan 06, 2009    Primary Topic Channel:  Federal Policy
    School leaders soon could have another ally in Congress: Michael Bennet, superintendent of the Denver Public Schools, was named Jan. 3 by Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter as his choice to fill the remaining two years of the Senate term of Democratic Sen. Ken Salazar, who is awaiting confirmation as interior secretary for President-elect Barack Obama. Key concepts: denver public schools, ken salazar, colorado senator, michael bennet [ Read More ]

  • State school chiefs seek Obama's ear
    Thu, Dec 18, 2008    Primary Topic Channel:  Federal Policy
    The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) released a list of recommendations Dec. 15 it says President-elect Barack Obama should focus on during his first 100 days in office--including the promotion of state innovation, equitable access to technology for all students and their families, and continuous school improvement. [ Read More ]

  • Schools can scan more criminal records online
    Wed, Dec 17, 2008    Primary Topic Channel:  State Policy
    Want to know whether the job applicant in front of you has a criminal past? Finding out can often be just a mouse click away, thanks to a growing crop of searchable--and controversial--online databases run directly by states. [ Read More ]

  • Free broadband plan raises critics' ire
    Tue, Dec 16, 2008    Primary Topic Channel:  Federal Policy
    A controversial plan that could hasten the availability of broadband internet access for all Americans faces yet another setback, as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) once again has taken a vote on the plan off its scheduled agenda. [ Read More ]

  • Ed tech central to Obama's recovery plan
    Tue, Dec 09, 2008    Primary Topic Channel:  Federal Policy
    To boost the sinking economy, government needs to invest in modernizing and upgrading school buildings, expanding broadband internet access, making public buildings more energy efficient, and launching a public works program to rebuild the nation's highways, said President-elect Barack Obama in a Dec. 6 radio address. [ Read More ]

  • Suburban Ohio school district wants a bailout, too
    Wed, Dec 03, 2008    Primary Topic Channel:  Federal Policy
    A financially ailing Ohio school district has joined the ranks of banks and automakers clamoring for a portion of the $700 billion economic bailout package. Olmsted Falls Superintendent Todd Hoadley said Tuesday that if automakers and big U.S. cities can ask for federal bailout money, schools should be able to follow suit. [ Read More ]

 

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