Monthly Archives: May 2012

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (May 21 – 25) in Washington. PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN Presidential candidate Mitt Romney announced the members of his education policy advisory group this week. He also gave a speech outlining his education platform … More →

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (May 14 – 18) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION The Department has announced an event to release the proposed requirements for Race to the Top district-level grants on May 22.  The Department … More →

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (May 7 – 11) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION 2011 NAEP scores for 8th grade science were released Thursday. Less than one third of 8th graders were deemed proficient in science, but scores were up … More →

Here’s a quick look at the news from last week (April 30 – May 4) in Washington. ADMINISTRATION The Department of Education provided feedback to the 26 states and D.C. that applied for NCLB waivers in Round 2, sending a … More →