Heartland Newspapers - Education

Study Finds ‘Troubling’ Lack of U.S. History Knowledge

Morgan Sweeney
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May 13, 2013
Comedian Jay Leno periodically devotes a few minutes of his TV show to “jaywalking” segments, where he and his camera crew take to the streets and quiz passersby about basic historical facts.

Put Parents in Charge of Education

John Conlin
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May 11, 2013
It took just eight years and 56 days for the United States to deliver on President John F. Kennedy’s pledge to put a man on the moon.

Georgia Charters Create Alternative Teacher Pipeline

Isabel Lyman
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May 10, 2013
Georgia charter schools have started their own first-in-the nation teacher certification program that is already inspiring charters in other states. 

States Reaffirm Cursive Instruction

Ashley Bateman
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May 09, 2013
Several states have passed legislation requiring public schools to teach cursive to fill in after adopting Common Core national standards, which do not require cursive.

Jindal to Revive Struck Voucher Program

Joy Pullmann
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May 08, 2013
Nearly 8,000 kids are suddenly uncertain about where they will attend school this fall now that the Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled 6-1 the state's voucher program is unconstitutional. 

James Guthrie: Pay Teachers $200,000 a Year (podcast)

Joy Pullmann
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May 07, 2013
Nevada’s education system is on a downward spiral, says former state Superintendent James Guthrie. He recommends one dramatic change: Paying top teachers $200,000 per year. Dr.

Indiana Expands Voucher Program

Rachel Sheffield
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May 07, 2013
So far, Indiana’s voucher program has provided private school scholarships only to families meeting certain income requirements. In May, Gov.
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