Issue Date:
March, 2013
Newspaper PDF:
The March issue of School Reform News reports public officials are meeting behind closed doors in states across the country to plan implementation of new Common Core math and English language standards, shutting out the parents whose children will be affected by the standards and the taxpayers whose money will fund the implementation.
Also in this issue:
- State Rep. Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) has introduced legislation that would make Georgia the eighth state in the nation to pass a Parent Trigger law.
- Parents pack a Senate hearing to support a bill withdrawing Indiana from the Common Core.
- Wisconsin students thrive in voucher schools as choice proponents urge expansion.
- Congressional negotiations put off necessary education spending cuts.
- Lawmakers propose expanding Indiana’s statewide vouchers.
- Teens start businesses to avoid college debt.
- Tennessee parents support Gov. Bill Haslam’s voucher proposal.
Newspaper Articles in this Issue
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States Should Not Dictate Curriculum
– February 16, 2013 -
Iowa Ranks Low on Teacher Prep as Governor Seeks Revamp
– February 15, 2013 -
New English Speakers Need Phonics, Syntax
– February 9, 2013 -
Virginia Unions Squabble Over Governor’s Teacher Proposals
– February 6, 2013 -
Call for More School Choice in Vouchers’ Birthplace
– February 4, 2013 -
Study: Boys with Equal Ability Get Lower Grades Than Girls
– February 1, 2013 -
Utah Senator Proposes Private Preschool Funding
– January 30, 2013 -
Tennessee Governor, Parents Seek Vouchers
– January 29, 2013 -
Louisiana Parents: Our Voucher Schools Are ‘Wonderful’
– January 26, 2013 -
Online Learning Grows
– January 26, 2013 -
Georgia Legislator Introduces Parent Trigger Legislation
– January 25, 2013 -
Democrat Proposes Chicago Vouchers
– January 23, 2013 -
Indiana Bill Would Expand Nation’s Largest Voucher Program
– January 22, 2013 -
U.S. Students Lack Crucial Vocabulary
– January 21, 2013 -
Families Pack Indiana Common Core Hearing
– January 17, 2013 -
Fiscal Cliff Deal Delays Necessary Education Cuts
– January 16, 2013 -
HHS Releases Negative Head Start Evaluation Four Years Late
– January 15, 2013 -
Virginia Legislator Revives ‘Tebow Bill’
– January 6, 2013 -
Young Entrepreneurs Bootstrap to Avoid College Debt
– January 5, 2013 -
Tax-Sponsored Common Core Meetings Closed to Public
– January 3, 2013
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Events
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Michael Bakalis: 'The Achilles Heel' - A Citizen’s Guide to Understanding and Closing the Black-White Academic Achievement Gap in Our Schools
The Heartland Institute,One South Wacker Drive
Suite 2740,Chicago,IL60606June 26, 2013, 11:30 AM -
Charles C. Johnson: 'Why Coolidge Matters'
The Heartland Institute,One South Wacker Drive
Suite 2740,Chicago,IL60606July 18, 2013, 11:30 AM -
David Gelernter: 'America-Lite'
The Heartland Institute,One South Wacker Drive
Suite 2740,Chicago,IL60606July 24, 2013, 11:30 AM
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Dinner with Gov. Scott Walker
The Drake Hotel,140 E Walton St,Chicago,IL60611June 19, 2013, 6:00 PM -
Sen. Roger A. Keats: 'Chicago Confidential'
The Heartland Institute,One South Wacker Drive
Suite 2740,Chicago,IL60606June 12, 2013, 11:30 AM -
Join Congressman Peter Roskam for a discussion on Medicare Part D
The Union League Club,65 West Jackson Boulevard, ROOM 700,Chicago,IL60604May 29, 2013, 4:00 PM
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