Educators say legislative budget error could cost district charter schools millions
When lawmakers approved the state budget in March, they accidentally left out one key part. Because of the omission, several longstanding district-sponsored charter schools – public schools that have reorganized as charter schools to capture more state funding – will be on the hook for tens of millions of dollars in back payments.
Dept. of Ed spox: Board staff ‘misleading’ or ‘lying’
ADE spokeswoman Sally Stewart took exception to Board of Education President Greg Miller’s complaint over Douglas moving forward unilaterally on getting public input on the draft of proposed new fine arts standards for K-12 students.
Senate votes to preserve Common Core
Common Core appears to be here to stay, at least for the time being.
Proposal would strip schools chief Douglas of power over state school board employees
A state senator is proposing to strip state schools chief Diane Douglas of much of her control over employees of the Board of Education.