Ed Policy
Education policy consists of news, commentary and stories that follow legislation and government action in the educational sphere.
Protecting Data Privacy with Thoughtful Policy
Data privacy is an issue that is coming to your backyard...if it hasn’t already. It was that sentiment that echoed through the Data Privacy Challenges and Opportunities panel at ExcelinEd’s 2015 Summit on Education Reform (#EIE15).
Boosting College and Career Readiness through Course Access
Course Access is an exciting policy approach that is boosting College and Career Readiness.
2015 ExcelinEd National Summit on Education Reform
Now in its 8th year, the 2015 Summit in Denver, Colorado, will bring together an international audience interested in innovations in education, with a focus this year on how to give students a high-quality education to prepare them for college or a career.
The End of Standards-based Reform: From Richard Riley to Arne Duncan
We'll look back on ‘93-’15 (Secretary Riley to Duncan) as the era of standards-based reform. Secretary Duncan, who announced his intent to step down, presided a period that will go down in history as the most active role for the Feds in U.S. education. So, what's next?
Smart List: 50 People Shaping the Future of K-12 Education
The 3rd Annual Smart Lists continue with 50 thought leaders and changemakers shaping the future of K-12 education that includes leaders from iNACOL, Big Picture Learning and NewSchools Venture Fund.
Smart List: 50 Advocacy Orgs Making a Difference
They’re back! The annual Getting Smart Lists acknowledge people and organizations making a difference. Today we are recognizing 50 great policy and advocacy organizations. These groups put students first, illuminate the path, and lead the conversation.
EdTech 10: When Working Together Works
This week's EdTech news revolved around working together to get things done with new leadership opportunities, support for strategies and models, insights into trends and perspectives, and advances in platform integration,
Boosting Access to the Benefits of Blended Learning
A vague Pennsylvania law is being interpreted to restrict blended learning for cyber schools. This is leaving cyber charter schools with little flexibility to create blended learning environments that combine the advantages of face-to-face instruction with the best of online learning.
Utah EdLeaders Consider Competency
Co-authored with Karla Phillips. Elected officials, state board members, K-12 and HigherEd leaders gathered at Southern Utah University for a Joint Education Conference to talk system improvement and innovation. The discussions addressed five potential next steps including flexibility from time based systems, a transition to proficiency-based diplomas and anytime, anywhere learning.
EdTech 10: Leading Toward System Change with Policy, Partnerships and Progress
Taking a cue from Leadership: Key Competencies for Whole-System Change was the leadership from policymakers, startups, and Edupreneurs with legislation, scaling and partnerships in this week’s EdTech news