education: publications

2008

"Dark Days at School: Some States Allow School Districts to Shorten Week to Cut Costs," State News, Nov./Dec. 2008.

"Funding the Future: States Strive to Make Higher Education Affordable," State News, Aug. 2008.

"Support for Learning: Schools Focus on Mental Health Issues to Keep Students Engaged," State News, May 2008.

"Early Learners: Many States Expanding Funding for Preschool Programs," State News, April 2008.

"An APPLE for the Students: Initiative Aims to Get More Revenue-Generating Western Land for School Trusts," State News, March 2008.

"Military Moves: New Compact Aims to Ease Education Challenges Faced by Military Children After Parent's Transfer," State News, Feb. 2008.

2007

"Changing Course: Redesign Efforts Aim to Improve Nation's High Schools," State News, Nov./Dec. 2007.

"It's What You Know: U.S. Universities Strive to Compete in Knowledge-Based Economy," State News, Oct. 2007.

"NCLB: Not as Easy as ABCs," State News, May 2007.

"States Look to Boost Graduation Rates, Put More Students on Track for College," Firstline Midwest, April 2007.

"States Get a Head Start," State News, March 2007.

"Raising the Bar: Plans Seek Change in How Much, and How, Teachers are Paid,"Stateline Midwest, March 2007.

 

2006

“Wired for Success: Schools Using More Technology to Educate Students,” State News, October 2006.

"Bonus Points for Teachers,” State News, April 2006.

“Changing Economy, Poor Test Scores Add Up to New Math and Science Proposals,” Firstline Midwest, April 2006.

“States of Progress: Governors Outline Plans for the Future in State of the State Messages,” State News, March 2006.

“Skills to Work: States Seek Better Link Between Education Systems, Career Needs,” Stateline Midwest, March 2006.

“States May Be Next Step in Debate Over Evolution Instruction,” Stateline Midwest, Feb. 2006.

“Agendas For ’06: State of the States Include Ideas to Bolster Education, Health Care,” Stateline Midwest, Feb. 2006.

“Plan Aims to Cut Overhead, Targets Savings for Indiana Classrooms,” Stateline Midwest, Jan. 2006.

 

2005

Higher Education Information Tables, The Book of the States, 2005.

“Issues in Faculty Salaries and Higher Education Financing,” The Book of the States, 2005.

“No Child Left Behind: A Perspective,” The Book of the States, 2005.

Trends in America: Navigating Turbulence to Success, Dec. 2005.

“Learning Curve: North Dakota Adjusts to Changes in Era of No Child Left Behind,” Stateline Midwest, Nov. 2005.

“Trends in America: Charting the Course Ahead,” State News, Aug. 2005.

“Concerns about College Costs Intensify as Need for Higher Education Increases,” Firstline Midwest, Sept. 2005.

“Changes Seen in State Education Systems’ Use of Technology,” Stateline Midwest, June 2005.

Trends in America: Charting the Course Ahead, June 2005.

“Increasing Educational Opportunities: Improving State Policy to Offer Higher Education to All,” State News, June/July 2005.

“Charter Schools’ Growth Increases States’ Interest in its Impact on K-12 Education,” Firstline Midwest, May 2005.

“Governors’ Initiatives in 2005: Facing Up to the Problem?” Spectrum, Spring 2005.

“The Challenges Facing the Eastern Region and Partners,” Spectrum, Spring 2005.

“Forecast for the South: Partly Sunny Skies with a Chance of Rain,” Spectrum, Spring 2005.

“Recruiting and Retaining Teachers,” State News, May 2005.

New School Voucher Plans Considered in Indiana and Ohio,” Stateline Midwest, April 2005.

“Students’ Performance, Preparedness Levels a Concern for State Policymakers,” Firstline Midwest, March 2005.

“North Dakota Plan Centers on University-Business Partnerships,” Stateline Midwest, March 2005.

“What’s at Stake for States in the 109th Congress?” State News, March 2005.

“States Stride Forward: Solutions in Governors’ State of the State Messages Bridge Party Lines,” State News, March 2005.

“10 Change Drivers for the Future,” State News, Jan. 2005.

“Healthy Schools, State Solutions: Fixing the Sedentary and the Super-Sized in School Systems,” State News, Jan. 2005.

“Healthy Schools, State Solutions: Physical Education, Activity and Fitness,” School House Times, Jan. 2005.

“Kansas Lawmakers Told by Court to Increase School Funding,” Stateline Midwest, Jan. 2005.

“Wisconsin Considers New Proposals to Help its Rural Schools,” Stateline Midwest, Jan. 2005.

 

2004

“Kansas Seeks New Answers to Old Problem—School Funding,” Stateline Midwest, Nov. 2004.

“Community Colleges Growing in Number, Role in State Education Systems Expanding,” Firstline Midwest, Nov. 2004.

“Implementing No Child Left Behind,” State News, Oct. 2004.

“Higher Standard: States Strengthen High School Curricula and Requirements,” Stateline Midwest, Oct. 2004.

“Healthy Schools, State Solutions: State Nutrition Standards,” School House Times, Oct. 2004.

“Educating Immigrants and Their Children,” State News, Oct. 2004.

Doing the Math: Southern State School Finance Systems, Southern Legislative Conference, Oct. 2004.

“The Perfect Storm in Higher Education,” Spectrum, Fall 2004.

TrendsAlert: Educating Immigrants, Sept. 2004.

“Programs Seek to Improve Child Nutrition, Help Local Farmers,” Stateline Midwest, Sept. 2004.

“Illinois Adds New Laws to Curb Schools’ Dropouts,” Stateline Midwest, Sept. 2004.

“Trends Forum: A Look Ahead in Alaska,” State News, Sept. 2004.

“States Foster College Savings Revolution,” State News, Sept. 2004.

Issue Brief: Implementing No Child Left Behind, Eastern Regional Conference, Sept. 2004.

“States Adopt Technology,” State News, Aug. 2004.

“Trends Worth Watching,” State News, June/July 2004.

“Healthy Schools, State Solutions: An Overview of Physical Activity and Nutrition Policies Across States and Districts,” School House Times, June 2004.

“Education Priorities, Budget Constraints Sometimes Leave Gifted Students Neglected,” Firstline Midwest, June 2004.

“A Healthy Partnership: Innovative Farm to School Programs Address Childhood Nutrition,” State News, May 2004.

“Immigration’s Impact on States,” State News, May 2004.

“Learning More at Early Age Increasingly Seen as Vital to Success of Students,” Firstline Midwest, May 2004.

“Lawmakers Work With Schools to Teach ‘Democracy Appreciation,’” Stateline Midwest, May 2004.

“Anniversary of Brown Decision Leads to Questions about Its Legacy,” Stateline Midwest, May 2004.

Acing the Boards: Southern Student Participation and Performance on the SAT, Southern Legislative Conference, May 2004.

“Tweaking NCLB: States Given More Time to Meet Needs of English-Learning Students,” State News, April 2004.

"Key Issues: CSG Task Forces Consider Emerging Trends,” State News, April 2004.

“Hard-to-Staff Schools Underscore States’ Teacher Quality Challenges,” Stateline Midwest, April 2004.

“The Juvenile Justice Jam: State Officials Point to Schools as a Primary Source of Strain,” State Government News, March 2004.

“State of the States,” State Government News, March 2004.

“Have You Spotted This Trend? ‘Green’ Schools Can Reduce Costs, Raise Scores,” State Government News, March 2004.

“The Home School Debate,” State Government News, Feb. 2004.

“The Business of Education,” State Government News, Jan. 2004.

“Measures Seek to Expand Number, Types of Charter Schools,” Stateline Midwest, Feb. 2004.

“Off to a Good Start: Governors’ Speeches Focus on Young Learners, Economic Growth,” Stateline Midwest, Feb. 2004.

“Efforts to Close Student Achievement Gaps Intensify as Alarming Disparities Continue,” Firstline Midwest, Feb. 2004.

“What’s in the Cards for 2004?” State Government News, Jan. 2004.

 

2003

“Interest, Enrollment Increasing in States’ Online Schools,” Stateline Midwest, Dec. 2003.

“States Change With Technology,” State Government News, Nov./Dec. 2003.

“Forum Addresses State Policies,” State Government News, Oct. 2003.

“Sewing  Up Success: Seamless Education System Critical to Improving Student Achievement,” Stateline Midwest, Nov. 2003.

Status of Rural Education in the South: A Survey of Key Indicators, Southern Legislative Conference, Oct. 2003.

“Finding Focus: The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators Issues First Policy Report,” State Government News, Oct. 2003.

“Privatization in State Government: Trends and Issues,” Spectrum, Fall 2003.

“College Tuition Rises as States Cut Higher Education Budgets,” Stateline Midwest, Oct. 2003.

“Helping Families Save for College,” State Government News, Sept. 2003.

“Have You Spotted This Trend?” State Government News, Sept. 2003.

“Hispanic Legislators Lead Discussion on Ways to Help Immigrants,” Stateline Midwest, Sept. 2003.

“Judicial Legislating,” State Government News, Aug. 2003.

“Will the NCLB Help Rural Schools?” State Government News, June/July 2003.

“Controversy Surrounds Reading First,” State Government News, June/July 2003.

“Interstate Cooperation,” State Government News, June/July 2003.

“School Choice Gains Momentum,” State Government News, June/July 2003.

Filling in the Gaps: Solving Teacher ShortagesTeacher Recruitment, Licensure and Retention in the Southern States, Southern Legislative Conference, April 2003.

“Hard Times Generate New Ideas,” State Government News, May 2003.

“Federalizing Education: States Struggle With Decreased Autonomy and Increased Costs as They Try to Implement No Child Left Behind,” State Government News, April 2003.

“Federalism: Finding the Balance,” State Government News, April 2003.

“Making Dreams Come True: Section 529 College Savings Plans Increase Access to Higher Education for Low- and Middle-Income Families,” State Government News, April 2003.

“Finding Consensus on School Consolidation is Not an Easy Task,” Stateline Midwest, March 2003.

“Preventing Childhood Obesity,” State Government News, Feb. 2003.

“School Funding Changes Still a Priority, but Budgets Limit Options,” Stateline Midwest, Feb. 2003.

“States’ Prepaid College Tuition Plans Hit by Financial Difficulties,” Stateline Midwest, Feb. 2003.

“School Choice Supporters Poised for a New Legislative Push in State Capitols,” Firstline Midwest, Jan. 2003.

“Top Trends for 2003,” State Government News, Jan. 2003.

“Education Funding Squeeze,” State Government News, Jan. 2003.

 

2002

Signs of the Times: Midwestern Demographic Trends and Their Implications for Public Policy, The Council of State Governments Midwest, 2002.

“Health Care 101: A New CSG Survey Finds Growing Awareness of the Need for Health Literacy Initiatives,” State Government News, Nov./Dec. 2002.

“Rise in Immigration Brings Questions about Education Cost, Access,” Stateline Midwest, Oct. 2002.

“State Hopeful After-School Initiatives Can Curb Crime, Boost Student Achievement,” Firstline Midwest, Aug./Sept. 2002.

“Show Me the Money: Budget Shortfalls Dominated the 2002 Legislative Sessions,” State Government News, Aug. 2002.

“Teachers Use Lessons from Classroom in Their Work as Legislators,” Stateline Midwest, Aug. 2002.

Adjusting to New Era: States React to Education Challenges of the No Child Left Behind Act,” Stateline Midwest, Aug. 2002.

“Ridge Approach: A New Trend?” State Government News, June/July 2002.

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001—Leaving the States Behind? Southern Legislative Conference, June 2002.

“A Medical Misunderstanding: The Effect of Low Health Literacy on Health Care,” State Government News, May 2002.

“Doing More With Less in State Government,” State Government News, May 2002.

“Raising Dollars for Education,” State Government News, April 2002.

“Have You Spotted These Trends?” State Government News, April 2002.

“Education Act in State Hands,” State Government News, March 2002.

“Forecasting Trends in the States,” State Government News, March 2002.

“Computer Literacy a Vital Part of Michigan’s Education Plans,” Stateline Midwest, Feb. 2002.

“Dorm Sprinklers: Retrofitting Is In,” State Government News, Jan. 2002.

“Access to Ideas: CSG Helps Legislators Find Out What Laws Other States Are Enacting in a Variety of Areas,” State Government News, Jan. 2002.

“Changes in Economy Underscore Importance of Adult Education,” Stateline Midwest, Jan. 2002.

 

2001

“Poor Test Scores of Illinois Teachers Focus of Senate Hearing,” Stateline Midwest, Dec. 2001.

“Trends in 2001 Sessions,” State Government News, Nov./Dec. 2001.

“How Do Kindergarten Programs Differ?” State Government News, Nov./Dec. 2001.

“Reforming School Finance,” State Government News, Nov./Dec. 2001.

“Higher Education Up for Cuts as a Result of Budget Crunch,” Stateline Midwest, Nov. 2001.

“Interest Level in College Savings Plans Rises Thanks to More Choices, Better Benefits,” Firstline Midwest, July/Aug. 2001.

“More Federal Dollars Sought for Special Education Needs,” Stateline Midwest, Aug. 2001.

“A Raise in Pay: Iowa Bill Highlights State Actions to Improve Salaries of Teachers,” Stateline Midwest, July 2001.

“Initiatives Aim to Cause, Eradicate Root Causes of School Violence,” Stateline Midwest, June 2001.

“States Seek to Raise Grades,” State Government News, May 2001.

“States Struggle to Close Achievement Gap Among Students,” Stateline Midwest, May 2001.

“Scouting Trends in the States,” State Government News, April 2001.

“Virtual Schools Offer Students More Choices, Advanced Classes,” Stateline Midwest, April 2001.

“Small, Rural Schools Face Uncertain Future Due to Predictions of Declining Enrollment,” Firstline Midwest, March 2001.

“What’s Big in 2001,” State Government News, Feb. 2001.

“Report Highlights Strengths, Weaknesses of College Systems,” Stateline Midwest, Jan. 2001.

8 for the States: Top Issues for the 2001 Legislative Sessions, The Council of State Governments Midwest, 2001.

 

2000

Addressing the Skill Shortage: A Report from the Midwestern Workforce Development Policy Forum, The Council of State Governments Midwest, Nov. 2000.

“Bridging the Digital Divide,” State Government News, Oct. 2000.

“Teaching Safe Driving,” State Government News, Oct. 2000.

“New Plans Proposed to Ease Teacher Shortages in Midwest,” Stateline Midwest, Oct. 2000.

“States Re-examine Efforts to Improve Education Assessment, Accountability,” Firstline Midwest, Sept. 2000.

“Religious Issues and Elections,” State Government News, Aug. 2000.

“Legislators Seek School-Funding Solution After Court Ruling,” Stateline Midwest, July 2000.

“Habla Espanol? Difficulty Hiring Bilingual Teachers,” State Government News, May 2000.

“Breeding, Budgeting and Bible Verses,” State Government News, May 2000.

“States Take Closer Look at Effectiveness of Graduation Exams,” Stateline Midwest, April 2000.

Making a Safe Haven: A Review of School Safety Status, Perceptions and Practices in the South, Southern Legislative Conference, April 2000.

“Desperately Seeking Teachers,” State Government News, March 2000.

“Wanted: A Skilled Work Force,” State Government News, March 2000.

Early Parental Involvement is Key to Proposed Truancy Laws,” Stateline Midwest, March 2000.

“Agenda 2000,” State Government News, Jan. 2000.

“Johnny Be Good: Teaching Students Character Traits,” State Government News, Jan. 2000.

“Debate Over Charter Schools Heats Up in Michigan,” Stateline Midwest, Jan. 2000.

“States Consider Ways to Consolidate Struggling School Districts,” Stateline Midwest, January 2000.

 
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