Heartland Newspapers - Education

Study: Homeschooled Teens Sleep Better (video)

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The stereotype that homeschooled kids do school in their pajamas may actually indicate better mental health.

Alabama Common Core Tests May Examine Kids’ Motivation, Behavior

As Alabama legislators tabled a bill to withdraw from Common Core national standards, its department of education is adopting related tests and attempting to convince legislators and voters to keep

Study: Teacher Quality Not Linked to Advanced Degrees or Experience

An advanced degree and multiple years of teaching experience don’t necessarily make for a better teacher.

Indiana Common Core Bill Bottlenecked in House

Indiana’s bid to pause national education standards is bottlenecked in the House Education Committee, where Chairman Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) says nothing has changed his mind about refusing to

STAR Wars Begin Again over California Tests

In January, State Superintendent Tom Torlakson recommended $1 billion in changes to the state’s battery of tests so California’s 4 million students will have to complete tasks such

Bill Would Expand Georgia Education Tax Credits

Legislation pending in Georgia would raise the state’s tax-credit scholarship cap from $50 million to $80 million.

Progressive Education Group Buys Pro-Common Core Ads in Indiana

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An advocacy group paid approximately $90,000 for TV and radio ads supporting national Common Core education standards in Indiana.

School Choice Gains Momentum in States (short)

School choice is increasingly popular among families, teachers, and legislators across the nation.
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