Newspaper Articles – Mary Petrides Tillotson

House, Senate at Odds on NCLB Rewrite

Although Democrats and Republicans largely agree that No Child Left Behind, the largest federal education law, is a shambles, House Republicans and Senate Democrats have different ideas about how t

Schools Promote ‘Sex Apps’

Two major school districts are employing “sex apps” and sites to help kids access contraception and STD testing, and share STD test results with potential partners, all while bypassing parents.

Lower, Flatter, Easier Taxes Proposed in Wisconsin

Wisconsin business owners will get tax cuts and simplified paperwork if a bill sponsored by state Rep. Dale Kooyenga, R-Brookfield, passes.

Attorneys General Demand Broader Religious Exemptions to Contraception Mandate

More than a quarter of the nation’s state attorneys general signed a letter to Kathleen Sebelius, U.S.

Little Charter School Bill Passes Kentucky Senate, Fails House

A limited bill to introduce charter schools in Kentucky passed the state’s Senate, but failed in the House.

Texas Considers Five School Choice Bills

On April 9, Texas senators heard Senate Bill-1575, one of five school choice bills before state lawmakers this spring.

Massachusetts Schools Adopt New Transgender Policy

Massachusetts public schools may have to rearrange locker rooms, restrooms, and sports teams to comply with a new interpretation of laws prohibiting discrimination against transgender children.

Parent Trigger Reformer Elected to California School Board

Voters elected Teresa Rogers, a parent who helped pull a Parent Trigger in Adelanto, California, to the district’s school board.

Report: Nation’s Best School Districts Trail Global Competition

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Wealthy suburban school districts lack the academic heft many believe they have, according to the Global Report Card 2.0.