Stephanie Simon

Teachers unions notch big wins on state education votes

May 14, 2019 at 2:25 a.m.

(Reuters) - Teachers unions won several big victories in both red and blue states Tuesday, overturning laws that would have eliminated tenure in Idaho and South Dakota, defeating a threat...

Some states will soon call the roll on school reform

August 23, 2021 at 9:32 p.m.

(Reuters) - Voters in several states will weigh in next month on some of the most contentious issues in public education, including teacher tenure, charter schools and merit pay for...

Some states will soon call the roll on school reform

August 22, 2019 at 11:33 a.m.

(Reuters) - Voters in several states will weigh in next month on some of the most contentious issues in public education, including teacher tenure, charter schools and merit pay for...

The new U.S. visa rush: Build a charter school, get a green card

August 23, 2021 at 8:41 p.m.

(Reuters) - It's been a turbulent period for charter schools in the United States, with financial analysts raising concerns about their stability and regulators in several states shutting down schools...

The new U.S. visa rush: Build a charter school, get a green card

August 22, 2019 at 11:18 a.m.

“Parent power” film stirs hopes of education reform activists

August 23, 2021 at 8:01 p.m.

(Reuters) - Education reform film "Won't Back Down" opened Friday to terrible reviews - and high hopes from activists who expect the movie to inspire parents everywhere to demand big...

“Parent power” film stirs hopes of education reform activists

December 25, 2018 at 12:04 a.m.

(Reuters) - Education reform film "Won't Back Down" opened Friday to terrible reviews - and high hopes from activists who expect the movie to inspire parents everywhere to demand big...

Five-year-olds put to the test as kindergarten exams gain steam

August 22, 2019 at 10:58 a.m.

(Reuters) - With school in full swing across the United States, the littlest students are getting used to the blocks table and the dress-up corner - and that staple of...

Analysis: Striking Chicago teachers take on national education reform

August 22, 2019 at 10:41 a.m.

(Reuters) - Chicago teachers walking picket lines on Monday, in a strike that has closed schools across the city, are taking on not just their combative mayor but a powerful...

Obama, Romney spar over private-sector’s role in education

August 23, 2021 at 5:55 p.m.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - On the campaign trail during the past week, President Barack Obama talked a lot about education. Making a bid for young voters and their parents, Obama accused...

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