/governors Governors en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:56:54 GMT /policy-politics/education-weeks-guide-to-the-2024-election/2024/09 The presidential race isn't the only one on ballots this November that could have major implications for K-12 schools. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:56:54 GMT /policy-politics/education-weeks-guide-to-the-2024-election/2024/09 /policy-politics/tim-walz-a-former-teacher-is-kamala-harris-running-mate/2024/08 Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a former high school teacher and football coach, for the No. 2 slot on the Democratic ticket. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:50:58 GMT /policy-politics/tim-walz-a-former-teacher-is-kamala-harris-running-mate/2024/08 /policy-politics/what-we-know-about-kamala-harris-education-record/2024/07 Harris is the frontrunner for the top of the ticket. A look at her record on K-12, along with those of other Democratic contenders. Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:04:13 GMT /policy-politics/what-we-know-about-kamala-harris-education-record/2024/07 /policy-politics/a-state-considers-a-future-in-which-schools-cant-rely-on-property-taxes/2024/07 How would school districts fill the gap if a governor gets his wishes? Tue, 09 Jul 2024 21:05:34 GMT /policy-politics/a-state-considers-a-future-in-which-schools-cant-rely-on-property-taxes/2024/07 /policy-politics/republican-and-democratic-governors-both-are-touting-this-k-12-priority/2024/03 Workforce readiness and career and technical education were the most common education themes in governors' state of the state addresses. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:06:15 GMT /policy-politics/republican-and-democratic-governors-both-are-touting-this-k-12-priority/2024/03 /policy-politics/whats-on-the-k-12-agenda-for-states-this-year-4-takeaways/2024/01 69´«Ă˝ instruction, private school choice, and teacher pay are among the issues leading governors' K-12 education agendas. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:49:35 GMT /policy-politics/whats-on-the-k-12-agenda-for-states-this-year-4-takeaways/2024/01 /policy-politics/desantis-vs-newsom-how-k-12-schools-fared-in-the-red-vs-blue-state-debate/2023/12 The Florida and California governors sparred over book bans, school closures, and parental rights during their Fox News debate. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:07:38 GMT /policy-politics/desantis-vs-newsom-how-k-12-schools-fared-in-the-red-vs-blue-state-debate/2023/12 /policy-politics/liberals-win-hotly-contested-school-board-races-in-backlash-to-conservative-control/2023/11 A Democrat who championed teacher pay raises was also reelected Kentucky's governor and Democrats won legislative majorities in Virginia. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:39:00 GMT /policy-politics/liberals-win-hotly-contested-school-board-races-in-backlash-to-conservative-control/2023/11 /policy-politics/why-governors-are-exerting-more-control-over-schools/2023/11 Ohio has become the latest state to award the governor more control over schools. But the change has run into legal challenges. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:33:37 GMT /policy-politics/why-governors-are-exerting-more-control-over-schools/2023/11 /policy-politics/what-california-gov-newsoms-fight-with-a-school-district-says-about-local-control/2023/08 Newsom threatened to fine the Temecula Valley school board after it rejected a curriculum that mentioned gay rights leader Harvey Milk. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 23:18:41 GMT /policy-politics/what-california-gov-newsoms-fight-with-a-school-district-says-about-local-control/2023/08 /policy-politics/a-governor-boosted-school-funding-for-the-next-400-years-but-the-reality-is-more-complex/2023/07 Wisconsin's governor enshrined mandatory K-12 funding increases in law until 2425—but the move may not be transformative for districts. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:08:04 GMT /policy-politics/a-governor-boosted-school-funding-for-the-next-400-years-but-the-reality-is-more-complex/2023/07 /teaching-learning/opinion-desantis-take-on-ap-african-american-studies-was-principled-the-medias-response-was-not/2023/03 News coverage characterized the concern as an unwillingness to teach about racism rather than how to teach it. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:00:54 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-desantis-take-on-ap-african-american-studies-was-principled-the-medias-response-was-not/2023/03 /teaching-learning/teacher-pay-raise-proposals-are-gaining-bipartisan-support-whats-in-them/2023/03 More conservative governors are signing onto teacher pay raises, a cause that's typically been championed by Democrats. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 23:31:49 GMT /teaching-learning/teacher-pay-raise-proposals-are-gaining-bipartisan-support-whats-in-them/2023/03 /leadership/opinion-educators-we-must-defend-ap-african-american-studies/2023/02 In an open letter to colleagues, a former Florida educator urges teachers to speak out. "No one will save us." Thu, 02 Feb 2023 22:22:13 GMT /leadership/opinion-educators-we-must-defend-ap-african-american-studies/2023/02 /policy-politics/the-push-for-school-choice-is-accelerating/2023/01 States across the country are considering sweeping school choice bills that would send public funds to private schools. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:04:19 GMT /policy-politics/the-push-for-school-choice-is-accelerating/2023/01 /policy-politics/the-republican-fight-against-critical-race-theory-continues-as-arkansas-enacts-new-ban/2023/01 Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order this week banning “indoctrination and critical race theory” in schools. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:08:57 GMT /policy-politics/the-republican-fight-against-critical-race-theory-continues-as-arkansas-enacts-new-ban/2023/01 /policy-politics/educators-weigh-k-12-impact-from-an-unpredictable-election/2022/11 Many of the most contentious issues in the 2022 midterms resonate most at the local level. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 22:10:14 GMT /policy-politics/educators-weigh-k-12-impact-from-an-unpredictable-election/2022/11 /policy-politics/k-12-and-the-midterms-what-to-watch-for/2022/11 Educators sound off on what the hard-fought midterm elections could mean for K-12 policy. Tue, 08 Nov 2022 23:17:54 GMT /policy-politics/k-12-and-the-midterms-what-to-watch-for/2022/11 /policy-politics/election-guide-2022-k-12-issues-and-candidates-shaping-the-midterms/2022/09 Education was at the heart of some of the most contentious issues on voters' minds as they weigh candidates from governor to local school board. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:03:52 GMT /policy-politics/election-guide-2022-k-12-issues-and-candidates-shaping-the-midterms/2022/09 /policy-politics/the-covid-school-relief-funds-you-might-not-know-about-explained/2022/08 Governors got $7 billion to spend on COVID relief efforts for K-12 and higher education with broad discretion on how to use it. Thu, 04 Aug 2022 21:59:50 GMT /policy-politics/the-covid-school-relief-funds-you-might-not-know-about-explained/2022/08 /policy-politics/texas-governor-sparks-backlash-with-talk-of-rolling-back-free-school-for-immigrant-kids/2022/05 Critics assailed Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's idea as “hare-brained” and “cruel.” Fri, 06 May 2022 15:25:33 GMT /policy-politics/texas-governor-sparks-backlash-with-talk-of-rolling-back-free-school-for-immigrant-kids/2022/05 /policy-politics/texas-educators-say-they-dont-want-to-be-transgender-police/2022/03 The governor says some medical treatments for transgender children can constitute child abuse, triggering mandatory reporting for teachers. Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:11:30 GMT /policy-politics/texas-educators-say-they-dont-want-to-be-transgender-police/2022/03 /policy-politics/three-governors-to-end-school-mask-rules-will-others-follow/2022/02 Educators await decisions from their governors about whether to continue universal mask requirements in schools. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 23:21:35 GMT /policy-politics/three-governors-to-end-school-mask-rules-will-others-follow/2022/02 /leadership/governor-substitutes-at-elementary-school-amid-chronic-staff-shortages/2022/01 The omicron variant has ravaged New Mexico schools, leaving a wave of staff and student absences. Thu, 27 Jan 2022 23:51:40 GMT /leadership/governor-substitutes-at-elementary-school-amid-chronic-staff-shortages/2022/01 /policy-politics/opinion-5-takeaways-for-education-from-virginias-governor-race/2021/11 In an election where K-12 schooling was widely seen as the central issue, Glenn Youngkin’s victory has important implications for schools. Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:59:33 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-5-takeaways-for-education-from-virginias-governor-race/2021/11 /policy-politics/how-one-governors-race-has-channeled-national-and-local-anger-over-schools/2021/10 Virginia's gubernatorial candidates are fighting over everything from parents' roles to banning books. Is this a preview of 2022 elections? Wed, 27 Oct 2021 19:45:44 GMT /policy-politics/how-one-governors-race-has-channeled-national-and-local-anger-over-schools/2021/10 /policy-politics/dont-use-federal-covid-aid-to-undermine-school-mask-rules-u-s-treasury-tells-governor/2021/10 Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey violated the intent of COVID aid programs by using them to discourage school mask mandates, an agency letter says. Wed, 06 Oct 2021 17:37:32 GMT /policy-politics/dont-use-federal-covid-aid-to-undermine-school-mask-rules-u-s-treasury-tells-governor/2021/10 /teaching-learning/long-a-testing-bastion-florida-plans-to-end-outdated-year-end-exams/2021/09 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state will shift to "progress monitoring" starting in the 2022-23 school year. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 18:44:39 GMT /teaching-learning/long-a-testing-bastion-florida-plans-to-end-outdated-year-end-exams/2021/09 /policy-politics/kentucky-ends-all-statewide-mask-mandates-after-governors-vetoes-overridden/2021/09 The Republican-led legislation strips the Democratic governor's ability to issue statewide mask mandates in schools or anywhere else. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:15:06 GMT /policy-politics/kentucky-ends-all-statewide-mask-mandates-after-governors-vetoes-overridden/2021/09 /policy-politics/mask-mandate-lawsuits-reflect-bigger-battle-do-states-or-local-districts-control-schools/2021/08 Some legal clarity is forming over whether governors may restrict school districts from enacting mask mandates to fight COVID-19. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:50:54 GMT /policy-politics/mask-mandate-lawsuits-reflect-bigger-battle-do-states-or-local-districts-control-schools/2021/08