/state-run-districts State-Run Districts en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Sun, 13 Oct 2019 17:38:11 GMT /education/how-little-rock-fits-into-the-national-landscape-for-state-takeovers-of-school-districts/2019/10 Arkansas leaders voted to return Little Rock schools to control of a local board after a nearly five-year state takeover. States around the country have wrestled with when to take control of struggling schools, and when to give that control back. Sun, 13 Oct 2019 17:38:11 GMT /education/how-little-rock-fits-into-the-national-landscape-for-state-takeovers-of-school-districts/2019/10 /policy-politics/13-years-post-katrina-new-orleans-elected-school-board-is-back-in-control/2018/07 The Orleans Parish School Board will oversee a wholly unique system of autonomous charter schools that has made significant gains since 2005, but still faces big challenges. Tue, 10 Jul 2018 16:38:07 GMT /policy-politics/13-years-post-katrina-new-orleans-elected-school-board-is-back-in-control/2018/07 /policy-politics/charter-schools-may-come-to-puerto-rico-but-dont-expect-another-new-orleans/2018/02 Puerto Rico is looking to charter schools and school vouchers to help rebuild and improve its education system post-Hurricane Maria. But is it really on track to implement a New Orleans-style overhaul of its schools? Fri, 09 Feb 2018 21:06:12 GMT /policy-politics/charter-schools-may-come-to-puerto-rico-but-dont-expect-another-new-orleans/2018/02 /policy-politics/diversity-in-charter-schools-another-look-at-the-data-and-the-debate/2017/12 Charter schools represent some of the most racially segregated schools in the U.S., according to a new analysis by the Associated Press, reviving a long-running debate inside and outside the charter sector. Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:05:38 GMT /policy-politics/diversity-in-charter-schools-another-look-at-the-data-and-the-debate/2017/12 /policy-politics/new-orleans-remaining-district-schools-move-closer-to-charter-conversion/2017/01 The principals of New Orleans five remaining traditional public schools are seeking to convert them into charter schools. New Orleans will become the nation's first all-charter school district if the application is approved. Mon, 30 Jan 2017 17:37:25 GMT /policy-politics/new-orleans-remaining-district-schools-move-closer-to-charter-conversion/2017/01 /policy-politics/georgia-voters-defeat-state-run-district-for-struggling-schools/2016/11 The ballot question's defeat is a blow to Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, who championed the creation of a statewide school district to take over some of the state's lowest-performing schools. Wed, 09 Nov 2016 05:19:43 GMT /policy-politics/georgia-voters-defeat-state-run-district-for-struggling-schools/2016/11 /leadership/la-lawmakers-ok-bill-to-return-new-orleans-charters-to-local-oversight/2016/05 Louisiana lawmakers in both the House and the Senate have approved a bill transferring oversight of New Orleans charter schools from the state to the local school board. Fri, 06 May 2016 12:01:57 GMT /leadership/la-lawmakers-ok-bill-to-return-new-orleans-charters-to-local-oversight/2016/05 /leadership/video-new-orleans-schools-10-years-after-katrina/2016/04 When Hurricane Katrina flooded New Orleans 10 years ago, it upended the city's troubled school system and prompted a controversial state-led experiment in public education. Correspondent John Tulenko looks into the whole story. Education Week Video Tue, 26 Apr 2016 22:14:18 GMT /leadership/video-new-orleans-schools-10-years-after-katrina/2016/04 /policy-politics/la-senate-thinks-its-time-to-return-new-orleans-schools-to-local-control/2016/04 The legislation seeks to return public schools鈥攁ll of them charters鈥攏ow overseen by the Recovery School District to the Orleans Parish School Board within the next three years. Fri, 22 Apr 2016 15:30:01 GMT /policy-politics/la-senate-thinks-its-time-to-return-new-orleans-schools-to-local-control/2016/04 /leadership/denver-gets-high-marks-for-school-choice-in-brookings-report/2016/02 Denver is the first large school district to receive an A grade from the Brookings Institution's annual Education Choice and Competition Index. Thu, 04 Feb 2016 14:40:00 GMT /leadership/denver-gets-high-marks-for-school-choice-in-brookings-report/2016/02 /education/tennessees-state-run-district-runs-into-political-trouble/2015/12 District-led efforts in Chattanooga, Memphis, and Nashville to turn around low-performing schools academically outpace those of the state, according to a recent Vanderbilt University study. Tue, 29 Dec 2015 22:30:59 GMT /education/tennessees-state-run-district-runs-into-political-trouble/2015/12 /leadership/michigan-could-disband-state-run-district-for-low-performing-schools/2015/12 Gov. Rick Snyder has hinted for months that the Education Achievement Authority's status has been under review while lawmakers his latest plan to overhaul public education in Detroit. Wed, 16 Dec 2015 15:47:41 GMT /leadership/michigan-could-disband-state-run-district-for-low-performing-schools/2015/12 /policy-politics/tenn-gov-names-new-superintendent-of-state-run-achievement-school-district/2015/11 Malika Anderson has been appointed the new superintendent of the Achievement School District, Tennessee's state-run turnaround district. She will take over the post from Chris Barbic. Tue, 03 Nov 2015 19:02:51 GMT /policy-politics/tenn-gov-names-new-superintendent-of-state-run-achievement-school-district/2015/11 /leadership/tenn-appoints-new-leader-for-state-run-turnaround-district/2015/11 Malika Anderson, the Achievement School District's current deputy superintendent, is a graduate of the Broad Foundation's Residency in Urban Education. Tue, 03 Nov 2015 18:31:01 GMT /leadership/tenn-appoints-new-leader-for-state-run-turnaround-district/2015/11 /policy-politics/report-state-run-districts-disenfranchise-blacks-latinos/2015/08 The Alliance to Reclaim Our 69传媒 asserts that state takeovers and state-run achievement districts increase segregation and dismantle community schools. Mon, 24 Aug 2015 20:45:48 GMT /policy-politics/report-state-run-districts-disenfranchise-blacks-latinos/2015/08 /policy-politics/new-orleans-education-10-years-after-hurricane-katrina-in-photos/2015/08 Education Week's special series on New Orleans 10 years after Hurricane Katrina examines how drastically public schools have changed in the city. Wed, 19 Aug 2015 11:52:06 GMT /policy-politics/new-orleans-education-10-years-after-hurricane-katrina-in-photos/2015/08 /policy-politics/new-orleans-test-scores-have-shot-up-10-years-after-katrina-report-says/2015/08 Charter schools have driven up student performance in New Orleans in the 10 years since Hurricane Katrina, according to the Education Research Alliance. Tue, 04 Aug 2015 10:40:47 GMT /policy-politics/new-orleans-test-scores-have-shot-up-10-years-after-katrina-report-says/2015/08 /policy-politics/head-of-tennessees-state-run-achievement-school-district-to-resign/2015/07 Achievement School District Superintendent Chris Barbic is stepping down from the helm of the state-run turnaround district, citing health concerns and a need for fresh leadership. Fri, 17 Jul 2015 20:53:23 GMT /policy-politics/head-of-tennessees-state-run-achievement-school-district-to-resign/2015/07 /policy-politics/the-head-of-tennessees-state-run-achievement-school-district-to-resign/2015/07 Achievement School District Superintendent Chris Barbic is stepping down from the helm of the state-run turnaround district, citing health concerns and a need for fresh leadership. Fri, 17 Jul 2015 16:24:24 GMT /policy-politics/the-head-of-tennessees-state-run-achievement-school-district-to-resign/2015/07 /policy-politics/leader-of-tennessees-state-run-school-district-to-resign/2015/07 Citing health concerns and a need for fresh leadership, Achievement School District Superintendent Chris Barbic says he's "leaving confident that Tennessee's schools are better off today than when we began." Fri, 17 Jul 2015 15:00:13 GMT /policy-politics/leader-of-tennessees-state-run-school-district-to-resign/2015/07 /leadership/more-states-are-creating-turnaround-school-districts/2015/06 Louisiana's Recovery School District is proving to be a model for many state governors who are intent on turning around struggling schools. Fri, 12 Jun 2015 13:29:12 GMT /leadership/more-states-are-creating-turnaround-school-districts/2015/06 /leadership/turnaround-trends-more-states-consider-creating-their-own-school-districts/2015/06 More states are following the example of Louisiana, Tennessee, and Michigan in setting up their own 'achievement' or 'recovery' school districts. The Fordham Institute examines the trend. Thu, 11 Jun 2015 11:23:11 GMT /leadership/turnaround-trends-more-states-consider-creating-their-own-school-districts/2015/06 /leadership/failing-schools-eligible-for-charter-and-private-takeover-under-wisconsin-plan/2015/05 The Republican-backed bill heads to the full legislature next week and will be up for debate in June. Thu, 21 May 2015 20:11:34 GMT /leadership/failing-schools-eligible-for-charter-and-private-takeover-under-wisconsin-plan/2015/05 /leadership/video-a-community-fights-to-fix-its-schools/2015/05 State, city, and school leaders are working together to turn around the school district in Lawrence, Mass. Read the related story: http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2015/05/06/state-takeover-gives-mass-district-a-fresh.html Education Week Video Tue, 05 May 2015 18:52:47 GMT /leadership/video-a-community-fights-to-fix-its-schools/2015/05 /policy-politics/plan-modeled-on-state-run-districts-in-tenn-la-approved-by-ga-senate/2015/03 The superintendent, who would answer directly to the governor, could turn those schools over to charter operators, shut them down, or change the management. Fri, 06 Mar 2015 15:37:57 GMT /policy-politics/plan-modeled-on-state-run-districts-in-tenn-la-approved-by-ga-senate/2015/03 /leadership/va-battle-brews-over-law-authorizing-state-run-district/2013/09 Local school boards in Virginia gear up for a legal fight against a new law creating a state-run K-12 district for low-performing schools. Wed, 11 Sep 2013 01:40:50 GMT /leadership/va-battle-brews-over-law-authorizing-state-run-district/2013/09 /leadership/state-run-district-proposed-to-run-milwaukee-schools/2013/08 Wisconsin leaders are the latest to consider the governance model. Tue, 27 Aug 2013 22:35:24 GMT /leadership/state-run-district-proposed-to-run-milwaukee-schools/2013/08 /policy-politics/virginia-school-boards-seek-to-stymie-new-state-run-district/2013/08 The Virginia School Boards Association and Norfolk City School Board hope to have the law that created the district declared unconstitutional. Fri, 23 Aug 2013 12:48:00 GMT /policy-politics/virginia-school-boards-seek-to-stymie-new-state-run-district/2013/08 /leadership/new-virginia-state-run-district-under-fire/2013/08 The Virginia School Boards Association and Norfolk City School Board hope to have the law that created the district declared unconstitutional. Thu, 22 Aug 2013 22:59:34 GMT /leadership/new-virginia-state-run-district-under-fire/2013/08 /education/amid-expansion-tenn-state-run-district-posts-mixed-test-results/2013/07 Tennessee's state-run Achievement School District, saw students' math scores on state standardized tests rise while reading scores fell. Thu, 25 Jul 2013 18:12:44 GMT /education/amid-expansion-tenn-state-run-district-posts-mixed-test-results/2013/07