By: Neil Campbell We were excited to see that U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers from Washington introduced a bill just before Congress’ August recess, H.R. 5303, to promote high-quality blended learning schools across the country. Successful blended learning schools are created when teachers and school leaders design and implement new instructional models to personalize learning for…
Digital Learning Scores Big in Ohio
Note: State activity around digital learning continues to move at a rapid pace. One of the more exciting ideas is Ohio’s Straight A Innovation Fund. We’ve asked a voice on the ground in Ohio to dig into the applications and unpack what this might mean for Digital Learning in Ohio. Michael Harlow specializes in legislative and community…
11 Dec 2013
Guest Post: Ohio’s Straight A Fund
GUEST POST: In Ohio’s Straight A Fund Competition, Digital Learning Moves to the Head of the Class By Michael Harlow Note: State activity around digital learning continues to move at a rapid pace. One of the more exciting ideas is Ohio’s Straight A Innovation Fund. We’ve asked a voice on the ground in Ohio to…
6 Nov 2013
In Plain English: OH HB 59
Summary HB 59 (Open States or Ohio Legislature) is a two-year state budget that gives schools $15 billion, a four-percent increase over current appropriations. The bill establishes a Straight A Innovation Fund, setting aside $250 million for a competitive grant process encouraging a wide range of educational initiatives, including digital learning. The bill awards $675,000…
23 Aug 2013
DLN State Report 7.12.13
Top Highlights Maine Bill: LD 1533 Status: 07/08/2013 – Vetoed by the Governor Relevant Elements: 1, 2, 7 Maine LD 1533, as amended by Committee Amendment A, passed the Senate on June 27 and was vetoed by Republican Gov. Paul LePage on July 9. The veto was later sustained. The bill would have established the…
12 Jul 2013
DLN State Report 5.10.13
United States Bill: Executive Order Relevant Elements: 8 President Obama signed an Executive Order making open and machine readable data the new default for government information. A corresponding OMB memo was issued to agencies with specific guidance and a resource website with tools, guides, and schemas was also released. The OMB memo states that “…
10 May 2013