Nearly two dozen states have attempted to go it alone on standardized tests, pulling out of a multi-state test consortia in favor of once against crafting their own exams. This was supposed to appease parents worried about Common Core and avoid troubling test glitches, but instead it's costing many states millions of dollars and causing bigger headaches than ever.
(CNSNews.com) — Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James told C-SPAN's "Newsmakers" on Friday that she is "certain" that transgender people will be allowed to serve in the U.S. military "in a more open way."
"I think the review on the transgender policy should be complete within the next few months would be my best guess. It's proceeding. These are somewhat complex issues, and by the way, I am certain that the policy is going to change. I'm certain that transgenders will be allowed to serve in a more open way," said James.
