Policy & Regulation: Page 100
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Leadership coaching for teachers could impact student test scores
A new study from the RAND Corporation found positive test score impacts from a two-year intensive teacher training program.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 13, 2015 -
One in five New York students opted out of state tests
In all, more than 200,000 students in grades 3-8 opted not to take state standardized exams this year — part of a national trend.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 13, 2015 -
Rhode Island governor launches school repair program
Across the country, states are struggling to find solutions to crumbling schools.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 13, 2015 -
Ed Dept issues $28.4M in grants for AP test-takers
The grants will help subsidize the cost of Advanced Placement exams, which can help students start out ahead in college.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 13, 2015 -
Colorado school board to consider testing cutbacks
A new proposal is testing the limits of the NCLB waiver system.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Ferguson-area superintendent: Holistic approach can help break poverty cycle
Tiffany Anderson says schools are at the center of community improvement and can play a role in driving out oppression.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Given a choice, N Carolina principals laid off less-effective teachers
After a budget shortfall, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg district gave principals control over who to keep and who to let go.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Teach for America hirings, applications dip
Fewer college graduates applied to the teaching program, which has seen controversy around its diversity and training practices.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Deep Dive
4 alternatives to zero tolerance discipline
As national conversations over race and discipline gain steam, schools have a variety of choices.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Ohio governor wants to overhaul state board of ed
Gov. John Kasich says the current structure lends itself to infighting and gives too much control over the state's education department.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 11, 2015 -
New Chicago schools budget includes 479 teacher layoffs
The tightened budget, released Monday, is based on receiving state dollars that may never arrive.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 11, 2015 -
Why schools struggle to tackle 'summer melt'
Between 10-15% of high school students with college plans never make it to campus in the fall. What can schools do?
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 11, 2015 -
Connecticut replaces state exam with SAT due to overtesting concerns
Officials announced Thursday that they were replacing an existing state exam with the SAT to mitigate the number of tests juniors have to take.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 10, 2015 -
Judge: New York teacher exam not biased against minorities
On Friday, a federal judge ruled that the new licensing exam evaluated skills necessary to teach effectively and is not discriminatory.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 10, 2015 -
Groups signal interest in Nevada's turnaround district
Eight groups have submitted letters of intent to take on schools in a state-run program that would transform low-performing schools into charters.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 10, 2015 -
ACT, SAT increasingly popular as high school accountability exams
More than a dozen states now use the college entrance exams in lieu of state tests to satisfy federal mandates.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 10, 2015 -
Kansas' teacher shortage and fundraising deans: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on the benefits of ed tech for students with disabilities, McGraw-Hill's testing shift, and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2015 -
Can classroom observations help prevent teacher turnover?
One Wisconsin charter network with a track record of retention says giving teachers plenty of feedback is key to keeping them around.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 7, 2015 -
Majority of Americans want less federal influence over testing
In a poll released by the Huffington Post, 56% of respondents said states should have more power over standardized testing.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 7, 2015 -
Report: Professional development is costly and ineffective
The report found that districts spend tens of thousands of dollars per year for negligible results.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 7, 2015 -
Districts offering financial perks to address teacher shortages
In areas where necessary teaching jobs remain hard to fill, districts are trying to find the money to bring new educators in.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 7, 2015 -
Deep Dive
The arts find a role in 21st century education
As districts continue to cut arts instruction, more evidence is emerging about key skills developed in art classes.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015 -
Ohio ed dept probe demanded by state school board members
After a recent scandal over charter school evaluations, board members say the department needs an outside review to ensure it’s meeting its obligations.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015 -
Pearson cuts contract by $1M over testing glitches
A rocky testing rollout in Minnesota this spring sees the vendor taking a pay cut.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015 -
NYC task force to go after cheating by educators
Recent episodes of number fudging and inappropriate academic behavior by teachers and principals have drawn attention to the problem.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015
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