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

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

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

Kansas' teacher shortage and fundraising deans: The week's most-read education news

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By Roger Riddell • 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

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

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

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

Washington state sets graduation bar on exams below 'college-ready'

The state’s board of education voted Wednesday on the required score for graduation on its new Smarter Balanced exams.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015

School WiFi hotspots help close broadband gap

One district in St. Louis is offering portable wireless hotspot devices to help provide Internet access for all students outside of school hours.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 5, 2015

Los Angeles schools food chief steps down after investigation

In the second major scandal to hit L.A. schools recently, an audit accused food services of waste, ethical breaches, and shady financial dealings.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 5, 2015

10 years after Katrina, no consensus on New Orleans schools overhaul

Opinions on how the city’s massive education overhaul is faring are divided sharply on everything from student performance to district function.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 5, 2015

As budget deadline looms, what Congress has slotted for schools

Once again, lawmakers have just one month left before they must approve a budget or shut down the government. How will education fare?

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 5, 2015

Wisconsin districts won't be impacted by virtual charter performance

As part of a budget deal, Gov. Scott Walker cut districts with low-performing virtual schools a break from state accountability.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 5, 2015

NYC poised to approve $30M ed deal with Amazon

The deal would cover the development of an online marketplace for digital classroom tools and resources.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 4, 2015

NY district's solar move could cut energy costs in half

Warwick School District in upstate New York invested $4.7 million in the project, which is expected to be completed next year.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 4, 2015

Coding courses provide entry point for girls in tech

Between summer bootcamps and additional computer science courses, Florida educators are looking to get more young women into tech careers.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 4, 2015

ACLU video depicts officer handcuffing third grader

The case is the latest in a series of controversies around how schools discipline students, especially minorities and those with disabilities.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 4, 2015

Partisan divides remain biggest hurdle for NCLB rewrite

Conferencing between the Senate and House is underway, but it’s not clear if there’s enough political will to clear remaining hurdles.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 4, 2015

Educators crossing fingers on NCLB rewrite

A bill that could end the most punishing aspects of the Bush-era ed law is making its way through Congress as educators watch anxiously.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 3, 2015