Indiana parents demand special ed class cameras

The demand for cameras is a response to injuries sustained by an autistic student while at school. 

By Allie Gross • June 8, 2015

New York judge finds racial bias in teaching exam

The test, which all teaching candidates must take, measures knowledge of liberal arts and sciences as opposed to skills necessary to be a good teacher. 

By Allie Gross • June 8, 2015

Common Core results in California PE coach hiring surge

Because educators need more time to plan for the Common Core, schools are turning to physical education during these prep periods. 

By Allie Gross • June 8, 2015

Budget allows Minnesota schools to start early this year

The state's school year could begin as early as Sept. 1 under a new budget bill.

By Allie Gross • June 7, 2015

Ed employment benefits and Uber CMU poaching: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on increased federal scrutiny of ITT, Sebastian Thrun's democratization vision for nanodegrees, and more right here.

By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2015

Embattled Indiana Supt. Glenda Ritz announces gubernatorial run

The controversial ed chief, who has clashed on numerous occasions with Gov. Mike Pence, says education will be her main platform.

By Allie Gross • June 5, 2015

Hunger Free Schools Act to provide free meals to all Baltimore students

The 2015 legislation promises free meals to every student in schools where at least 40% of the student population is considered low-income.

By Allie Gross • June 5, 2015

Nevada approves aggressive school choice agenda

The new law will allow ed funds to follow any of the state's 450,000 K-12 students to whatever school they choose.

By Allie Gross • June 5, 2015

Report: Huge demand, support for wireless in wake of E-rate changes

Data shows a 92% boost over last year in E-rate applications for discounted Wi-Fi equipment and services.

By Roger Riddell • June 4, 2015

Tennessee test scoring change raises advocates' ire

The state's education department reportedly lacked transparency in changes to how exam scores were used to calculate proficiency.

By Roger Riddell • June 4, 2015

Ohio charter school execs, consultant face prison terms after bribery convictions

As teachers were taking cuts in pay and other vendors went unpaid, a deal was struck with Global Educational Consultants.

By Deborah Barrington • June 4, 2015

Florida district wades into privacy issues to target cyberbullying

Orange County school district in Florida hopes to curb bullying, both cyber and real, by monitoring students' social media profiles.

By Allie Gross • June 3, 2015

ACLU, NAACP, others petition Rhode Island against PARCC grad requirement

The ACLU is also taking issue with the use of PARCC exams in determining grades.

By Allie Gross • June 3, 2015

Christie waffles on Common Core

The New Jersey Governor does an about-face, turning against the standards he has made such a big deal about his state adopting.

By Allie Gross • June 2, 2015

Chicago schools CEO steps down as investigation continues

Barbara Byrd-Bennett's resignation comes as feds scrutinize a $20.5 million no-bid contract that CPS entered with her former employer in 2013.

By Allie Gross • June 2, 2015

Tensions remain after Minnesota's Dayton caves on pre-K

The governor and state Republicans still disagree over a handful of issues ranging from school funding to bathrooms for transgender students.

By Roger Riddell • June 1, 2015

Tennessee lawsuit against school funding formula seeks class action status

The lawsuit alleges the state's Basic Education Program fails to fulfill the state constitution's public education promise.

By Allie Gross • June 1, 2015

Alabama House passes school budget with no raises for teachers

The unanimously approved budget provides an additional $49.6 million for classrooms throughout the state.

By Randy Lilleston • May 28, 2015

Survey: School violence drops but security still boosted

The tighter security measures came in a period of four years when there was a drop in violent crime at schools, but at a time of high-profile incidents.

By Randy Lilleston • May 28, 2015

Global Policy Agenda takes aim at overreliance on standardized testing

ASCD's report focuses on engaging the needs of the whole child as well as the current high-stakes testing craze. 

By Allie Gross • May 28, 2015

Districts across the nation struggle to create social media boundaries between students and teachers

A spike in the number of uncovered relationships between students and teachers has led some districts to ponder ways to ensure social media connectivity does not cross a line. 

By Allie Gross • May 28, 2015

Michigan senate wants to punish the families of truant kids by taking away welfare funds

The bill halts welfare payments to families if they have a child under the age of 16 that has missed too much school. 

By Allie Gross • May 28, 2015

NY City Council ed committee votes in favor of diversity reporting

The unanimously approved bill requires the city's Department of Education to release diversity statements.

By Allie Gross • May 27, 2015

Delaware legislators push against governor's ed reforms

Legislators in the General Assembly have been dubious of  Governor Jack Markell's reform plans, specifically they are critical of the way he has spent $119 million in Race to the Top funding.

By Allie Gross • May 27, 2015

NY appoints longtime teacher, administrator as ed dept leader

Officials cited MaryEllen Elia's teaching experience, previous administrative roles and management style as key qualities that led to her hiring. 

By Allie Gross • May 27, 2015