Minnesota's Dayton throws out $17B ed spending bill after pre-K rejection

The governor has pushed for a $343 million universal preschool program, and says he won't call a now-required special session until he gets it.

By Allie Gross • May 20, 2015

Report: School bullying on the decline

The reported prevalence of bullying has dropped to 22%, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education.

By Allie Gross • May 19, 2015

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in hard push for voucher bill

Cuomo spent the weekend visiting New York City churches and a yeshiva to gain supporters for a bill that would give $150 million in education tax credits to private schools. 

By Allie Gross • May 19, 2015

Another student privacy bill introduced in Senate

Sen. David Vitter's bill seeks to place parents and students in full control of data.

By Allie Gross • May 19, 2015

Judge rejects Louisiana union claims about $60M charter school spending

The Louisiana Association of Educators had argued that the decision to give $60 million to 33 charter schools was unconstitutional.

By Allie Gross • May 18, 2015

Testing opt-out pushes leave administrators in difficult position

District Administration spoke with Frederick Hess the director of education policy studies at American Enterprise Institute to get tips for administrators dealing with the opt-out movement. 

By Allie Gross • May 18, 2015

Arizona ed chief troubled by ed board's move

Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas says the move to the executive tower is 'unlawful.' 

By Allie Gross • May 18, 2015

6 decades after Brown v. Board, black students still receive unequal ed

High-minority populations are still largely relegated to schools with fewer resources and opportunities.

By Allie Gross • May 18, 2015

ITT fraud charges and online course actors: The week's most-read education news

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By Roger Riddell • May 15, 2015

Walker faces legislative opposition to proposed $127M in K-12 cuts

For at least the second time in as many weeks, members of the Wisconsin governor's own party are opposing his education plans.

By Roger Riddell • May 15, 2015

Philly schools consider private nurses over union citing tight budget

The city's school district is mulling over the option of outsourcing health services — a move that would likely mean privatizing a unionized position.

By Allie Gross • May 15, 2015

Nevada immigrant teaching bill clears license hurdles

Immigrants with temporary legal status will have an easier time obtaining a teaching license under the new law. 

By Allie Gross • May 15, 2015

LAUSD iPad debacle a headache for school board incumbents ahead of elections

Charter school advocates and the city's teacher union are spending big to oust two incumbents each believes should be held accountable for the failed device rollout. 

By Allie Gross • May 15, 2015

California judge's sex ed ruling could have wider implications

Fresno County Superior Court Judge Donald Black has banned abstinence-only education in the 40,000-student Clovis Unified School District.

By Allie Gross • May 14, 2015

Louisiana's Common Core compromise bill moves forward

The first piece of legislation calling for a review of education standards passed through the state's House Education Committee. 

By Allie Gross • May 14, 2015

Senate gets its own bipartisan student privacy bill

A new bill introduced by Sens. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) aims to protect student educational records.

By Allie Gross • May 14, 2015

Michigan's School Reform Office to review EAA

The office, which falls under the purview of Gov. Rick Snyder, will assess the state-run district's performance and overall role in Detroit's education landscape.

By Allie Gross • May 13, 2015

Texas' Abbott releases thousands of students from grad exam requirement

Legislation signed by Gov. Greg Abbott reduces the number of required exams from five to three.

By Allie Gross • May 13, 2015

School grades at center of latest battle between Indiana ed board, Ritz

The latest fight came as Ritz proposed new suggestions for an effort that is said to already be largely completed.

By Allie Gross • May 8, 2015

Test cheating inquiry requested by Arizona ed officials

Seven schools in Tucson, Tempe, and Phoenix reportedly had a high number of answers erased and corrected.

By Allie Gross • May 8, 2015

MA district spotlighted for successful state takeover

Lawrence Public Schools is still struggling, but it has made notable improvements in the four years since the state stepped in.

By Allie Gross • May 7, 2015

New Columbia, MO, school discipline guidelines aimed at school-to-prison pipeline

An agreement between several agencies in the city is meant to curb the number of students pushed into the criminal justice system for minor offenses.

By Allie Gross • May 7, 2015

Wisconsin GOP not sold on Walker's voucher plan

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos expressed concerns that Walker's plan will cut voucher funds for families already participating.

By Allie Gross • May 7, 2015

Just how widespread are digital state testing issues?

According to data from FairTest, 27 states have reported hiccups with digital exams since 2013.

By Allie Gross • May 6, 2015

Pennsylvania law requires background checks for K-12 parents

Under the post-Sandusky law, parents, as well as chaperones and volunteers, must all undergo background checks and be fingerprinted before coming onto a K-12 campus.

By Allie Gross • May 6, 2015