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

Ohio legislature questions virtual school's truancy

Ohio Virtual Academy allegedly collected per-pupil dollars for hundreds of chronically truant students it kept on its books.

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

Indiana ed board shake-up expected soon

Even with the delay of a contentious vote to strip elected state Superintendent Glenda Ritz of powers, membership changes are likely on the horizon.

By Allie Gross • May 5, 2015

Arkansas investing $13M toward school broadband infrastructure

The move by Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the state's legislature is in recognition of gaps in the infrastructure supporting the Arkansas Public School Computer Network. 

By Allie Gross • May 5, 2015

My Brother's Keeper to become independent non-profit

The spinning off of the White House initiative indicates that President Barack Obama will continue focusing his efforts on education-related efforts for boys of color.

By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2015

Jindal administration subjects Common Core testing contracts to closed-door review

The move is the latest in the former Common Core supporter's string of attempts to remove the standards from Louisiana.

By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2015

Nashville Public Education Foundation to push 'reset' button

Despite educational gains, the city's schools are still failing to keep pace with its growing economy.

By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2015

Experts question whether kindergarten Common Core standards are suitable

Based on a variety of factors, not every child entering kindergarten may be prepared to read.

By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2015

Coding requirements and Clinton for-profit ties: The week's most-read education news

Get caught up on the closure of Corinthian's final 28 campuses and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2015

Snyder suggests splitting Detroit into two districts

One of the districts created in the proposed split would be used to pay off $483 million in debt under the plan.

By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2015

3 convicted Atlanta administrators get reduced sentencing

The educators will be on probation for seven years (instead of 13) when they get out of prison. 

By Allie Gross • May 1, 2015

IL labeled 'high risk' for not administering science exams this year

The U.S. Department of Education is coming down on the state, which could have its funding jeopardized due to its now 'high-risk' status.

By Allie Gross • May 1, 2015

Assistant Sec Delisle leaving Ed Dept for nonprofit

Deborah Delisle, who oversaw the issuing of No Child Left Behind waivers to states, will head the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

By Allie Gross • May 1, 2015