Autism in college, ProctorU, and gainful employment: The week's most-read education news

Get caught up on the discussion of whether community college is the next frontier of K-12 expansion and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2015

Acting Chicago schools chief pauses controversial $20.5M contract

The costly, no-bid contract with SUPES Academy is currently under federal investigation.

By Allie Gross • April 24, 2015

New York Ed Dept postpones teaching evals again

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's made a 180 on a previous delay, but state Board of Regents Chancellor Meryl Tisch says his suggested deadline is 'unrealistic.'

By Allie Gross • April 24, 2015

Washington state teachers strike over pay, benefits, class size

Thousands of educators gathered during the first of a series of one-day strikes that canceled classes in two districts.

By Allie Gross • April 24, 2015

Judge to resentence 3 educators in Atlanta cheating scandal

In the scandal's latest twist, three administrators who received the harshest penalties could receive a more lenient sentence.

By Allie Gross • April 23, 2015

NJ teacher union ends pension negotiations with Christie

The governor had previously touted this partnership as a sign that he could work well with opponents.

By Allie Gross • April 23, 2015

Texas locked up over 1,000 teens for unpaid truancy fines

When students can't pay high fines for skipping class, they end up in the slammer and miss more school.

By Allie Gross • April 23, 2015

Every Child Achieves Act amendment provisions ed tech funds

The Innovative Technology Expands Childrens' Horizons amendment would establish a new competitive grant program focused on digital resources and solutions.

By Roger Riddell • April 22, 2015

Is free community college the next frontier of K-12 expansion?

During a panel at the Education Writers Association National Seminar, Undersecretary Ted Mitchell said President Obama's proposal could 'bookend' a broader public education alongside universal pre-K

By Tara García Mathewson • April 22, 2015

Pennsylvania court dismisses school funding suit

Judge Dan Pellegrini says questions about the state's funding of schools involve political questions that are out of the courts purview.

By Allie Gross • April 22, 2015

Unions finding unlikely allies in push against standardized testing

While teacher unions have 'lost' on issues like evaluations and tenures, they are gaining traction when it comes to pushback against high-stakes testing.

By Allie Gross • April 22, 2015

K-12 Title VI complaints another big focus of DOE investigations

While most media attention around DOE complaints focuses on Title IX violations in higher ed, the department has also investigated several K-12 Title VI cases in recent years.

By Allie Gross • April 21, 2015

Does school choice hurt student achievement?

According to a new Center for Tax and Budget Accountability report, Indiana's school choice legislation cuts into traditional public school funding.

By Allie Gross • April 21, 2015

Should students be served breakfast in classrooms?

Some parents and teachers argue that serving breakfast in the classroom wastes time that should go toward learning. 

By Allie Gross • April 21, 2015

$97M in Illinois ed funding to be reinstated

Around 600 of the state's more than 800 districts have money coming their way, but the restored funds still don't make up for an overall 2.25% budget cut.

By Allie Gross • April 20, 2015

Minnesota's $343M preschool plan breeds uncertainty

Lawmakers say logistical details must be addressed before they embrace Gov. Mark Dayton’s universal pre-k proposal. 

By Allie Gross • April 20, 2015

Chicago schools CEO taking paid leave as feds investigate

Federal investigators are looking into a $20.5 million no-bid contract with CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett's former employer, SUPES Academy.

By Allie Gross • April 20, 2015

Michigan Senate approves diplomas with STEM certifications

If the state's House and Gov. Rick Snyder approve, Michigan will be the first state to offer such an endorsement on diplomas.

By Allie Gross • April 17, 2015

Montana to give districts test waivers due to computer glitches

Almost a quarter of the state's 800 public schools are going to cancel or limit testing.  

By Allie Gross • April 17, 2015

California vaccination bill stalled

A bill requiring all school children in the state to get vaccinated has reached a standstill after parents opposed to the bill cited the fact that all children are entitled to an education, vaccinated or not.

By Allie Gross • April 16, 2015

Vermont governor backs down on school merger bill

While the Shumlin administration initially supported a bill that would merge districts, it is now distancing itself due to complaints from schools.

By Allie Gross • April 16, 2015

Bill removing Ritz from IN ed board heads to senate

The bill is the latest is the ongoing battle for power between Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and State Superintendent Glenda Ritz.

By Allie Gross • April 16, 2015

UPDATED: 'Every Child Achieves Act' passes Senate education committee

As of Wednesday afternoon, 24 amendments have been passed, six were nixed, and several were proposed for the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

By Allie Gross • April 16, 2015

Washington ed chief suggests ed budget solution

Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn suggests moving local levy dollars to the state's general fund can balance the state's education budget.

By Allie Gross • April 15, 2015

Colorado mental heath ed bills move forward

The Colorado Senate has given initial approval to two bills dealing with violence and mental health in schools.

By Allie Gross • April 15, 2015