Senate education committee debates ESEA re-write

The bi-partisan bill has been crafted behind closed doors for several months and is now up for debate by the full Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

By Allie Gross • April 15, 2015

Two convicted educators take deals in Atlanta cheating trial sentencing

Only Donald Bullock and Pam Cleveland took the more last-minute deals offered Monday, which came with the condition they accept responsibility and issue an apology.

By Roger Riddell • April 14, 2015

AIR study: Kentucky students increasingly proficient after Common Core implementation

The report, funded by Common Core supporters, found that students exposed to the national benchmarks 'made faster progress in learning, than students using old state standards. 

By Allie Gross • April 14, 2015

Wisconsin voters say yes to raised property taxes if it will help schools

Many state districts have turned to referendums to bring in revenue beyond the current state caps. 

By Allie Gross • April 14, 2015

Atlanta educator sentencing postponed to Tuesday with plea deal offer

Judge Jerry Baxter told the educators they could accept the last-minute plea deals or the sentence he has in mind, which would mean jail time for all, but not a full 20 years.

By Roger Riddell • April 13, 2015

West Virginia science standards altered again for climate change doubt

The state has re-worked its standards to re-introduce doubt about man-made climate change.

By Allie Gross • April 13, 2015

For-profits and LinkedIn's lynda deal: The week's most-read education news

Get caught up on the U.S. Department of Education's latest guidance for ed tech providers and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2015

2 major lessons from the Atlanta test cheating scandal

Many stakeholders and experts have stated that the actions of those convicted in what is far from an isolated case are indicative of a much larger problem.

By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2015

Colorado AG says parental consent unnecessary for health survey

Questions over the need for parental permission in an anonymous public health survey arose over concerns regarding questions about sex and drug use.

By Allie Gross • April 10, 2015

New Mexico governor expands literacy program for struggling readers

The bill allows formerly failing schools to continue a literacy program that targets struggling readers.

By Allie Gross • April 10, 2015

Seattle board members nix charter authorization plan

The school board decided to let the state continue to authorize charter schools, saying the responsibility would be too much.

By Allie Gross • April 10, 2015

Duncan: ESEA rewrite needs pre-K expansion, strong oversight

Duncan praised a bipartisan effort to rewrite the bill in the Senate, but said changes are still needed before a final version reaches the president's desk.

By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2015

Idaho governor signs $125.5M teacher raise bill

The career ladder teacher salary bill gives educators incremental raises through the 2019-20 school year, at which point the minimum pay will have risen over 15%.

By Allie Gross • April 8, 2015

In one Kentucky district, students pick how they learn

Taylor County Schools has implemented a zero dropout policy utilizing flexible learning pathways that it hopes will engage students.

By Allie Gross • April 8, 2015

US Dept of Ed issues new ed tech guidance

The guide, created by educators and researchers, was written for developers, startups, and entrepreneurs wanting to work on education endeavors.

By Allie Gross • April 8, 2015

Under the microscope: A cellular look at U.S. science standards

Consider, if you will, the idea that science standards are not unlike a single, albeit critical, cell within a much larger organism — in this instance, a well-rounded education.

By Roger Riddell • April 7, 2015

Funding shortages close Kansas schools early this year

One of two early-closing districts will slash as much as two-and-a-half weeks from its schedule.

By Allie Gross • April 7, 2015

DREAMer teachers most-hired by Denver schools

Teach for America has teamed with districts to allow teachers who are undocumented immigrants to work legally under an Obama initiative.

By Allie Gross • April 7, 2015

Updated: Senate ed leaders reach bipartisan agreement on ESEA rewrite

The new version will most likely not include a provision allowing Title I dollars to follow students from school to school.

By Allie Gross • April 7, 2015

Cuomo reform measures spark displeasure among unions, some lawmakers

The New York governor's education reform plans were tucked into the state's $142 billion budget.

By Allie Gross • April 6, 2015

NY's Westchester County turns to artists for Common Core help

The New York district is fulfilling its language arts standards through exposure to drama, theatrics, creativity, and the arts. 

By Allie Gross • April 6, 2015

No test opt-outs for Kentucky students, says ed chief

Outgoing education commissioner Terry Holliday says schools honoring parents' requests to opt their child out of the state's standardized tests do so at their own risk.

By Allie Gross • April 6, 2015

NYC schools see decline in arrests and suspensions

The first 110 days of the current school year have seen double-digit drops over last year.

By Allie Gross • April 2, 2015

Kentucky ed commissioner to retire

Terry Holliday plans to step down at the end of August, with a national search expected for his replacement.

By Allie Gross • April 2, 2015

Jury finds 11 Atlanta educators guilty of conspiracy

The scandal centered on the educators' doctoring of standardized test scores stretching back to 2005.

By Roger Riddell • April 1, 2015