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

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

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

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

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