Oklahoma educators protest underfunding, overcrowding

Joined by parents and students in front of the state's capitol, the educators were particularly concerned about salaries.

By Allie Gross • March 31, 2015

Indianapolis Public School teachers seek first pay raise in five years

'Elevate IPS,' an initiative led by union and non-union teachers, is fighting for the extra money, but the push may be at the mercy of the state's budget.

By Allie Gross • March 31, 2015

Louisiana district judge dismisses anti-Common Core lawsuit

District Court Judge Tim Kelley said the challenge, brought forth by 17 legislators and joined by Gov. Bobby Jindal, was filed too late.

By Allie Gross • March 31, 2015

4 takeaways to note from Education Trust's school funding report

The report draws attention to states failing to properly fund their schools, highlighting those that have particularly held out on districts with large low-income populations.

By Allie Gross • March 30, 2015

Florida legislators want to see uniforms in schools

A bill making its way through the state's legislature would incentivize districts to require uniforms.

By Allie Gross • March 30, 2015

Class size restrictions may be relaxed in Florida

A bill passed in the Florida House on Friday would ease up current penalties on classrooms exceeding class size limits.

By Allie Gross • March 30, 2015

Blackboard and Apollo face declines: The week's most-read education news

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By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2015

E-rate program scales back funds for landlines

Landlines are being increasingly replaced in schools with Internet-based phones.

By Allie Gross • March 27, 2015

Charter schools may be coming to Montana

The state's house education committee passed a bill that could potentially pave the way for the public school alternative.

By Allie Gross • March 27, 2015

Will Tennessee cancel federal pre-K funding?

The federal government granted Shelby and Davidson counties $70 million to grow their pre-K programing, but a judge's pending ruling could cancel that grant.

By Allie Gross • March 27, 2015

Mississippi senate passes SPED voucher bill

A select number of special education students would receive state funding to attend private schools. 

By Allie Gross • March 27, 2015

TN bill would require PE participation for K-5 students

The new legislation, if passed, would require PE classes at least twice a week.

By Allie Gross • March 26, 2015

Which states are failing to properly fund ed?

A new report from Ed Trust finds that high-poverty districts receive an average of 10% less in state and local funding than their middle- and upper-class counterparts.

By Allie Gross • March 26, 2015

Potential Clinton campaign exposes cracks in Dems' ed agenda

Many wealthy donors are for charter schools and the elimination of teacher tenure, while the teacher unions are against these points as well as high-stakes standardized tests.

By Allie Gross • March 25, 2015

Private school tax credits approved in Colorado Senate

While the tax credits passed an initial senate vote, they're still getting pushback from Democrats who are calling them 'back-door vouchers.'

By Allie Gross • March 25, 2015

Indiana schools don't have to provide transport, says court

The court's decision raises questions about school access and every child's constitutional right to a public education.

By Allie Gross • March 25, 2015

Arizona governor wants state review of Common Core

Doug Ducey told the State Board of Education that he opposes the standards and wants schools to have more choices.

By Allie Gross • March 24, 2015

Idaho committee proposes mandatory civics exam

In order to graduate under the proposal, students would have to correctly answer 60% of questions taken from a U.S. citizenship exam.

By Allie Gross • March 24, 2015

Kentucky case could set precedent for school responsibility in student suicides

The Kentucky Supreme Court will hear a case Wednesday that will determine if a school can be held responsible for failing to stop bullying in the event of a suicide.

By Allie Gross • March 24, 2015

Bipartisan Student Digital Privacy and Parental Rights Act introduced

The bill aims to protect student data, but critics argue it wouldn't do enough in its current form.

By Allie Gross • March 24, 2015

Jindal proposes latest attempt to scrap Common Core

The Louisiana governor and potential Republican presidential candidate initially supported the standards, but is now a prominent detractor.

By Allie Gross • March 23, 2015

What is the legacy of No Child Left Behind?

With an authorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act on the horizon, the New York Times took a look at what has and hasn't been successful.

By Allie Gross • March 23, 2015

Alabama governor approves state's first charter schools

Officials predict the first charter school will open by fall 2016. 

By Allie Gross • March 23, 2015

Indiana ed chief suggests new budget plans

State Superintendent Glenda Ritz's plan could redirect almost $60 million to local school districts. 

By Allie Gross • March 20, 2015

New Jersey investigating Pearson social media monitoring

Pearson was revealed this week to have been scouring social media outlets like Twitter for student posts about the PARCC exam it created.

By Allie Gross • March 20, 2015