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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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By Roger Riddell • 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

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

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