SXSWedu 2015: Our recap of Austin's ed innovation extravaganza

Miss any of Education Dive's coverage of the higher ed and K-12 innovation showcase? We've got you covered.

By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2015

Maryland Senate gives testing oversight committee the green light

The 19-person committee will spend a year reviewing its standardized testing system. 

By Allie Gross • March 19, 2015

Math textbooks aren't lining up to Common Core

EdReports.org evaluated 20 K-8 math textbooks, finding that 17 failed to match up to new standards.

By Allie Gross • March 19, 2015

Advocacy groups' entrance to student data case blocked by Virginia judge

A parent's request that Student Growth Percentiles in Loudon County Public Schools be released, prompting intervention attempts by ed advocates.

By Allie Gross • March 19, 2015

8 tips for school leaders from 2015's Superintendent of the Year

Dr. Philip Lanoue of Georgia's Clarke County School District led his 21 schools to success in the face of immense struggles like poverty.

By Allie Gross • March 18, 2015

Pennsylvania schools chief wants details on district spending plans

A letter to superintendents from acting state Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera also detailed new accountability measures. 

By Allie Gross • March 18, 2015

Pearson's student social media snooping during PARCC testing questioned

Educators and parents are expressing discomfort with that level of surveillance.

By Allie Gross • March 18, 2015

Cuomo's reform proposal faces teacher union criticism

The president of the state's teacher union says the New York governor's plan is part of a bigger scheme to privatize New York schools, allowing wealthy supporters of the governor to profit. 

By Allie Gross • March 18, 2015

Data security's importance on the rise for K-12 IT admins

Still, budget constraints topped those concerns in a new survey from the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN). 

By Allie Gross • March 18, 2015

Atlanta cheating scandal coming to a close

Closing arguments are expected this week. 

By Allie Gross • March 17, 2015

Does opting out of data collection do more harm than good?

An EdSurge column argues that data collection is necessary to get an accurate picture of how well a district is educating its youth.

By Allie Gross • March 17, 2015

Education ranks as Philly's No. 1 issue

A new Pew study found that education is more important to the city's residents than crime, jobs, and the economy. 

By Allie Gross • March 17, 2015

Obama: Despite rising achievement, schools need more funding

The president says that extra funds are necessary to maintain the current momentum, and he'll push back if Congress doesn't allocate them.

By Allie Gross • March 17, 2015

How are schools supporting their homeless students?

While transportation may be the most expensive necessity for homeless students, funds also become necessary for school supplies, tutoring, meals, and clothing. 

By Allie Gross • March 16, 2015

Michigan appeals court says state lacks power in teacher layoff decisions

The ruling comes after a slew of 2011 bills that watered down union power and hurt the employment and insurance of public school employees. 

By Allie Gross • March 16, 2015

Local control a priority for South Dakota legislators

The impending reauthorization of No Child Left Behind provides an opportunity to grant states more education autonomy.

By Allie Gross • March 16, 2015

Tennessee districts suing state over funding

Difficulties purchasing even toilet paper are among the reasons cited by Hamilton County and others in their decisions to sue the state.

By Allie Gross • March 16, 2015

Michigan's school reform office pulled from state Ed Dept by executive order

Gov. Rick Snyder's controversial move puts the office under his direct control.

By Roger Riddell • March 13, 2015

NJ ed chief says many taking PARCC exam despite opt-outs

Some districts, like Princeton Public Schools, have still seen significant numbers of students sitting out the Common Core-aligned exam.

By Allie Gross • March 13, 2015

Arkansas committee approves looser requirements for state ed chief

The reduction is being made so a former legislator backed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson can become eligible for the post.

By Allie Gross • March 13, 2015

Indiana's Ritz slams state's $134M in testing contracts

The state's education department was reportedly unaware of the contracts prior to the completion of bidding.

By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2015

St. Louis schools chief takes closer look at district's suspension track record

The examination follows a report that placed Missouri at No. 1 in the nation for racial discrepancies in suspensions.

By Allie Gross • March 12, 2015

NY Dems reject Cuomo's ed reform plan

In January, Cuomo proposed an aggressive 11-point education reform plan tied to $800 million in school funding.

By Allie Gross • March 11, 2015

Senators make headway on ESEA rewrite

Sens. Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray say they hope to see the bill go before a committee in mid-April.

By Allie Gross • March 10, 2015

West Virginia considering charter schools bill

The state's Senate Education Committee approved legislation that, if passed, would allow its first charter schools to open.

By Allie Gross • March 9, 2015