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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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