Minnesota legislators zero in on ed policy

Teacher seniority and universal pre-K are among the hot button topics under debate in the state.

By Allie Gross • March 9, 2015

Wyoming set to move forward on science standards

With a ban on the use of the Next Generation Science Standards out of the way, the state is now clear to advance its adoption of new science benchmarks.

By Allie Gross • March 9, 2015

Ohio bill would shield students from test opt-out consequences

Under the legislation, schools wouldn't be able to hold students back based on test scores.

By Allie Gross • March 6, 2015

Rhode Island charter schools demand equal funding

A Wednesday rally vocalized fear that equitable funding would be cut due to a state House commission's assessment of the its Fair Funding Formula.  

By Allie Gross • March 6, 2015

Washington state survey shows strong support for STEM ed

The survey of registered voters also indicated that residents don't feel enough is being done to provide adequate science, tech, engineering, and math education.

By Allie Gross • March 6, 2015

New study highlights disproportionate suspension rates

The Center for Civil Rights Remedies at UCLA issued a report breaking down elementary and secondary suspension data by student subpopulations.

By Allie Gross • March 6, 2015

Kline says House will still vote on ESEA rewrite

An expected February vote was called off due to unanticipated conservative opposition, but does the bill even stand a chance beyond the chamber?

By Roger Riddell • March 5, 2015

Is the four-day school week gaining traction?

A handful of districts in suburban Phoenix and southwest Missouri are making the change.

By Allie Gross • March 5, 2015

New website highlights Twitter's impact on Common Core

The Consortium for Policy Research in Education's #Common Core breaks down research into social media's ability to shift the politics around education. 

By Allie Gross • March 4, 2015

Statewide district among Texas Senate's ed plans

The district would follow through on a campaign promise from Gov. Greg Abbott.

By Allie Gross • March 4, 2015

Education at center of Emanuel's re-election woes

Decisions that included closing dozens of Chicago's public schools are among those said to have rubbed voters the wrong way.

By Allie Gross • March 4, 2015

Colorado teen sex and drug survey under the microscope

The state's board of education is set to meet this month to discuss parental backlash to the anonymous public health survey, which has been administered for over 20 years.

By Allie Gross • March 3, 2015

Are the Common Core high school math standards flawed?

Experts differ on where the high school version of the standards stand compared to their K-8 counterparts.

By Roger Riddell • March 2, 2015

Wyoming repeals Next Generation Science Standards ban

If Gov. Matt Mead signs off, Wyoming schools can begin teaching the standards, which include lessons on man-made climate change.

By Allie Gross • March 2, 2015

House Republicans cancel vote on NCLB rewrite

The decision is due to Republicans' failure to drum up enough conservative support. 

By Allie Gross • March 2, 2015

Funding, LSAT, and Chevron: The week's most read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on new funding for a 'YouTube for universities,' Hobsons' acquisition of Starfish Retention Solutions, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2015

Austin police chief: Law enforcement in schools a disservice to students

Many schools have seen resource officers take on disciplinary roles for minor offenses that would traditionally be handled by a teacher or principal.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 27, 2015

Google Classroom's latest upgrade includes custom themes

The tech giant compares the latest upgrades to decorating the classroom for some extra pizzazz.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 27, 2015

$6M early ed measure passes in North Dakota

Schools have until 2016 to put programs in place before the money is disbursed.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 26, 2015

More school funding, control sought by NYC's de Blasio

The requests from the mayor's budget proposal are said to be centered around fighting income equality.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 26, 2015

House expected to pass ESEA rewrite

Even if the bill were to also make it through the Senate, its portability of Title I funds all but ensures a veto from the White House.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 25, 2015

Florida shelves ELA tests for high school juniors

Gov. Rick Scott issued an executive order shelving the exam following the release of a report that found the state over-tests its students.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 25, 2015

NSBA's Gentzel: Legislators must see firsthand why public schools matter

The National School Boards Association's executive director elaborated on the issues facing public education and what K-12 administrators can do to help improve the situation.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 24, 2015

UCLA study finds Florida is No. 1 for suspensions

Notably, state level data was not available for New York or Hawaii because of errors in the way it was collected by those states.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 24, 2015

Texas bill calls for cameras in special ed classrooms

The measure is an effort to prevent illegal or harmful uses of restraint or seclusion.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 23, 2015