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

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

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

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

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

New York Times editorial board backs annual testing

The board, however, isn't sold on the way those scores are used to rate schools.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 23, 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

Study: Investing in early ed saves tax dollars

Detroit law enforcement officials are backing a study that found early-education initiatives could potentially save taxpayers in the city $96,000 per child.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 23, 2015

GradNation to Congress: Keep holding states accountable for grad rates

The coalition is concerned an ESEA reauthorization could do away with required state reporting of graduation rate progress.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 23, 2015

20 New York districts ordered to change enrollment policies

The districts in question were illegally making access to school difficult for children of undocumented immigrants.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 20, 2015

Philly approves first new charters in nearly a decade

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's administration has released a statement expressing its opposition to the decision.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 20, 2015

Nevada legislators propose reimbursing teachers for supplies

The bill, which echoes a failed 2013 proposal, would set aside $2.5 million for teacher reimbursements in the 2015-16 school year.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 19, 2015

Illinois Gov. Rauner wants $300M increase for K-12

The push comes alongside cuts in almost every other department.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 19, 2015

Most states lax on teacher vaccinations

While much media attention has centered on vaccination exemptions for students, not much has been said of the lack of accountability when it comes to teachers and staff.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 18, 2015

House Republicans' NCLB rewrite won't find support from Obama administration

In what should come as a surprise to no one, a House GOP rewrite of NCLB would likely be vetoed by the president.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2015

NCLB re-authorization bill goes before the House

The chamber is expected to vote on the rewrite in late February.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 13, 2015