SD bill would offer tuition incentive for teachers in rural districts

A proposal passed by the state's House Appropriations Committee would offer financial aid to school employees agreeing to pursue teaching degrees and return to their district for five years.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 2, 2015

Should schools be allowed to use pepper spray on students?

A trial before a Birmingham, AL, district court could set a precedent.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 2, 2015

Obama's budget allocates $1B for Native American schools

The funds will go toward the renovation of crumbling buildings and the installation of Internet connections, with an additional $150 million going to the Bureau of Indian Education. 

By Allie Gross • Feb. 2, 2015

Omaha initiative focuses on early ed for low-income students

Six districts will take part in a new initiative involving home visits, high-quality preschool, consistent curriculum, and support for children in kindergarten through third grade.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 2, 2015

Ed tech tools and free college: The week's most read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on the pros and cons of Obama's free community college proposal, the latest speed bump for MOOCs, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 30, 2015

Tennessee legislators push for less federal ed oversight

Chief among the concerns of a proposed resolution: a Congressional halt on the Common Core State Standards.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 30, 2015

North Carolina looks to strengthen teacher recruitment and retention

The number of graduate and undergraduate students declaring education majors has dropped by 12%, an issue discussed heavily at UNC's Board of Governors Education Summit on Tuesday.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 30, 2015

Republican-backed bill would shift power from Indiana ed chief

Under the proposal, Superintendent Glenda Ritz would no longer chair the State Board of Education by default have control of issues such as teacher evaluations and testing.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 30, 2015

Arkansas board of ed to take over Little Rock School District

The decision stems from the state's labeling last year of six of the district's 48 schools as failing.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 30, 2015

NCES data shows Northeast spending most on public school students

The data measures the revenues and expenses per public school student in the 2011-12 school year.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2015

13 more states considering citizenship exams as graduation requirement

Over-testing is chief among the concerns associated with the proposals, but the tests are arguably a valuable classroom resource.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 29, 2015

Do higher teacher prep honors rates denote lack of rigor?

"Easy A’s and What’s Behind Them,” a report from the National Council on Teacher Quality, asserts that education majors graduate with honors at a higher rate than their peers studying other subjects.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 29, 2015

Rising turnover marks shifting climate for state school chiefs

Research shows that the tenure of a state superintendent has dipped from six years to three years since 2008.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 28, 2015

Common Core facing backlash from Washington state Democrats

Members of the state's Democratic Party approved a proposal that says the state was unfairly pressured into adopting the national standards.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 28, 2015

Congress hears NCLB testimony from Seattle teacher, U of Washington researcher

The hearing comes as lawmakers begin considering revisions for a reauthorization of the Bush-era education law.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 28, 2015

Innovation, marketing more important for public districts in era of school choice

To attract families, districts must now embrace social media, new types of programming, and direct outreach to families.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 27, 2015

Virginia bill would further limit high-stakes testing

If passed, the bill would cut the required number of tests in grades three through eight to 14.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 27, 2015

Connecticut working to reduce school arrests

School arrests in the state were down about 250 from the previous year as the state's courts are pushing back against petty crimes and minor offenses referred to juvenile courts.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 27, 2015

Minnesota may require mandatory PE tests

State Sen. Susan Kent's bill follows a Minnesota Department of Education report that says students aren't getting the federally recommended amount of exercise.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 27, 2015

Alexander talks NCLB with Time

The interview came weeks after the Senate education committee chairman released a 400-page draft bill for the re-authorization of No Child Left Behind.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 27, 2015

Teacher training under the microscope in Missouri

The state is working to revamp its teacher certification methods with additional rigor.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 26, 2015

Indiana district considers new program to lower suspension rate

At the core of 'Teaching the Teen Brain' is the acknowledgment that teens are wired differently than adults.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 26, 2015

What are states doing to recruit and retain good teachers?

Earlier this month, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley revealed a $6.9 billion initiative to recruit and retain teachers, but what are other states doing?

By Allie Gross • Jan. 26, 2015

Khan Academy and SOTU: The week's most read education news

Catch up on the benefits of Obama's tax plan for higher ed, Mississippi's decision to drop the PARCC, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 23, 2015

House committee chairman stands behind yearly tests

Rep. John Kline says annual assessments help families and lawmakers better understand how students, schools, and demographics are doing.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 23, 2015