Policy & Regulation: Page 133
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What are America's best and worst school systems?
Using rankings from personal finance site Wallethub, the Huffington Post maps out the best and worst education systems in the nation.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 5, 2014 -
Mother sues Florida school board over daughter's suicide
The mother alleges the Polk County School Board did not do enough about another student stalking her daughter.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 5, 2014 -
Are ed reformers overlooking methods that actually work?
According to a veteran public school teacher and California Federation of Teachers council president, a number of methods that work aren't getting the attention they deserve.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 5, 2014 -
New report sheds light on funding inequality in Chicago, Philadelphia
State and local funding systems are largely to blame for disadvantages in some of the nation's poorest districts.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Audit finds Louisiana overpaying voucher program
The state spent an extra $52,000 on the program last school year.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 4, 2014 -
'Innovative' doesn't necessarily mean 'more educational'
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education Director Arthur H. Camins explores the push for education 'innovation.'
By Allie Gross • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Emanuel's Chicago Public Schools point person to join ed non-profit
Chicago Deputy Chief of Education Beth Swanson is stepping down for a position with the Joyce Foundation.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 4, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Poverty and student achievement by the numbers
What does data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation's 2014 Kids Count Report reveal?
By Allie Gross • Aug. 1, 2014 -
Who are teacher unions supporting in midterm elections?
Despite being perceived as less union-friendly than before, Democrats still rake in the bulk of union donations.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 1, 2014 -
Alaska board OKs online PD for superintendents
Superintendents will be able to take professional development classes on topics like finance, program planning, and the use of technology in classrooms.
By Allie Gross • July 31, 2014 -
Pennsylvania judge dismisses teacher blog firing suit
The teacher had written that her students were "disengaged, lazy whiners."
By Allie Gross • July 31, 2014 -
Delaware panel seeks to revamp teacher compensation
The new Committee to Advance Educator Compensation and Careers met for the first time Wednesday
By Allie Gross • July 31, 2014 -
N.C. voucher funds distributed before court ruling
A judge is giving the state the go-ahead to release $10 million despite not yet ruling on a lawsuit over the legality of the programs.
By Allie Gross • July 31, 2014 -
Wisconsin teachers resist Walker's call to abandon the Common Core
The educators argue that a repeal would waste both time and money already invested in the implementation.
By Allie Gross • July 30, 2014 -
New Texas law makes shutting down failing charter schools easier
Five charter schools have closed since February.
By Allie Gross • July 30, 2014 -
Southwest Missouri superintendents wary of billionaire's influence
The three district leaders aren't happy about a St. Louis philanthropist's meddling in their local affairs.
By Roger Riddell • July 29, 2014 -
Michigan schools chief meets with state charter leaders
The meeting was called after an investigative report by the Detroit Free Press highlighted a lack of accountability around the schools.
By Allie Gross • July 29, 2014 -
Teacher eval disputes hinder Washington's shot at NCLB waiver
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan's has promised a reprieve from the Bush-era law if test scores are added to teacher evaluations, but many in the state are unwilling to make the concession.
By Allie Gross • July 29, 2014 -
Education Fixation: The week ahead in education news
Learn more about Moody's downgrades, student achievement versus poverty in K-12, and more this week on Education Dive!
By Roger Riddell • July 28, 2014 -
California school employee pay revealed in new database
According to Transparent California, 100 district superintendents earned over $250,000 each more than twice the state's average teacher salary.
By Allie Gross • July 28, 2014 -
Not enough physical ed in California schools, says lawsuit
Thirty-seven California school districts were asked to present lesson plans proving students had enough physical activity in the day.
By Allie Gross • July 28, 2014 -
New Yorker's look at Atlanta cheating scandal highlights testing pressures
The 2006 scandal at Parks Middle School saw teachers change students' answers on completed tests, and with administrative approval.
By Allie Gross • July 25, 2014 -
Teacher unions launching campaigns to unseat Republicans
Teacher unions across America are sending educators to the campaign trail in an effort to win state legislative and executive seats for Democratic allies.
By Allie Gross • July 25, 2014 -
Jindal sued over Common Core by charter school allies
The Choice Foundation, which operates charter schools in Louisiana, joined forces with parents and teachers to file suit over suspended testing contracts.
By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2014
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