District debate: Is a masters in ed worth it?

Teachers with advanced degrees typically get extra pay, but some districts are saying the extra dollars should go to those deemed effective regardless of their education.  

By Allie Gross • July 15, 2014

Will D.C. outlaw pre-K suspensions?

A new bill under consideration by city council would ban out-of-school suspensions in city-funded pre-K programs.

By Allie Gross • July 14, 2014

Pennsylvania Ed. Dept. sued by district

West Mifflin Area School District serviced 260 students from another district but never received funds for the extra children.  

By Allie Gross • July 14, 2014

How does Bill Gates benefit from Common Core?

Some see Microsoft, the house that Gates built, standing to turn a profit on the new standards,.

By Allie Gross • July 14, 2014

New York parents and educators to defend teacher tenure

Parents and advocates plan to stand by the city and state education departments as they fight a New York City Parents Union lawsuit aimed at tenure.      

By Allie Gross • July 14, 2014

Foundation-supported summer school raises questions on public ed

California public school students may opt into costly summer school programs operated by non-profit foundations 

By Allie Gross • July 14, 2014

Education Fixation: What to look out for this week

Find out about education Kickstarters, higher ed funding turnarounds, and more this week on Education Dive!

By Roger Riddell • July 13, 2014

ISTE 2014: Our recap of K-12 ed tech's premier gathering

Here's a rundown of Education Dive's coverage at the K-12 IT mega-gathering in Atlanta.

By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2014

Homeless student transportation an issue in Lincoln, NE

Schools in the city are currently using taxis to fulfill federal student transportation requirements for homeless students.

By Allie Gross • July 11, 2014

Financial literacy a struggle for U.S. students

More than a sixth of U.S. students failed to meet basic proficiency benchmarks on the financial literacy section of the PISA exam.  

By Allie Gross • July 11, 2014

South Dakota sees an influx of new superintendents

A quarter of the state's 151 district superintendents will begin their first year on the job this fall.

By Allie Gross • July 11, 2014

ISTE round-up: 11 ed tech tools worth noting

Whether you missed the giant K-12 ed tech show in Atlanta or just didn't have time to see everything on display, we've got you covered.

By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2014

Campaign to add class size to Washington state ballot raises over $600K

More than half of the $630K comes from the statewide teachers union, Washington Education Association.

By Allie Gross • July 10, 2014

Business leaders can improve public education: Here's how

Harvard Business School Professor Jan W. Rivkin laid out strategies in an interview with Forbes.

By Allie Gross • July 10, 2014

DC advocacy group requests more info on test data

Broader, Bolder Approach to Education believes that “lack of transparency, combined with cherry-picking specific numbers” has resulted in a false understanding of the city's achievement.  

By Allie Gross • July 10, 2014

DC chancellor: Better planning necessary to prevent charter 'cannibalism'

Kaya Henderson says more productive dialogue is needed between charter and traditional public schools.  

By Allie Gross • July 9, 2014

SD Teach For America wants more Native Americans among its ranks

The recruitment efforts signal a push for more culturally responsive teaching in underserved rural reservation schools.

By Allie Gross • July 9, 2014

Kansas refuses to release reading and math data

Officals say the data was compromised by spring cyberattacks. 

By Allie Gross • July 9, 2014

NY voters should decide on Common Core, says gubernatorial candidate

Republican Rob Astorino believes voters should be able to voice their opinions through a "Stop Common Core" ballot initiative.  

By Allie Gross • July 9, 2014

The Atlantic: Think twice before sharing that new ed study

The publication created a new guide to combat the social media spread of studies that may not be fully understood or completed.

By Allie Gross • July 9, 2014

Obama administration calls for better teachers in underserved schools

The U.S. Department of Education wants states to develop plans to ensure students at all schools have highly skilled teachers.

By Allie Gross • July 8, 2014

Ed coalition supports billion-dollar Wi-Fi plan

Support comes as the FCC plans to vote on the expansion of its E-Rate program, which currently finances school Wi-Fi expansion.  

By Allie Gross • July 8, 2014

NEA: Duncan must resign

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan's reaction to a landmark California tenure decision was the final straw for the nation's largest teachers' union.

By Allie Gross • July 8, 2014

Florida districts in disagreement on free lunches

A "universal" free lunch program has been adopted by many districts in the state, but some aren't too keen on its guidelines.

By Roger Riddell • July 7, 2014

Kentucky high school's transgender policy sparks parent protest

The school is allowing transgendered students to use bathrooms in line with their gender identity.  

By Allie Gross • July 7, 2014