Obama avoids mentioning 'Common Core' in speeches

The president is steering clear of the divisive term “Common Core” in his education speeches.  

By Allie Gross • March 18, 2014

Finnish Education Chief talks equality and reform

Krista Kiuru attributes the country’s academic success to equitable education system

By Allie Gross • March 18, 2014

Netflix CEO's proposed elimination of elected school boards met with rebuke

The charter vs. public debate heats up after charter advocate and Netflix billionaire Reed Hastings says schools would be better off without elected school boards.

By Allie Gross • March 17, 2014

Teach for America will offer more training

Bad press and an unprecedented drop in applications precede the plans for a pilot program offering corps members more training.

By Allie Gross • March 17, 2014

Study shows schools discriminate when it comes to punishment

Minority students and those with disabilities are suspended at hugely disproportionate rates to their white counterparts.  

By Allie Gross • March 17, 2014

Bill Gates champions the Common Core

But is the Microsoft founder qualified to make endorsements in the education arena?

By Allie Gross • March 17, 2014

Bill Gates: Common Core misunderstood by opponents

Gates defended the new standards at a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards conference Friday, addressing 5 facts he says the public must understand.

By Roger Riddell • March 17, 2014

New Common Core ad blitz aimed at conservatives

Business groups are trying to counteract Tea Party activism against the academic standards.

By Keith Button • March 17, 2014

Good news for Maine babies: $500 for college, automatically

A scholarship foundation is taking the paperwork out of its grants.

By Daniel Shumski • March 7, 2014

Delaware looks at rolling out dual-enrollment for high school seniors

The governor has proposed $300,000 to pay for the program.

By Daniel Shumski • March 7, 2014

FCC's E-rate program updates revealed

Among the changes: An increased focus on schools that are particularly behind the times.

By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2014

What's the biggest college barrier for low-income students?

One former administration official says it's not money, it's academics.

By Daniel Shumski • March 6, 2014

Dual-language programs popular in Calif. elementary schools

Mandarin, Cantonese, and Hmong join Spanish and English in the classrooms. 

By Daniel Shumski • March 5, 2014

Amplify releases digital curriculum for middle school

Schools and companies are betting big on electronic content.

By Daniel Shumski • March 3, 2014

Teachers feel heard at school, but not on policy

Most teachers say they are enthusiastic about implementing Common Core standards.

By Daniel Shumski • March 3, 2014

Government releases guidelines on student data

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan says keeping information secure is a priority.

By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 26, 2014

Washington State faces losing NCLB waiver

Lawmakers are dropping a bill that would have kept the state in the federal government's good graces.

By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 24, 2014

Florida law lets college students decide if they need remedial classes

At least one administrator is worried the failure rate will rise as students take on too much.

By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 19, 2014

Congressman warns Department of Education on NCLB waivers

Rep. George Miller urges the department to stand up for poor and minority students.

By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 14, 2014

Outgoing N.J. ed chief sees no conflict in new job with Amplify

Christopher Cerf says regulations prevent him from benefiting from his Trenton connections in his new job.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 12, 2014

N.C. plan would raise teacher salaries

The pay rate would still rank below the national average. 

By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 12, 2014

Ed tech trends and CU harassment: The week's most read education news

Are some schools misleading students on financial aid requirements?

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 7, 2014

First lady, Duncan tout federal financial aid programs

Michelle Obama tells high school students not to leave money on the table.

By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 6, 2014

Tech giants pledge $750M to help Obama put faster Internet in schools

Apple, Microsoft, Verizon, and more are helping the president get closer to his goal of giving 99% of U.S. students high-speed Internet within five years.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 4, 2014

FCC frees up more money for school broadband

The agency this year will double what it spends on the E-Rate program.

By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 4, 2014