Spotify and NYC Ed. Dept. join forces in music education hackathon

Developers will be encouraged to develop apps that supplement music education in the weekend-long challenge.

By Roger Riddell • June 7, 2013

Minn. adopts Common Core in reading only, keeps own math standards

The state's existing math standards, adopted in 2008, are more rigorous than the Common Core's.

By Roger Riddell • June 7, 2013

President Obama to push for faster Internet in schools

The push for better Internet service is part of a larger initiative to encourage digital learning.

By Roger Riddell • June 6, 2013

Okla. governor says schools won't be required to add storm shelters

Debate over whether or not storm shelters should be a requirement arose in the aftermath of last month's devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.

By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2013

Miss. governor ties America's public education woes to working moms

The comments at a Washington Post education forum inevitably drew fire after being picked up by national media.

By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2013

New York City increases public education budget to record $24.8B

The budget increase will help fund new programs.

By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2013

N.Y. state officials to unveil educator evaluation system for NYC

A lack of agreement between teachers unions and city officials led to the state's intervention.

By Roger Riddell • May 31, 2013

Can Tea Party backlash kill the Common Core?

Tea Party activists are successfully pressuring lawmakers in several states to rethink their participation in the initiative.

By Roger Riddell • May 31, 2013

Third lawsuit filed to stop Chicago school closings

on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 10:37am The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and a group of Chicago parents are asking a circuit court to block the school board from shutting down ten of the city’s schools. In a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, the plaintiffs claim that Chicago Public Schools (CPS) violated...

By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013

Poughkeepsie (N.Y.) school board appoints new superintendent

on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 10:03am In choosing a top administrator from a school district in St. Louis as the next Poughkeepsie superintendent, the board hopes to boost student achievement. The Poughkeepsie City School District Board of Education on Wednesday night appointed Nicole Williams superint...

By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013

The need to chart a new course in school discipline

on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 9:49am School officials across the country responded to a surge in juvenile crime during the 1980s and the Columbine High School shootings a decade later by tightening disciplinary policies and increasing the number of police patrolling public schools. One unfortunate resu...

By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013

Could Weiner win on education? Maybe if he tried.

on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 9:00am With the introduction of Anthony Weiner into the New York City mayoral race, things in the Big Apple have definitely become more interesting (and that’s not just in the form of suggestive New York Post headlines). As Jonathan mentioned last week, the race for ...

By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013

Sioux Falls Schools superintendent's salary going up 4.87 percent

Sioux Falls Schools superintendent's salary going up 4.87 percent on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 9:11am Sioux Falls School District Superintendent Pam Homan has agreed to a 4.87 percent salary increase next school year, passing up an additional $6,592 increase tied to the new teacher agreement. The ...

By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013

U.S. Rep. Kennedy to lead Mass. STEM council

Kennedy is only the second person to head the council.

By Roger Riddell • May 30, 2013

Jeb Bush praises charters, slams public schools and teachers unions in speech

The former governor of Florida delivered a keynote at Michigan's Mackinac Policy Conference Wednesday.

By Roger Riddell • May 30, 2013

Teacher mental health training approved

Texas school teachers would receive training to identify mental illness in their classrooms under a measure that has cleared the Texas Legislature, the Associated Press reports. Lawmakers sent the bill to the governor on Sunday. It would add the training to the requirements for a teaching cert...

By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013

Study highlights Chattanooga (Tenn.) region's education gap

Study highlights Chattanooga (Tenn.) region's education gap on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 11:56am In Hamilton County, there are parallel worlds -- with crime, with health, and with schools. There are the inner-city streets ridden with gangs and drugs. And there are the neatly appointed homes in pea...

By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013

Boy or girl? Gender a new challenge for schools

on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 11:58am From the time they are born, we put our boys in blue beanies and our girls in pink ones. It's a societal norm, an expectation even, that you just are what you are born — a boy or a girl. From early on, we divide toys and activities by very distinct gender...

By Linda Cui • May 29, 2013

Mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner grabs limelight at NYC Education Forum

The newest candidate in the city's mayoral race outlined his education policy at Tuesday's Education Forum.

By Roger Riddell • May 29, 2013

Ill. teacher in hot water for informing students of 5th Amendment rights

Should students be informed of their right against self-incrimination before taking a drug and alcohol use survey?

By Roger Riddell • May 28, 2013

Funding for U.S. education drops for first time in 34 years

The decline is largely attributed to the Great Recession.

By Roger Riddell • May 28, 2013

Politicians in 9 states fight back against Common Core

The largely Republican opposition to the Common Core has surprised some prominent conservatives.

By Roger Riddell • May 28, 2013

Two largest K-12 publishing organizations will merge

The Association of American Publishers' School Division and the Association of Educational Publishers are going to merge.

By Roger Riddell • May 23, 2013

Chicago Board of Education to shut down 50 schools

Few schools were spared from the closures as protestors were restricted from accessing the meeting.

By Roger Riddell • May 23, 2013

AFT president responds to criticism from Chiefs for Change

AFT President Randi Weingarten says the group of state education officials distorted her call for a Common Core testing moratorium.

By Roger Riddell • May 22, 2013