Obama claims jobs bill would save teaching jobs

Education gets the spotlight as he tries again to push the nearly year-old bill.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 20, 2012

Documents reveal test cheating in Philadelphia schools to be far worse than previously thought

Newly obtained confidential information suggests that the practice of changing wrong answers on standardized state tests by teachers in Philadelphia is far more widespread than suspected by investigators. 

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 17, 2012

U. of Utah's contentious gene patents upheld by Appeals Court

Court rules that the patented genes are a "non-naturally occurring" matter.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2012

12 Teach for America alumni who have become education leaders

TFA's alums have founded new charter schools and risen to the highest ranks of public school systems.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 16, 2012

How to address the education bubble: 2 perspectives

Speaking on the problems riddling today's education system, Dr. Raymund Paredes and Salman Khan present new ideas for the future in a Forbes interview. 

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 16, 2012

Four companies selected to build New York's education database

New York education officials have selected four companies to build an online platform for a variety of educational purposes. 

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 14, 2012

Education Department unveils Race to the Top competition for underachieving school districts

The Education Department's Race to the Top competition is now awarding grants to eligible schools in impoverished districts. 

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 13, 2012

Virginia General Assembly passes online course requirement for high school students

Statewide requirement takes effect in 2013.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 10, 2012

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's new voucher program under attack

According to a religious leader and a variety of other critics, the program “threatens the integrity of both religion and government.”

By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 9, 2012

Dickinson ISD Implements New Kids' Education for Number Sense Math Program

Friday, August 10, 2012 The new program, called Kids’ Education for Number Sense (KENS Math), will be introduced to help prepare teachers and students for the more rigorous goals of the new math TEKS scheduled to roll out in 2014. Resource Centers Health and Wellness (sponsored by the Da...

By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 9, 2012

Florida principals want biometrics scanning equipment

Survey results may result in a new fingerprint pilot program on school buses for Palm Beach County.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 9, 2012

Students can reject assignments that 'violate religious beliefs'

Missouri voters on Tuesday passed its "right to pray" amendment, reaffirming the right to pray in public and in schools, the Huffington Post reports. In an effort to further define First Amendment rights, the measure formally known as Amendment 2 passed with 83 percent of the vote. T...

By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 9, 2012

Bobby Jindal School Voucher System Blasted As 'Destruction Of Education' By Religious Group

Bobby Jindal School Voucher System Blasted As 'Destruction Of Education' By Religious Group Thursday, August 9, 2012 The leader of a national multi-faith religious group blasted Republican Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's school voucher program this week, charging that it was an effor...

By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 8, 2012

Wis. School District Receives $895,000 for P.E.

Thursday, August 9, 2012 The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the School District of Mishicot $895,000 in PEP grant funding, according to Superintendent Colleen Timm. The district will receive the funding over the next three years with $376,953 of it coming in the first year. “I ...

By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 8, 2012

California School District Will Spend $1 Billion to Borrow $100 Million

Thursday, August 9, 2012 It’s being called a loan not even a subprime lender would make. A school district north of San Diego, Poway Unified, borrowed $105 million over 40 years by selling a bond so unusual that the State of Michigan outlawed it years ago. Taxpayers in the area will end ...

By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 8, 2012

The case for education as big business

Carrie Lukas writes for Forbes, pushing for parents to be allowed more choices and risks.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 7, 2012

Infographic explains mobile device security on campuses

Survey results give insights into theft and encryption in educational establishments.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 6, 2012

10 common presumptions that may threaten education reform

Valerie Strauss of the Washington Post runs through ten education reform principles that educator Dov Rosenberg says are hurting the cause.

By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 6, 2012

Arne Duncan discusses reform and back-to-school with the Associated Press

Education Secretary talks about the effects of significant changes over the last three years.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 6, 2012

Lawsuit and bill take aim at 'illegal' K-12 fees in California

Legislators and ACLU say fees are in violation of state's constitution.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 6, 2012

K-12 education investment hits record levels, but district budgets suffer

K-12 investments hit $389 million in 2011, according to GSV Advisors.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 3, 2012

Most Read Education News of the Week: MOOC providers, Facebook and iPads in schools

Need to catch up on the last week's news in education? Here are Education Dive's most popular reads.

By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 3, 2012

Education Department asks court to reinstate gainful-employment rule reporting requirements

At issue are the rule's requirements that institutions report loan repayment rates and debt-to-income ratios.

By Roger Riddell • July 31, 2012

Would Master Teachers Take on More Students Spread Over Several Classes for Higher Pay?

Wednesday, August 1, 2012 The education policy group Public Impact is suggesting a series of new approaches that leaders say are aimed at putting the best teachers in front of more students to increase their reach, and paying those talented folks more without dramatically increasing school bud...

By Lindsey Smith • July 31, 2012

'Unacceptable' Louisiana schools list grows 33%

Higher state testing standards have given way to a higher number of schools that are not meeting requirements.

By Brian Warmoth • July 31, 2012