5 new No Child Left Behind waivers granted

Arkansas, Missouri, South Dakota, Utah and Virginia join a swelling list of states that are no longer bound by the Bush-era rules.

By Brian Warmoth • June 29, 2012

Birmingham schools move under state control

The Alabama Department of Education steps in as local savings fall short of state requirements.

By Brian Warmoth • June 28, 2012

California high school teacher and student charged in hazing case

Authorities say the hazing occurred during a summer school session as a way of maintaining order in the classroom.

By Brian Warmoth • June 27, 2012

Michigan Colleges Go Out Of State For Students

Their higher tuition boosts bottom line Read more »

By Lindsey Smith • June 26, 2012

[VIDEO] Pledge of Allegiance ditched at New Jersey elementary school

The traditional pledge will be replaced by an oath to the school.

By Brian Warmoth • June 21, 2012

Mayors nationwide support parental control of poorly performing schools

Teachers' unions fear loosing valued educators in parental overhaul 

By Lindsey Smith • June 18, 2012

How Much Is U of Alabama in Huntsville Worth To Huntsville? Almost $700 Million Each Year

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is worth almost $700 million annually to the Rocket City economy, the school announced today. Read more »

By Brian Warmoth • June 15, 2012

Education Department budget approved by Senate subcommittee would increase Pell Grant sizes

Budget receives 10-7 vote along party lines, falls short of Obama administration's recommendations

By Brian Warmoth • June 13, 2012

Saturday shooting leaves two former Auburn football players dead

Police looking for 22-year-old suspect after three men are left dead

By Brian Warmoth • June 11, 2012

At CUNY, stricter admissions bring ethnic shift

Black and Latino admissions have dropped since new standards were introduced in 2000

By Brian Warmoth • May 23, 2012

Education Dive A-List Profile: Kendra Kerr

A Q&A with teacher and Right to Play Youth to Youth Coordinator Kendra Kerr, today's featured profile in a series spotlighting the voices that Education Dive follows on Twitter

By Brian Warmoth • May 23, 2012

Daily Value: $1 billion, Michelle Rhee's StudentsFirst fundraising goal

D.C.'s for chancellor of public schools now has a political action committee to help get her message out about the country's need for change

By Brian Warmoth • May 16, 2012

Connecticut's education reform bill passes

$100 million education bill survives compromise to get past the state House and Senate

By Brian Warmoth • May 9, 2012

MSEIP Grants Fuel STEM Programs at Predominantly Minority Colleges

The United States Department of Education has awarded grants to "predominantly minority" colleges and universities looking to effect "long-range improvement in science and engineering education."

By Brian Warmoth • May 7, 2012

California State U. Faculty Strike Could Delay School In Fall

Thousands of California State University faculty members have authorized a strike that could delay the opening of school for 400,000 students next fall, union leaders said Wednesday.

By Brian Warmoth • May 6, 2012

Schools Testing 360 Cameras for Teacher Observation

Cameras offer clear advantages over live observations, provide new opportunities for effective coaching, have far more capabilities than traditional video cameras 

By Sean Griffey • April 27, 2012

Can New Funding Rules Improve University Graduation Rates?

With increasing graduation rates, Slippery Rock may be the poster child for performance funding

By Sean Griffey • April 26, 2012

Opinion: Politics and Education Don't Mix

Governors and presidents are no better suited to run schools than they are to run construction sites, and it's time our education system reflected that fact.

By Sean Griffey • April 26, 2012

Social Media Earns Spotlight on High School Education Policy Panel

Panel explores the idea of changes to schools and teachers in an education environment driven by social media and technology

By Sean Griffey • April 25, 2012

D.C. Chancellor Announces New 5-year Plan, Warns of Closures

The plan is Henderson’s clearest and most specific articulation of a long-range vision since replacing Michelle A. Rhee in October 2010.

By Sean Griffey • April 23, 2012

Ball State President Blames Lawmakers For Low Salaries

Survey shows Ball State's average salary in the bottom 5 percent nationwide

By Sean Griffey • April 23, 2012

Act and Inspire: The Dual Roles of Schools in Environmental Protection

A former public school teacher and currently the deputy director of the Learning First Alliance, Anne O'Brien outlines steps schools can take to develop a sustainability program.

By Sean Griffey • April 19, 2012

Bill Proposed to Ban Online Universities from Using Federal Funds for Marketing

It is believed the bill faces long odds in Congress but represents new attack on online university model.

By Sean Griffey • April 18, 2012

Is Education Chief Smarter Than An 11Th-Grader?

Education Director retakes the ACT after a testing skeptic challenges Iowa officials to tackle a college readiness exam.

By Sean Griffey • April 17, 2012

Study shows education as important as healthcare to voters

A new College Board report shows that swing state voters emphasize education as much as health care. 

By Sean Griffey • April 5, 2012