Report: Significant funding gaps persist between white and low-income, nonwhite districts

EdBuild finds districts with mostly nonwhite students get $23 billion less annually in state and local spending than those serving mostly white students, amounting to about $2,226 less per student.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 28, 2019

Few states recognize the arts as part of their ESSA accountability plans

Illinois, Connecticut and Kentucky, however, are examples of how states are using the law's broader definition of student success to emphasize the arts.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 27, 2019

50 States of Ed Policy: February marks strides in school safety, funding

The one-year anniversary of the Parkland shooting and persisting teacher activism spurred major proposals, though finances and curriculum also drew lawmakers' attention.

By Jessica Campisi • Feb. 26, 2019

State lawmakers, nonprofits partner to boost teacher certification rates

In the Mississippi Delta, up to 34% of teachers are not certified — but new pathways and changing demands are among ways officials are addressing the problem.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 26, 2019

Another state weighing CTE diploma pathway

Florida's proposed 18-credit pathway would be the latest to incorporate a need for more advanced technical skills in the blue-collar workforce into high school.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 21, 2019

To what extent are districts, schools liable for students' safety?

Along with providing an education, schools are tasked with keeping students safe — but to what extent? Here's how the courts have weighed in and what their decisions mean for school accountability.

By Jessica Campisi • Feb. 20, 2019

NEA President: Denver strike is 'cautionary tale' for districts with performance-based pay

Lily Eskelsen García, who attended the teacher strike, said the ProComp system — which aims to attract teachers to high-needs schools — became more unpredictable and chaotic over time.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 14, 2019

One year later: How has school safety, gun control policy changed since the Parkland shooting?

On Feb. 14, 2018, a gunman shot and killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Here's a look at what's changed — and what hasn't.

By Jessica Campisi • Feb. 14, 2019

Conflicting state, federal marijuana laws leave district policies in a haze

While medical marijuana use is legal in 33 states, it's still illegal under federal law, putting schools at risk of losing federal funding if educators use it in any form.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 13, 2019

The 'transformative power' of reaching children before kindergarten

A New York City charter network partners with an early-childhood home-visiting program in hopes of preventing the delays seen when kids enter school.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 13, 2019

Data show inequity in who takes dual enrollment classes

Lower participation among black and Hispanic students and those whose parents didn't go to college, highlights concerns for such programs.

By James Paterson • Feb. 12, 2019

Portfolios boost assessment relevancy for truly transformative learning

The coordinator for innovative and digital learning at Eanes Innovative School District in Austin, Texas, writes that a portfolio approach to measuring student progress provides a more equitable, real-world experience.

By Brianna Hodges • Feb. 11, 2019

Is it time to remake middle school?

Educators, policymakers and others will gather in Washington, D.C., this week to discuss ways to reshape the perception of early adolescence as a time of risk to one that focuses more on positive opportunities.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 11, 2019

Decades of studies paint complex portrait of vouchers' value

Debate over these programs' success is very much alive, with concerns on both sides of the public-private divide as research shows mixed results.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 8, 2019

Research review finds students who improve after school closure are 'more exception than rule'

A review of 17 studies finds displaced students’ graduation and college enrollment rates typically drop, and those in schools that get an influx of displaced students also face negative impacts.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 8, 2019

Local businesses, nonprofits team up to combat chronic absenteeism

New Orleans public schools are partnering with over 30 organizations, from local businesses to the mayor's office, to find ways to boost attendance rates, including mentoring at-risk students.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 8, 2019

States vary in defining college and career readiness metrics

While 44 states include the popular education accountability indicator in their ESSA plans or school rating systems, not everyone agrees on what it means for a student to be prepared for college or career.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 7, 2019

New York legislature moves to separate student test scores from teacher evals

The move joins a growing trend of teacher unions and majority Democratic state legislatures pushing away from "teaching to the test."

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 6, 2019

'Please do better': Educators share concerns over proposed Title IX guidelines

During the 60-day comment period on Betsy DeVos’ proposed changes, many teachers and advocates said they hope the regulations are not adopted.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 1, 2019

Tracker: 50 states of education policy

With the 2019 legislative sessions underway, lawmakers are showing that education policy remains a priority. Here's an extensive overview of laws, bills and proposals from every state in the nation.

By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 31, 2019

DeVos proposes guidance for district Title 1 spending

Under the proposal, districts would need to ensure federal funds don't replace state and local money, but they wouldn't need to equalize per-pupil spending between Title 1 and non-Title 1 schools.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 29, 2019

Denver schools, union await state's response on possible teachers' strike

Meanwhile, Virginia educators plan to march on the state capitol Monday, and Oakland, California, teachers will begin a strike vote on Tuesday.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 28, 2019

Should access to a public education be a constitutional right for all children?

Forty years after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled there's no federal right to education, the debate is alive and well. Four scholars argue opposing views.

By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 28, 2019

High-priced tech hubs fuel affordable teacher housing woes

To ease the problem, one California district plans to tear down aging schools and turn them into lower-cost housing for teachers.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 25, 2019

Does outcome-based funding encourage academic progress or deepen the divide?

Texas officials have signaled support to spend about $800 million incentivizing superintendents to improve 3rd-grade reading scores and senior success rates.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 25, 2019