Betsy DeVos outlines ESSA flexibilities in 'Dear Parent' letter

While the U.S. Department of Education has approved all 50 states' plans to comply with the law, parents may have a voice in local implementation.

By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 8, 2018

DOJ awards more than $70M in grant funding for school safety

The Justice Department will also invest $1 million toward research on the factors that lead to mass shootings.

By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 4, 2018

Report: Graduation challenges persist in just 10% of high schools nationwide

The research finds these schools are largely in high-poverty districts, with half serving a 90% minority population and about 75% being majority minority.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 4, 2018

California law expands mental health support for preschoolers

The legislation is part of a national push to address the underlying causes of behavior issues in the youngest students.

By Christina Vercelletto • Oct. 4, 2018

Report: 96% of public schools have adequate internet for digital learning

More than 44 million students now have high-speed internet in their classrooms, a significant boost from just 4 million students in 2013.

By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 3, 2018

Study: Absenteeism interventions most effective with students who miss the most school

Black and American Indian students, and those classified as "other," were much more likely to fall into the highest tier of absenteeism and miss at least 20% of the school year.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 28, 2018

Are schools prepared to help students speaking up about sexual assault?

Despite the rise of #MeToo, some groups worry that the combination of recent public controversies and a lack of school resources will silence students.

By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 28, 2018

Pediatricians: Lenient California law regarding water testing endangers children

The state, however, is one of only seven, along with the District of Columbia, that compels schools to test water for lead levels.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 27, 2018

Report: 44 states have implemented at least one K-12 computer science policy

The research from Code.org and the Computer Science Teachers Association shows disparities in access persist, however, with just 35% of high schools across 24 states offering the subject.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 27, 2018

Clash over using federal funds to arm teachers dominates Senate committee hearing

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee met Thursday to discuss how states have carried out the Every Student Succeeds Act.

By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 27, 2018

Philadelphia school board swears in 2 student representatives

The 17-year-olds are the board's first student representatives in nearly two decades, in one of 25 states that allows student participation on district school boards.

By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 27, 2018

158 educators running for state office, many are one step closer to getting elected

More than 100 have made it to the general election, with all but one primary already taking place.

By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 26, 2018

One-fifth of 8th-graders were chronically absent in 2015, EPI report says

The research shows chronic absenteeism rates falling sharply along socioeconomic lines.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 25, 2018

Memphis school improvement shows value of localized turnaround efforts

Tennessee's latest results show students in district-run "Innovation Zone" schools are outperforming peers in schools taken over by the state.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 25, 2018

California data indicative of factors dragging down student performance beyond Golden State's borders

Helping students who lag due to factors including a lack of access to early childhood education and lost time from suspensions remains a persistent struggle for districts nationwide.

By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 20, 2018

At least 8 states this year have passed laws related to youth suicide prevention

The pieces of legislation create school personnel training programs, education study committees, and suicide prevention programs and curricula.

By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 20, 2018

Ed Trust data highlights insufficient funding in NYC's low-income schools

Disproportionate funding distribution also persists for the nation's high-needs schools, which have more inexperienced teachers and fewer resources.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 19, 2018

States must find innovative solutions for stretching recession-level K-12 budgets

In 2015, 29 states were still providing less total school funding per student than they were in 2008, finds a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities report.

By Jessica Leigh Brown • Sept. 17, 2018

5 administrators weigh in on tough financial challenges

Leaders from a variety of schools and districts nationwide share some of their biggest challenges and how they're tackling them.

By Roger Riddell , Jessica Campisi • Sept. 17, 2018

Many school funding decisions left up to voters this November

Some measures calling for tax increases are in states that saw teacher walkouts last year.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 17, 2018

Appropriations bill sets aside over $71B for ed, but is it enough?

Administrators are mixed on how much impact the $581 million in additional funding to the U.S. Department of Education will have.

By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 17, 2018

Utah governor, other officials implore former teachers to return to the classroom

According to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sydnee Dickson, about 30,000 Utah residents with credentials are not teaching.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 17, 2018

Report: California schools have improved, but major funding challenges remain

More than a decade ago, the state's education system was described as "broken." What has happened since?

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 17, 2018

Officials: Federal school safety commission will oppose age restrictions on buying guns

The commission reportedly found no evidence proving these restrictions make school shootings less likely.

By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 14, 2018

Advocacy groups release major report on effects of policing in schools

As districts look at how to improve safety, the report details the effects of policing in schools on students of color.

By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 13, 2018