Parents' concerns still fuel opt-out movement

A professor at Columbia University's Teachers College says the push against standardized testing is a sign that parents want a greater role in education policy.

By Amelia Harper • Oct. 22, 2018

Teacher degrees increasingly viewed as pathway to stronger pre-K programs

As more locales require bachelor's degrees for early-childhood educators, Massachusetts is offering more affordable ways to ensure the state has skilled preschool teachers.

By Amelia Harper • Oct. 19, 2018

AFT, advocacy groups sue Ed Dept for records on decision to arm teachers using federal funds

The organizations say the department hasn't released the information in a timely manner, violating the law.

By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 18, 2018

Years after Hurricane Katrina destroyed New Orleans Schools, a district leader shapes the ed system's turnaround

Recovery School District CEO Kunjan Narechania says in the city, it's a privilege to educate students — schools that don't meet accountability standards potentially face closing.

By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 15, 2018

Pre-to-3: What can countries with high-performing early-childhood systems teach the US?

In a new book, a leading researcher details lessons learned from an examination of policies and programs for young children in countries including Australia, Finland and Singapore. 

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 12, 2018

Competency-based education may not be a new concept

Longtime educator Peter Greene says the framework highly resembles outcome-based education, a model from the '90s that was unsuccessful.

By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 10, 2018

How filmmaker Rob Reiner put early childhood in the limelight

Recruiting Hollywood A-listers for help, Reiner paved the way for passage of a tobacco tax to fund programs for California's youngest children — and helped to spread a national movement.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 9, 2018

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

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