After-school programs once again targeted in budget

For the second year in a row, President Donald Trump is proposing eliminating funding for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 23, 2018

Trump suggests arming, training educators to deter school shootings

The president suggested educators who receive training and carry a firearm could receive a bonus, but spoke against active shooter drills in schools.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 23, 2018

Arkansas schools slow to implement ban on suspensions for truancy

A study shows that schools with a higher percentage of students of color were even less likely than others to follow the law. 

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 23, 2018

New campaign highlights states' school improvement efforts

The States Leading Campaign wants to ensure states are being recognized for the innovative work they're doing to improve schools and outcomes for students under ESSA.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 21, 2018

Education must look beyond standardized tests to fully measure student growth

Not all students perform well on standardized tests, but individualized approaches that incorporate alternatives like portfolios can provide a more well-rounded view of their progress.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 21, 2018

Outgoing NYC Chancellor Fariña: Administrators should be curriculum experts, build networks beyond ed

The retiring chief of the nation's largest school system reflected on her accomplishments, what still needs to be done, and experiences as a woman.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 21, 2018

Trump budget plan would cut grants to support education data systems

Experts say states still need help in learning how to use the data.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 20, 2018

California bill would extend ban on unnecessary suspensions

The state has led the way in adopting alternative disciplinary measures to curb the "school-to-prison pipeline," and SB 607 would extend the ban on "willful defiance" suspensions beyond the early grades.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 20, 2018

Report: States implementing practices to increase educational equity

Offering implicit bias training is one way states have tried to improve equity over the past year. 

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 16, 2018

AASA survey examines schools' ongoing funding struggles 10 years after recession

The survey's release comes as President Trump's FY19 budget proposal suggests a 5% cut to federal education spending.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 16, 2018

Rural, remote schools and districts face unique staffing struggles

Recruitment and retention in "no-stoplight" towns are also hindered by broad definitions of what constitutes a "rural" district.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 15, 2018

Bill and Melinda Gates may focus on issues beyond education to address poverty in the U.S.

Tackling root issues related to poverty could also improve the Gates Foundation's education efforts.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 14, 2018

Federal budget proposal would slash teacher training funds

What will happen to professional development for teachers if the cuts happen?

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 13, 2018

DCPS scandal, marijuana and benefit corporations: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on the future of the higher ed accreditation landscape and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 9, 2018

Pre-to-3: It's legislative season — time to take another look at kindergarten policies

In many states, kindergarten still isn’t treated like 1st through 12th grade.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 9, 2018

With chronic absenteeism factoring into accountability, California districts craft careful solutions

Educators are giving more attention to root factors that lead to absenteeism, such as highly personal issues ranging from housing problems to health conditions.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 9, 2018

Common Sense, Center for Humane Technology call for tech addiction awareness in schools

Students are vulnerable to the mental chess that big tech platforms, present in many classrooms, play for their attention, warns former Google ethicist Tristan Harris.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 9, 2018

Hawaii bill would require background checks on new homeschooling families

Those in the community argue that the plan discriminates against them.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 8, 2018

Will science ed see significant budget cuts amid STEM push?

While the federal budget is yet to be decided, educators remain concerned about the potential effects of budget cuts proposed last year by President Donald Trump.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 8, 2018

Recruiting paraprofessionals requires ongoing support

The high-poverty Guilford County school system in North Carolina is still one of just a few districts nationwide operating an in-house certification pathway for recruiting professionals to the classroom.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 7, 2018

Study finds link between 'no excuses' policies and success

While the study's author doesn't directly attribute all such policies to success, she does suggest that adopting some urban charter schools' policies could further close the achievement gap.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 6, 2018

Florida at odds with Ed Dept over ESSA plans

The state contends black and Hispanic students are already performing better under its current model, and that required reporting changes would skew its system by double- or triple-reporting students in different demographic groups.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 6, 2018

Ed Dept pilot will allow flexibility to blend funding

Districts have until March 12 to apply for the flexibility if they want to take advantage of it for the 2018-19 school year.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 5, 2018

DC Public Schools under FBI investigation amid diploma scandal

A graduation scandal is calling into question the value of reform efforts hailed by local and federal officials for the district's success that were then adopted by others nationwide.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 5, 2018

'Drop-in' centers offer another strategy to help homeless students

Students can find resources such as food, grooming supplies, backpacks and counseling at these facilities.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 5, 2018