'Funding for failure': officials say education isn't created for everyone

State education budget models perpetuate a system of inequity. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • July 18, 2017

Districts set sights on summer food insecurity with meal programs

Over 22 million students received free or reduced-price lunches in the 2015-16 school year, highlighting the need for summer meal programs to prevent hunger during those months, as well.

By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2017

'Perception gaps' can cause negative views of education nationwide

Parents may give high marks to the school their child attends, but they often have more negative views on the state of American education as a whole.

By Pat Donachie • July 18, 2017

House Education Subcommittee considers ESSA oversight

Republicans in Congress are expressing concern about the Department of Education's approach to the law's implementation under Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.

By Pat Donachie • July 18, 2017

North Carolina judges rule expansion of state superintendent's power constitutional

North Carolina's General Assembly was justified in changing the law to granted the state's elected superintendent more power in oversight, according to Education Week.

By Pat Donachie • July 18, 2017

Obstacles persist for hitting 90% grad rate by 2020

Gaps remain among low-income students, students of color, students with disabilities, ELLs and high schools with low grad rates.

By Roger Riddell • July 17, 2017

Information on voucher programs can be hard to find

A Washington Post investigation details the difficulty in determining performance metrics for private schools utilizing federal funding for private voucher programs.

By Pat Donachie • July 17, 2017

Administrators battle student sexting trend

Students are increasingly using smartphones and social media platforms for sexting, according to principals on a recent panel discussion, and changes in the past few years have made it more difficult to curtail.

By Pat Donachie • July 17, 2017

GOP's college disenchantment and new 'typical' student: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with our coverage from the National Principals Conference and more here!

By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2017

Atlanta districts boost new teacher hiring push

School districts in the Atlanta metropolitian area are looking to hire about 1,400 new teachers before the start of the new school year, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

By Pat Donachie • July 14, 2017

Education experts consider accountability under ESSA

As states submit their plans to the U.S. Department of Education, officials and advocates are expressing concern about their level of preparation.

By Pat Donachie • July 14, 2017

Proposed Medicaid cuts will hurt schools, district leaders say

As legislators continue to debate the future of the low-income medical assistance program, superintendents are uniting behind the necessity of continued federal support.

By Pat Donachie • July 14, 2017

House Appropriations Subcommittee to consider Ed Dept budget

Concerns persist regarding President Donald Trump's proposed funding cuts.

By Pat Donachie • July 13, 2017

Effective principal training should consist of 70% on-the-job learning

Extensive time away from the school for training does not actually benefit anyone, experts say.

By Autumn A. Arnett • July 12, 2017

Teacher development model shows promising results as advocates fear funding cuts

The New Teacher Center is touting the results of an assessment on its teacher induction model instituted in several districts in the past few years.

By Pat Donachie • July 11, 2017

ISTE 2017: Our recap of the K-12 innovation mega-gathering

From sessions to announcements, here's a rundown of everything we saw at this year's conference in San Antonio.

By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2017

DC chancellor: SEL must be integrated into school community

Teachers must be supported and given the time to integrate social and emotional learning practices into a school's approach, says DCPS' Antwan Wilson.

By Pat Donachie • July 10, 2017

LAUSD approves settlement concerning targeted funds

The lawsuit filed by a non-profit asserted the Los Angeles Unified School District misused funds intended to assist high-needs students.

By Pat Donachie • July 10, 2017

Equity, CTE and ISTE: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on efforts to rethink classroom design and more here!

By Roger Riddell • July 7, 2017

Ohio online charter takes funding repayment case to state's Supreme Court

The state has mandated that the virtual charter school must repay $60 million in funding because of a disputed number of student log-ins.

By Pat Donachie • July 7, 2017

Few US students enrolled in gifted programs

Schools and states vary wildly on students in such programs, with only 7% nationwide in them, according to an Education Week analysis of federal data.

By Pat Donachie • July 7, 2017

California reconsiders whether intermediate algebra is needed

State college educators are considering whether it is essential for incoming undergraduate students to be proficient in intermediate algebra, as it is causing many students to require significant remedial instructions.

By Pat Donachie • July 5, 2017

Moves by DeVos, Florida legislature concern science educators

New Florida legislation would let any citizen raise protest against what is taught in the classroom, stoking concerns among educators as a possible move against teaching climate change and evolution.

By Pat Donachie • July 5, 2017

'I don't know how to lead for equity; that was not part of my program'

As the current workforce inches closer to retirement, the national economy is dependent upon better serving groups we’ve traditionally ignored — and it starts with professional development.

By Autumn A. Arnett • June 30, 2017

Alliance crafts toolkit for educators helping undocumented students

The California Equity Leadership Alliance is aiming to further help educators and administrators assist undocumented students enrolled in their schools.

By Pat Donachie • June 30, 2017