Report: Growing number of underprepared teachers in California classrooms

The Learning Policy Institute tracked the increase in intern credentials, permits and waivers issued for the state's teachers, using that number as a proxy for the severity of the teacher shortage.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 10, 2017

House votes to overturn some ESSA regulations, Senate may follow

The House resolutions focused on regulations finalized by the Obama administration relating to accountability and teacher prep programs.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 10, 2017

The next generation of charter school innovation and impact

Early charter school growth was often framed as an opportunity to improve public education by freeing charter schools to innovate and send good strategies back to district-run schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2017

In first address as Ed Sec, DeVos calls for 'common ground'

The newly-confirmed head of the U.S. Department of Education asked the education community to put aside differences and put students first.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Feb. 9, 2017

New paper outlines lessons learned from last 10 years of Head Start

New research from Bellwether Education Partners reflects on Head Start's progress since President George W. Bush passed a law in 2007 requiring half of teachers to hold a bachelor’s degree by 2013.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2017

Sex ed varies by state, and research shows what works

While some districts still offer abstinence-only sex education, others have comprehensive programs increasingly likely to include social-emotional learning and issues of gender equality.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2017

House Republicans introduce bill to eliminate Ed Dept

The same day the U.S. Senate narrowly approved Betsy DeVos’ nomination as secretary of education, House Republicans proposed abolishing the agency.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2017

The US Secretaries of Education

DeVos isn't the only cabinet pick who will influence education, writes NYU's David E. Kirkand.

By David E. Kirkland • Feb. 8, 2017

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai limits Lifeline program participation for 9 companies

The move reverses a decision made under the Obama administration, which expanded participation in the program designed to give low-income families more affordable access to internet at home.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 8, 2017

Budget process brings potential for significant changes to Ed Dept funding

The next federal budget may follow a conservative blueprint outlined by the Heritage Foundation for 2017.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 8, 2017

California school districts prepare to defy immigration orders

California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson has urged administrators to declare their districts “safe havens.”

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 7, 2017

New America outlines 10 ed policy actions for 2017

In a new policy brief, New America’s Education Policy program outlines why state leaders, the Trump administration and Congress should adopt a variety of ed policy moves.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 7, 2017

Tracing spending to the classroom can offer strategic opportunity

Isolating spending down to the per-pupil level by subject and grade can help schools and districts reveal patterns and priorities in spending.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 7, 2017

These 7 trends are shaping personalized learning

Schools nationwide are experimenting with personalized learning strategies to better serve students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 6, 2017

NYC schools' lead problem more widespread than originally thought

New York City changed its practice of running water through faucets and drinking fountains for two hours the night before a test and found far more cases of dangerously high lead levels.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 6, 2017

E-Rate Trends Report highlights school bandwidth needs

The 2016 E-Rate Trends Report, prepared by consulting group Funds for Learning, found more than 24,000 applicants applied for $2.3 billion to support data and internet service.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 6, 2017

DeVos, Foxx and administrator tech: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on the cost of remedial courses and more right here.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 3, 2017

DeVos nomination approved on 52-48 party-line vote

Betsy DeVos is one step closer to becoming the U.S. Secretary of Education, with a final confirmation vote expected next week.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 3, 2017

Michigan public high school courts Chinese students and their tuition dollars

Oxford High School, north of Detroit, started building a pipeline between Michigan and China in 2010 under then-Superintendent William Skilling.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 3, 2017

Tax credits — more than vouchers — could hold key to Catholic school growth

Catholic Schools Week provides an opportunity to reflect on the competition charter schools have represented for Catholic schools and where tax credits and vouchers fit in.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 2, 2017

California Supreme Court ruling to impact charter school boundaries

A growing number of the state's charters operate outside of traditional brick-and-mortar settings, giving them the ability to serve students in adjacent districts.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 2, 2017

NCTQ report challenges impact of new teacher evaluations

The National Council on Teacher Quality’s latest report criticizes the lax or absent use of student growth.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 2, 2017

DeVos gets committee approval, accused of plagiarism before full Senate vote

U.S. Secretary of Education nominee Betsy DeVos advanced out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on a party-line vote.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 1, 2017

Teacher training hamstrings California Common Core implementation

Many educators and experts believe implementation of the standards adopted in 2010 has been limited by a lack of access to teacher prep.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 1, 2017

Feds could spur better public-private partnerships for students

Public-private partnerships offer a way to extend the reach of education organizations and prepare students for long-term success.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 1, 2017