Charter school enrollment increasing strain on funding

Nationwide, and particularly in Los Angeles, booming charter school enrollment is wreaking havoc on already-tight public school funding.

By Erin McIntyre • May 31, 2016

LAUSD superintendent's school tour leaves some parents wanting more

A recent stop saw Supt. Michelle King duck out 10 minutes early, leaving staffers to field questions from parents.

By Erin McIntyre • May 27, 2016

Report highlights glaring ed inequity over time

A new report from the National Center for Education Statistics finds that children from disadvantaged backgrounds are underserved over time in K-12 schools.

By Erin McIntyre • May 27, 2016

Ed Dept unveils new round of ESSA regulation proposals

New proposals aimed at ESSA's accountability, data reporting and state plan provisions have been announced by the U.S. Department of Education.

By Erin McIntyre • May 27, 2016

Atlanta superintendent embraces transparency, hands-on approach in cheating scandal's wake

Since taking the reins two years ago, Meria Carstarphen has worked to rebuild the community's trust with increased accessibility and a hands-on approach.

By Erin McIntyre • May 27, 2016

Should private funding be allowed in public schools?

Though contributions from parents help defray costs, they can also increase school inequity.

By Erin McIntyre • May 27, 2016

Vergara teacher tenure case may head to California Supreme Court

The case hinges on the fact that California offers teacher tenure and job security protections after two years in the classroom, a more lenient approach than most other states.

By Erin McIntyre • May 26, 2016

Political fights involving charters plague California

The battles between unions and school choice advocates around charters can be seen as a proxy for a larger and divisive discussion about school reform.

By Erin McIntyre • May 26, 2016

Over a dozen automated threats hit schools in 17 states

The threats are believed to be part of a 'swatting' or hoax campaign designed to elicit a large-scale law enforcement response.

By Erin McIntyre • May 26, 2016

TeachStrong coalition offers advice on diversity, recruitment in Colorado

With 5,500 teachers expected to retire in the state this year, the coalition has issued new inclusivity and diversity recommendations for hiring.

By Erin McIntyre • May 26, 2016

NYC school cafeterias facing extensive health code violations

Reports noted roaches, rats and mice, with fresh rodent excrement found near food prep areas and reach-in milk refrigerators.

By Erin McIntyre • May 25, 2016

Gates Foundation chief: Leaders 'underestimated' needed Common Core supports

CEO Sue Desmond-Hellman has admitted that the foundation didn't fully recognize the resources and discussion that should have preceded the push.

By Erin McIntyre • May 25, 2016

Teacher certification requirements under review in Massachusetts

State Secretary of Education Jim Peyser called the current process a 'bureaucratic exercise' not based on research or student outcomes.

By Erin McIntyre • May 25, 2016

Arizona school construction battle headed to court

An attorney alleges lawmakers are disobeying a state Supreme Court ruling that deemed exclusive taxpayer funding for school construction was unconstitutional.  

By Erin McIntyre • May 25, 2016

$1.3M tutoring scandal latest to rock Detroit Public Schools

Former director of grant development Carolyn Starkey-Darden allegedly billed the district $1.275 million from companies she created for non-existent tutoring services.

By Roger Riddell • May 24, 2016

Schools rethinking use, intent of detention

Some schools are reconsidering the idea of detention, engaging students facing disciplinary action with coaching and guided reflection.

By Erin McIntyre • May 24, 2016

How can districts make the most of E-rate funding?

The annual application deadline for the FCC's telecommunications and internet funds is just a few days away.

By Erin McIntyre • May 24, 2016

Tech helps level playing field between students

Combining access and engagement to technology for traditionally disadvantaged students can help them succeed in K-12 classrooms. 

By Erin McIntyre • May 23, 2016

Virtual schools expanding in spite of issues

Allegations of mismanagement, poor learning outcomes and subpar graduation rates aren't slowing the space's growth.

By Erin McIntyre • May 20, 2016

Socioeconomic achievement gaps outpacing those based on race

A new study shows that income-based achievement gaps surpassing those that are racial, saying that a lack of resources exacerbates disparity.

By Erin McIntyre • May 20, 2016

Lack of resources hinders ELL in middle, high schools

A lack of resources restricts ELL learning in middle and high schools, a complaint that teachers have had for years.

By Erin McIntyre • May 20, 2016

ECS report: Nearly all states need rule revisions to improve ed

The report's author recommends that individual states create their own policy leadership process and entities that can carry out related strategies.

By Erin McIntyre • May 19, 2016

Harvard ed school unveils early childhood program

The Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation will support a new early childhood education initiative at Harvard's Graduate School of Education.

By Erin McIntyre • May 19, 2016

School segregation persists 62 years after Brown v. Board of Ed

A new study shows that many of schools with significant increases in students of color have extreme racial and economic concentrations.

By Erin McIntyre • May 19, 2016

Teacher ed shifts focus to address increasing multicultural needs

To account for projections that US children will be majority-minority by 2020, many teacher education programs are tailoring instruction to the specific needs of this rising student population.

By Erin McIntyre • May 19, 2016