Tech, engineering take center stage in latest Nation's Report Card

The results mark the NAEP's first-ever national evaluation of tech and engineering literacy in the US, administered in 2014.

By Erin McIntyre • May 18, 2016

How best to help students understand cheating is wrong?

Introducing new ways to think about and address academic dishonesty predictably curbs cheating in schools.

By Erin McIntyre • May 18, 2016

Study finds correlation between student achievement, school safety

New research published in Educational Researcher shows schools that were able to increase their academic performance also saw significant reductions in violence.

By Erin McIntyre • May 18, 2016

New chapter in school reform moves beyond Bush, Obama regulations

An Education Next op-ed argues that moving beyond both presidents' regulatory approaches and embracing choice and competition is the best bet for improvement.  

By Erin McIntyre • May 18, 2016

Lobbying groups push back against funding equity provisions

Organizations in Washington have teamed up, sending a letter to Education Secretary John King over his attempts to even out disparate school funding. 

By Erin McIntyre • May 18, 2016

New Pell experiment to cover dual enrollment expenses

A new federal experiment allows students taking college-credit courses to access federal Pell Grants while still in high school.

By Erin McIntyre • May 17, 2016

Strengthening Education Through Research Act stalls amid privacy debate

The legislation's slow movement may be due to FERPA, according to Education Week.

By Erin McIntyre • May 17, 2016

Student privacy bills under consideration in 31 states

Some 94 state-level student privacy bills have been introduced so far in 2016 as concern over data use increases nationwide.

By Erin McIntyre • May 17, 2016

OECD: South Korea leads in reading, math as US still lags

Japan, the Netherlands and Finland also dominate the top spots.

By Erin McIntyre • May 17, 2016

Report: Arkansas leads the way on AP policy

A new Education Commission analysis highlights the state's comprehensive policy, saying it enhances participation, engagement and success.

By Erin McIntyre • May 16, 2016

66% of school admins report concern for ELL students

A new survey from Education Week shows that ELL learners in many classrooms aren't getting the quality of teaching they need to succeed.

By Erin McIntyre • May 16, 2016

Survey highlights career frustration among teachers

A study from the Center on Education Policy finds that only half of American teachers are happy in their schools.

By Erin McIntyre • May 16, 2016

$45M Smart Schools investment plan moves ahead in New York

A new plan will create 52 "Smart Schools" investment plans that will be worth a total of $45 million.

By Erin McIntyre • May 16, 2016

Dallas luring Oklahoma teachers with better pay

Oklahoma teachers have been outspoken about low pay for years, and a reported $1.3 billion budget shortfall is anticipated to result in 5% budget cuts.

By Erin McIntyre • May 13, 2016

Additional support critical for students with incarcerated parents

At least 5 million American children have an incarcerated parent, and school districts can help support them with extra services and after-school programs.

By Erin McIntyre • May 13, 2016

Will NJ become second state to embrace later school start times?

A series of three public forums have generated debate around whether the state should mandate later start times in middle and high schools.

By Erin McIntyre • May 13, 2016

Doctors, politicians increasingly brought into recess battles by parents

Parents whose children attend schools without recess mandates are seeking medical notes and lobbying public representatives for change.

By Erin McIntyre • May 13, 2016

Cost of charter schools debated by LA school officials

Officials are butting heads over a new union-commissioned report that gives independent charter schools a $500 million annual funding price tag.

By Erin McIntyre • May 12, 2016

Two radically different bills aim to fix Detroit's schools

One bill includes $500 million in debt relief, continued state control, and new contract restrictions; the other would remove state control and create a Detroit Education Commission.

By Erin McIntyre • May 12, 2016

Report labels school bullying a 'serious public health' issue

Bullying has been connected to long-term negative impacts on learning and academic performance, as well as depression, anxiety and substance abuse.

By Erin McIntyre • May 12, 2016

Memphis 'Innovation Zone' schools see turnaround success

An educational experiment in Tennessee, the Innovation Zone schools, is helping transform the state’s most challenged schools in Shelby County.

By Erin McIntyre • May 11, 2016

New federal grant program to funnel $65M to charters

The competitive program will earmark funds specifically to charter management organizations in an attempt to expand the schools nationwide. 

By Erin McIntyre • May 11, 2016

Former policymakers say data use key to classroom success under ESSA

In a USA Today op-ed, former NC Gov. Bev Perdue and former Washington AG Rob McKenna say using data will enable peak performance among schools and students.

By Erin McIntyre • May 11, 2016

Documents allege cheating by Success Academy teachers

An ethnographer's draft report leaked to Politico says it's 'possible' teacher cheating occurred on internal and state exams at the NYC charter network.

By Erin McIntyre • May 11, 2016

Report details role, depth of K-12 parental involvement

A new study from the American Institutes for Research finds that 87% of US parents regularly attend general public school or PTA meetings, while 75% attend parent-teacher conferences.

By Erin McIntyre • May 10, 2016