Parents join misbehaving students in class

One middle school in West Virginia is experimenting with punishments for students that involved requiring their parents to spend a full day with them in school.

By Erin McIntyre • May 3, 2016

In Texas, dual enrollment students are losing pre-earned college credits

Texas students who have taken college courses in high school are now finding out some of these courses do not translate into usable credits at colleges.

By Erin McIntyre • April 28, 2016

Rocky road ahead for Kentucky school funding disparities

Although Kentucky has seen success in reducing financial disparities between school districts, progress is unsteady due to property tax discrepancies.

By Erin McIntyre • April 27, 2016

PBS releases new interactive series of iBooks for teachers

The network has announced four books will be released this month.

By Erin McIntyre • April 27, 2016

An influx of funding may or may not help learning in US classrooms

Education experts disagree over whether school quality suffers due to a lack of equity in funding or a lack of equity in how funding is used.

By Erin McIntyre • April 26, 2016

$5.7M in new federal grants aim to help at-risk, incarcerated youth

The U.S. Department of Education announced $5.7 million in new grants to help students involved in the criminal justice system.

By Erin McIntyre • April 26, 2016

Sen. Lamar Alexander applauds changes to come under ESSA

U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) has called for state coalitions of teachers, principals, superintendents and legislators to create accountability guidelines under ESSA.

By Erin McIntyre • April 26, 2016

Nashville principal Susan Kessler talks ESSA, discipline and weathering controversy

Hunters Lane High School has seen significant improvement during Kessler's 8-year tenure, though the path to success hasn't always been smooth.

By Roger Riddell • April 25, 2016

Economists: Improving school quality may bring financial benefits to districts

New projections estimate schools that are able to improve their quality under ESSA's flexible accountability benchmarks may be able to cash in as well. 

By Erin McIntyre • April 25, 2016

Computer science teaching necessitates a rethinking of math curriculum

The federal push for more coding in K-12 requires additional focus on critical thinking and reason in math instruction.

By Erin McIntyre • April 22, 2016

Indianapolis considers new community-focused ESL school for immigrant students

The school would be modeled on existing programs in cities like New York, doubling as a community center to help families get healthcare and adult education.

By Erin McIntyre • April 22, 2016

SEL demands new standards for measurement, progress

Education Week reports that schools need better tools with which to evaluate traits like 'grit' and 'mindsets' in students.

By Erin McIntyre • April 21, 2016

New program aims to build pipeline for female district leaders

The School Superintendents Association is launching a new initiative called “More Than a Power Lunch: Building Networks to Support and Advance Women in School Leadership.”

By Erin McIntyre • April 21, 2016

King: Racial, socioeconomic segregation in schools must end

During a Tuesday speech in Washington, US Secretary of Education Dr. John B. King pushed for action on school desegregation.

By Erin McIntyre • April 21, 2016

How do the arts stand in K-12 across states?

For the 27 states that identify the arts as a core learning subject, the development of standards has proven beneficial. 

By Erin McIntyre • April 20, 2016

Illinois legislators ponder redefining ed as 'fundamental right' in funding policy

The redefinition from 'primary responsibility' in the state's constitution could make a huge difference when it comes to budget negotiations.

By Erin McIntyre • April 20, 2016

Can scannable badges simplify data privacy in K-12?

Clever has introduced a new way for students to log on to computers in K-12 classrooms without needing to memorize a complex password.

By Erin McIntyre • April 20, 2016

Gifted programs look to even out identification initiatives

Despite disparities in the identification of gifted and talented students, New York City will expand its programs.

By Erin McIntyre • April 19, 2016

Public school disparities often rooted in property taxes

A six-month investigation by 20 NPR member stations looks at how states pay for public schools and why disparities exist.

By Erin McIntyre • April 19, 2016

King calls for focus beyond reading and math alone

The US Secretary of Education wants to see a more well-rounded education for American students, with more science, social studies, world languages and the arts.

By Erin McIntyre • April 19, 2016

CoSN resource aims to help schools with fiber internet connections

The new three-part toolkit is aimed at helping schools figure out how to improve connections with federal E-rate funding.

By Erin McIntyre • April 19, 2016

Minnesota parents, philanthropists take teacher tenure to court

The state is the latest to see a lawsuit challenging job protections for teachers.

By Erin McIntyre • April 18, 2016

Why testing prevails in K-12 education

Educators say mandatory assessments put a strain on learning, but proponents say they are a necessary metric for evaluating progress.

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 18, 2016

Is arming teachers the answer to school safety?

The Washington Post reports that districts and school systems are preparing for potential shootings by allowing teachers to carry weapons.  

By Erin McIntyre • April 18, 2016

Survey: Administrators divided on ESSA's impact

When asked about the biggest contributors to success, respondents cited leadership and being able to meet student needs.

By Erin McIntyre • April 18, 2016