New 'Definitive Guide' details customer service approach to ed

K12 Insight's new guide stresses the importance of listening and responding to parent and community feedback.

By Erin McIntyre • April 4, 2016

Estimated 5,000 teachers march in Chicago

On Friday, the city's teachers held a rush-hour rally in protest of proposed education reform plans that include budget and program cuts. 

By Erin McIntyre • April 4, 2016

Ed Dept releases proposals for ESSA rulemaking committee

A new collection of proposals regarding implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act have been released by the Education Department to the rulemaking committee. 

By Erin McIntyre • April 4, 2016

Despite lack of scientific evidence, Ban Wi-Fi movement persists

The answer to whether the movement is scientifically grounded might not matter for school administrators, as districts can still be sued over claims.

By Erin McIntyre • April 1, 2016

Equity in teacher compensation not covered in ESSA talks

During negotiated rulemaking sessions for the Every Student Succeeds Act, equity in teacher compensation hasn't been discussed.

By Erin McIntyre • April 1, 2016

Massachusetts charter board members disproportionately execs

Accountability concerns are being raised over the ratio of corporate and financial executives to parents on the state's charter boards.

By Erin McIntyre • April 1, 2016

Remedial writing instruction costs US businesses $3.1B

According to employers, over 25% of college graduates are poor communicators all together.

By Erin McIntyre • April 1, 2016

New superintendent boosts Texas district's focus on students in need

Mesquite, TX, Superintendent David Vroonland is zeroing in on literacy, capacity, and teacher empowerment.

By Erin McIntyre • April 1, 2016

America's first education secretary passes away

Shirley Hufstedler, a former judge, served from the department's formation in 1979 until the end of the Carter administration in 1981.

By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2016

Public-private 'Reconnecting McDowell' initiative tastes success after 4 years

The expansive West Virginia initiative is seeing improved student achievement via wraparound services.

By Erin McIntyre • March 31, 2016

Detroit charter management companies under fire from NLRB

The National Labor Relations Board has filed a formal complaint against New Urban Learning and Inspired Education.

By Erin McIntyre • March 31, 2016

Niche issues 2016 rankings of America's 'smartest' public high schools

What makes a school great in America is perhaps even more interesting when juxtaposed against top-performing countries like Finland.

By Erin McIntyre • March 31, 2016

Chicago teachers' union plans for mass walkout Friday

Chicago Public Schools CEO Forrest Claypool says the district won't block the action.

By Erin McIntyre • March 30, 2016

Ed Dept seeks feedback on using SIG funds to improve diversity

The department is considering how to best apply the grants to promote socioeconomic diversity in schools and help improve outcomes. 

By Erin McIntyre • March 30, 2016

Ethics of suicide detection software in schools questioned

Privacy issues are being raised in districts using a high-tech software that flags potentially suicidal students through automated browser history reviews.

By Erin McIntyre • March 29, 2016

K-12 coding classes lacking in tech-savvy California

Data from the the state shows a majority of public high schools don’t offer dedicated computer science or programming courses.

By Erin McIntyre • March 29, 2016

SROs outnumber counselors in NYC, Chicago, Miami and Houston

Research shows that such disproportions contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline.

By Erin McIntyre • March 29, 2016

New America: States' shift from common assessments may prove negative

Many states are moving away from common assessments, which researchers say could impact synergy between K-12 and higher ed. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 28, 2016

Maine sees success with intervention program

The Building Assets-Reducing Risks program has expanded to 45 U.S. schools and helps ease students' transition from middle to high school.

By Erin McIntyre • March 28, 2016

Growth mindset, diversity, and Strayer: The week's most-read education news

Don't fall behind! Get caught up on the week's most-read education news right here.

By Roger Riddell • March 24, 2016

Education Equality Index ranks schools, cities and states on achievement gap

The new tool from school reform organizations Education Cities and GreatSchools provides data on how equitably low-income students are served.

By Erin McIntyre • March 24, 2016

ELL focus of ESSA rule-making session

English Language Learning took center-stage on the third day of rulemaking negotiations.

By Erin McIntyre • March 24, 2016

Education Law Center report examines inequity in school funding

A new report examines disparities in school funding formulas across the U.S. 

By Erin McIntyre • March 22, 2016

Inequity in Maryland gifted programs under microscope

A new report reviewing one county's selective academic programs shows discrimination against students of color. 

By Erin McIntyre • March 22, 2016

To increase available funding, some schools combine grades

Reconfiguring grade levels is offering some districts a way to save money while helping students learn and better engage communities.

By Erin McIntyre • March 21, 2016