After New York drops timed tests, more states consider the same

States and education experts are divided over whether the practice of timing standardized tests should be abandoned.

By Erin McIntyre • March 7, 2016

Tackling California's truancy crisis

Jill Habig, special counsel to Attorney General Kamala Harris, discusses the long-term impacts of chronic absences.

By Erin McIntyre • March 4, 2016

New Orleans school funding battle pits magnets v. charters

A new per-pupil funding formula for state aid in New Orleans that calls for tax revenue to be redistributed from gifted students to those with disabilities is under debate.

By Erin McIntyre • March 4, 2016

Nomination of King as ed sec provokes ire from activists

Based on his track record as ed commissioner in New York, some activists are saying that Dr. John B. King, Jr.'s nomination as secretary of education should be thwarted.

By Erin McIntyre • March 4, 2016

Accountability under ESSA still open to interpretation

Because of flexibility around accountability in the Every Student Succeeds Act, states like Florida and Kentucky are considering bills that might not meet federal standards.

By Erin McIntyre • March 4, 2016

Report: Special ed services in NYC schools severely lacking

Nearly 40% of students who need special education services are being failed by NYC schools, a new report says.

By Erin McIntyre • March 3, 2016

Cafeteria vulnerabilities highlight schools' need for emergency plan

Schools and districts should prepare students for situations in which they may not be able to be locked down in a classroom.

By Erin McIntyre • March 3, 2016

Proposal of teacher database creates contention, debate

On the heels of California's proposal to create a statewide teacher database to help address teacher shortages, a larger policy debate has emerged.

By Erin McIntyre • March 3, 2016

Using Universal Design for Learning to help diverse students

Under the new Every Student Succeeds Act, schools are encouraged to try out universal design for learning (UDL) in order to reach learners with diverse needs.

By Erin McIntyre • March 3, 2016

Chicago Public Schools cuts 62 positions, axing 17 teachers

After a round of layoffs left 17 teachers and a total of 62 school staff out in the cold, Chicago unions are threatening to strike over potential pension changes.

By Erin McIntyre • March 2, 2016

CA considers old proposal of creating statewide teacher database

Advocates in California say that the implementation of statewide teacher databases could help address the gaps that result from a teacher shortage.

By Erin McIntyre • March 2, 2016

Proposal to count coding as foreign language passes Florida Senate

Should the state's House and Gov. Rick Scott approve the bill, computer science classes will count for foreign language credits in the state.

By Erin McIntyre • March 1, 2016

Scalia's death expected to result in tie on teacher union case

The Supreme Court has also declined to hear a handful of other education-related cases.

By Erin McIntyre • March 1, 2016

Tennessee district bounces back after testing breakdown

The Monroe County district's office has helped its schools and teachers maintain positivity in the wake of a statewide standardized testing snafu.  

By Erin McIntyre • March 1, 2016

California appeals court to consider divisive issue of teacher tenure

The court will decide if current job protections under the state's teacher tenure rules deprive students of a 'quality education.'

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 29, 2016

West Virginia pols try to thwart new school science standards

State lawmakers are working to block the new standards on the grounds that climate change isn't related to humans.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 29, 2016

Classroom cop contract not renewed in Atlanta

The district will end a contract that allows the Atlanta Police Department to provide security in schools, favoring the creation of its own security team.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 29, 2016

King sails through nomination hearing for education secretary

A Senate panel is expected to vote March 9 to back his nomination.

By Randy Lilleston • Feb. 26, 2016

Utah's sex ed classes will remain abstinence-based

Utah's House Education Committee struck down a more comprehensive sex education bill.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 26, 2016

Memo on how to close schools distributed by PA Board of Ed

Amid ongoing fiscal chaos, the state Department of Education has compiled a how-to guide for districts that must close schools. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 26, 2016

White House goal to train 100,000 STEM teachers by 2021 on track

The success of the 100Kin10 coalition is a notable win for the Obama administration.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 26, 2016

Broader Bolder Approach to Education program tackles disparity

The initiative seeks to balance the negative impacts of social and economic disadvantage on student performance.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 26, 2016

Funding expert Paula Love talks ESSA, tech expenses, opportunities

The school budget guru gives advice aimed at helping districts increase tech in their schools, with creative solutions about funding digital initiatives. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 25, 2016

Study: Race-based achievement gaps in science has long history

The achievement gap between racial groups of students learning science can be traced back to pre-K and kindergarten, a new study shows.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 25, 2016

Charter problems continue in Ohio with proposed delay in oversight program

The state is now considering another delay before moving ahead with a charter school oversight program proposed by Gov. John Kasich. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 25, 2016