On California's heels, My Brother's Keeper to address truancy

In an attempt to stem the tide of chronic absenteeism in K-12 schools, the Obama administration has announced a new mentorship initiative. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 22, 2016

Fewer black male teachers leading K-12 classrooms

Black men make up just 2% of the public school teacher workforce.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 22, 2016

California's explosive charter growth sparks dialogue

The state's charter school boom shows no sign of slowing down, raising questions about accountability and performance.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 22, 2016

How can $4B best advance computer science education?

Focusing on teachers may give President Obama's 'Computer Science For All' the biggest impact as it seeks to boost the subject in K-12.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

Ed Dept asks Congress for staff increase

President Barack Obama's proposed fiscal 2017 budget for the department includes a general increase in positions from 4,269 to 4,538.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

Date set for King's confirmation as education secretary

On Feb. 25, the U.S. Senate's education committee will formally consider the nomination of acting Secretary of Education Dr. John B. King.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

Investigation possible for Ohio Ed Dept's role in charter school ratings

The Ohio Board of Education is considering an independent investigation into the state Department of Education in relation to a charter school evaluation scandal.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

California AG Harris unveils online toolkit to battle elementary truancy

The state's attorney general unveiled a new online toolkit designed to help elementary schools boost attendance. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

Statewide virtual school plan advances in Virginia

Legislation that would create a statewide virtual school has passed the state's House of Delegates. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

The challenge of social media policies for teachers, administrators

Various snafus made by educators on social media accounts have highlighted the need for districts to have policies in place.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 18, 2016

Washington state ed funding compromise moves forward

The state's Senate has approved a plan that would create a task force to solve its K-12 funding crisis. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 18, 2016

Attorneys for California parents to review private data of 10M students

Among the information included: addresses, test scores, and disciplinary and health records.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 18, 2016

NASDTEC to examine data on disciplined teachers state-by-state

The audit of a national teacher misconduct database follows an investigation by USA Today that exposed gaps in the system.  

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 17, 2016

Digital Promise pushes microcredentials for teacher PD

According to Jennifer Kabaker, the advocacy organization's director of education and microcredentials, microcredentials can help teachers with professional development.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 17, 2016

Pilot aimed at desegregating New York City schools begins

A new initiative of the city's education department is aimed at balancing race and class in schools located within gentrifying neighborhoods.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 17, 2016

Vermont sees turmoil amid push to combine small rural districts

The rural state faces the dual problems of rising education costs and a rapidly dwindling student population, but a plan to consolidate districts is contentious. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 17, 2016

FTC investigates 'brain training' programs like Lumosity

The Federal Trade Commission has investigated and settled several claims against such platforms, which make claims of cognitive improvement that are largely unproven.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 16, 2016

SRO presence found to increase odds of student arrest five times

Ensuring school-based officers are trained accordingly is another critical factor in dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 16, 2016

King to be formally nominated as education secretary

The move has been urged by Sen. Lamar Alexander since Dr. John B. King Jr. assumed the office in the wake of Arne Duncan's departure.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 16, 2016

GT struggles, Gallup rankings, and Obama's budget: The week's most-read education news

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By Roger Riddell • Feb. 12, 2016

Early school start times linked to tardiness, discipline issues

Many students stay up later when school starts later, so there is no gain of sleep time — but it does have benefits.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 12, 2016

In unusual move, Maine governor announces self as state ed commissioner

Paul LePage on Thursday announced he will lead the state's Department of Education himself instead of appointing a new commissioner.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 12, 2016

Washington state school funding solution delayed by legislators

Despite intense pressure from the state's Supreme Court, a new funding solution for public schools has again been sidelined.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 12, 2016

Kansas school funding formula overturned by state supreme court

The court has ruled that a temporary school funding law passed as a quick fix last year violates the state constitution.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 12, 2016

OECD: Poor US performance not tied strictly to per-pupil spending

A new analysis shows that between 2003 and 2012, the US had no changes in the amount of low-performing students for math and reading — but slight improvement in science.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 11, 2016