Netflix founder announces $100 million ed donation

Netflix chief Reed Hastings has created The Hastings Fund, a foundation aimed at education. 

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 14, 2016

Judge freezes Nevada's new school choice plan

On the eve of the state's unique, far-reaching school choice program going into effect, a judge has ordered a hold.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 14, 2016

California governor supports scrapping API for grading schools

According to the new K-12 summary for California Gov. Jerry Brown's 2016-17 budget, Brown favors scrapping API scores in favor of more diverse markers.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 13, 2016

Despite 70% high, racial achievement gaps mar NYC grad rate

NYC's high school graduation rate is a new record for the state.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 13, 2016

Charter questions remain at center of Florida ed policy debate

Florida's expanding charters are at the center of ongoing debate around their funding, accountability, and 'school choice' in general, leading the state's ed reform conversation.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 13, 2016

ESSA elicits mixed feelings from ELL advocates

Supporters of ELL in the classroom are divided on the ne law, as it's not yet clear whether it will help or hinder English Language Learning.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 13, 2016

School boards association sues Pennsylvania over ed funding impasse

The Pennsylvania School Boards Association has filed a suit against state officials, accusing them of unfairly holding up education funding during the state's budget impasse.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 12, 2016

60 schools forced to close amid Detroit teacher 'sickouts'

The protests are over ed policies like Gov. Rick Snyder's proposed restructuring of the city's school system.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 12, 2016

Student privacy concerns hover over big data analytics

The technology within the AltSchool microschool startup network aggressively collects student data, and many are concerned over the trend's spread and ramifications for privacy.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 12, 2016

ESSA paves way for patchwork of teacher accountability tactics

With student test performance no longer mandated as an indicator and evaluation methodology left up to individual states, major changes are on the way for how teachers are graded.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 11, 2016

North Carolina Board of Ed declines to vote on 'negative' charter report

A vote on a draft of an annual report on the state's charter schools has been delayed because of its allegedly 'negative' content.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 11, 2016

2016 predictions and higher ed's unbundling: The week's most-read education news

Don't get lost in the shuffle: Catch up on the latest online learning research and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2016

Delaware abandons Smarter Balanced tests for high schoolers

Following on the heels of Colorado and Montana, the state will instead use the SAT for high school juniors.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 8, 2016

Utah study finds success in digital pre-K literacy program

The statewide UPSTART program is meant to advance kindergarten readiness by helping kids learn to read earlier. 

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 8, 2016

Proposal to tackle Minnesota school segregation sparks controversy

The state's education department is attempting to tackle the pervasive problem of racial segregation in its schools, but charter school supporters are resisting.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 8, 2016

Baltimore City School District gets close to $300K SERV grant

The US Department of Education awarded the city a Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV) grant worth $292,647 to aid recovery following unrest.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 7, 2016

Heated battle over Brooklyn school rezoning draws to close

After months of controversy and public debate, two Brooklyn schools will be rezoned in an effort to blend student populations and thwart increased segregation. 

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 7, 2016

Richmond superintendent lays out teacher pay hike plan

A new proposal by Dr. Dana Bedden would shake up teacher compensation and give many of the district's teachers a long-overdue raise. 

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 7, 2016

Power-sharing roles between districts, states unclear under ESSA

The new Every Student Succeeds Act returns significant decision-making power to states and districts, but questions remain as to how it will be distributed.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 7, 2016

What's most pressing for K-12 tech leaders in 2016?

Two tech leaders weigh in on what they see as the biggest ed tech issues, developments, and trends confronting administrators.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 7, 2016

Campus rape investigations climb as OCR starts year with more funding

The number of investigations into the handling of sexual assault cases has reached 159 higher ed institutions, as well as 63 K-12 schools and districts.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 7, 2016

States eager to tackle new K-12 policies under ESSA

As the 2016 state legislative season begins, a few states in particular are poised to tackle pressing issues including teacher shortages, fiscal crises, and funding formulas.  

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 6, 2016

Should King be formally nominated as education secretary?

Arne Duncan's successor was never formally nominated by President Barack Obama or vetted by Congress, and Republicans now want that to change.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 6, 2016

Will personalized learning spike in 2016?

Baltimore Superintendent S. Dallas Dance and other officials predict an increased focus on individualized learning on the heels of standardized test results.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 6, 2016

Rural Tennessee high school strives to improve students' quality of life

Due to high concentrations of poverty, rural students are less likely to attend college than their urban or suburban peers.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 6, 2016