Kansas attempts to streamline school accountability data with new website

The site offers the public a variety of resources, including testing information, related to the state’s districts and schools in a convenient, one-stop online shop.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 22, 2015

Ed Dept issues ESSA implementation guidance

The federal goverment is already planning the rollout of the recently signed Every Student Succeeds Act, in hopes of a smooth transition. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 21, 2015

'Social-emotional learning' shows academic benefits in special ed

“Soft skills” like mindfulness, self-regulation, and cooperation can help special ed students achieve in the classroom and in life. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 21, 2015

Virtual charter operator K12 Inc in hot water with teachers, shareholders

Shareholders this year voted down new exec pay while scandal immerses the company's online charter schools.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 21, 2015

New Jersey bill would mandate recess in public elementary schools

To combat obesity and promote interpersonal skills, the law would require all K-5 students to have at least 20 minutes of recess every day. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 21, 2015

New Mexico's Supreme Court will not hear textbook funding case

With over a million dollars worth of textbooks on the line, the court let a previous decision banning private schools from using federal funds stand.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 21, 2015

Pay for Success and CBE: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on the US Department of Education's new National Education Technology Plan and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2015

Will Washington state's charter decision influence others?

The Washington Supreme Court's September decision could set a precedent for other states.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 18, 2015

Ohio proposal would grade charters like traditional public schools

The state's Department of Education has not yet decided whether its charters will be privy to the same accountability standards as its traditional public schools.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 18, 2015

With money running out, Philly schools may shut down in January

No solutions are in sight for the cash-strapped district, where Supt. William Hite has announced that some schools will close in the New Year.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 18, 2015

Long Beach school's math class counts for Cal State credit

Some students at California’s Long Beach Polytechnic High School are satisfying gen-ed math requirements with a unique course.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 18, 2015

Politicians advocate for stricter school threat punishments

A new survey finds that the number of threats received by schools rose 158% between 2014 and 2015, and lawmakers are taking aim at the problem. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 18, 2015

Mapping project illuminates NYC school segregation

Researchers from The New School found that racially mixed neighborhoods don't necessarily equate to diverse schools.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 17, 2015

Is a shorter school week harmful to students?

In Idaho, 9% of the total K-12 student population is involved in an experiment allowing them to attend school for four longer days a week instead of five.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 17, 2015

Chicago charter scandal involves possible E-Rate fraud

A network responsible for four schools funded by taxpayers is under investigation for defrauding the government to the tune of $5 million dollars.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 17, 2015

US high school grad rate hits unprecedented 82%

New statistics from the Department of Education also show narrowing achievement gaps.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 16, 2015

Businessman Morath appointed Texas ed commissioner

Critics say the state's new ed chief previously attempted to turn the Dallas Independent School District into a 'home-rule' charter district.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 16, 2015

New York Regents postpone test-based teacher evals

New York state test results and student performance will not be used to evaluate teacher quality for four years.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 16, 2015

Debate emerges over different responses to threats in LA and NYC

One fact that stood out to New York officials was 'Allah' was spelled with a lowercase 'a.' Los Angeles was weighing the recent mass shooting in San Bernardino, CA, that killed 14 people.

By Deborah Barrington • Dec. 16, 2015

Ohio charters under scrutiny still owe $6M in misspent tax dollars

A compilation of state audits shows that 40 of the state's charters "collectively have failed to repay" the funds.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 15, 2015

Chicago teachers eye spring walkout

The Chicago Teachers Union has voted to strike, with March named as the earliest possible date for a walkout. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 15, 2015

Maine charters see above-average special ed enrollment

Maine charter schools boast double the average ratio of special ed students mixed into their general population.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 14, 2015

San Bernardino school police arrest 30K students since 2005

Among the soaring number of students arrested by the county's school police, almost 10,000 arrests were for the vague charge 'disturbing the peace.'

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 14, 2015

The controversy behind ESSA's Pay for Success initiative

Critics of the provision see a for-profit 'money-making scheme.'

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 14, 2015

ESSA reformulates, cuts teacher quality funds

Signed into law last week, the law will likely result in cuts to the $2.3 billion state teacher quality grants program. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 14, 2015