Texas ed board member suggests vote on independent textbook reviews

The move comes in the wake of a controversy in which a geography book approved by the conservative board referred to slaves as 'workers.'

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Can California AG's new bureau clean up for-profit virtual schools?

A K12 Inc subpoena revealed in an SEC filing shows the Kamala Harris is collecting information about virtual charters in a wider investigation. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Variety of new PARCC choices available for states in consortium

PARCC components and parcels will now be offered for individual sale.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Virginia sees ongoing staff shortages, increased student need from 2008 cuts

A new Commonwealth Institute report says cuts stemming from the recession have left schools understaffed.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 16, 2015

Illinois looks to close discipline gap with new school punishment rules

A new advisory board and efforts to limit out-of-school suspensions are helping the state forge ahead with concrete plans for greater engagement.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 16, 2015

Can bond market benefit school construction projects in Florida?

A district is considering a borrowing plan that could exponentially speed up various renovations, but the proposal comes with as-yet-undisclosed risks.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 16, 2015

NJ school allows daily doses of marijuana, but who will administer it

 A  teen suffering from epilepsy and autism will be allowed daily doses of the drug which helps to limit the number of and lessens the severity of her seizures .    

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 15, 2015

WV fears replacement options too similar to Common Core

Educators voiced concerns about teaching to the test, and politicians are worried about policies coming back after the standards are repealed. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 15, 2015

MA judge orders disclosure of school names after records request

 A judge has ruled that the state has to turn over a list of 49 schools and districts where the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) test was administered in 2012.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 15, 2015

Ohio schools see 16% drop in athletic participation after charging student athletes

 The schools, which provided financial aid to some students, are reconsidering the pay-to-play program- and the state is, too.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 15, 2015

Ambitious plans to improve Native and indigenous ed meet skepticism

For years, the dismal math and reading levels of American Indian and Alaskan Native youth have remained stagnant. Can an overhaul of the Bureau of Indian Education change that?

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 15, 2015

MA considers MCAS update instead of PARCC overhaul for standardized testing

 The Education Commissioner of Massachusetts recommends a blended "MCAS 2.0" instead of the old standardized test or the new PARCC test. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 12, 2015

'Burdensome' state regulations prompt resignation of renowned AL teacher

 Alabama's 2014 Teacher of the Year quits after her certification to teach fifth grade is questioned. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 11, 2015

Will Dept of Ed renege on Ohio's $71 M charter grant?

A day after a strongly worded Dept of Ed letter outlined new requirements on the grant, Ohio superintendent Richard Ross announced his resignation.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 11, 2015

Marijuana farmers in CO county foot bill for local scholarships

County officials say they think the measure is a first, but primarily they want to give more students access to higher education.

By Deborah Barrington • Nov. 11, 2015

VT Agency's Tom Alderman on mandated personalized learning plans for students

"The intention is to put students at the center of the construction of their own learning experience ..."  Alderman said.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 10, 2015

States balk at high cost for Common Core implementation

Spending, by some accounts, has topped $7 billion, but more and more states are abandoning the standards. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 9, 2015

New Jersey district planning new biomedical academy

A Glassboro Board of Education vote will launch a school focused specifically on high schoolers interested in the healthcare industry.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 9, 2015

What does the future hold for K-12 ed tech?

Education Dive's survey of over 150 administrators and teachers reveals challenges, priorities, and successes.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 9, 2015

W Virginia ed leaders encourage 1:1 to disrupt digital inequity

State Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano wants a computer or tablet in the hands of every student in grades 3-12 by 2020.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 9, 2015

Educause, Illinois finances, and therapeutic schools: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? We've got you covered with the latest on Coursera's inclusion in the Apple TV app store and more.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2015

Detroit corruption probe threatens Snyder's ed reform plan

Michigan's Education Achievement Authority is under federal investigation, and the probe is likely to delay proposed reform efforts.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 6, 2015

Are Los Angeles schools headed for a budget meltdown?

A new private report says the city's schools are teetering on the edge of a long-term deficit that could force the district into bankruptcy.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 6, 2015

Following outrage, Ed Dept attaches more strings to Ohio charter funding

Due to rising accountability concerns, $71 million dollars of grant money dedicated to controversial Oho charters will be harder to distribute.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 6, 2015

Two provisions in ESEA rewrite provoke debate among policymakers

Provisions under the microscope include several deemed critical for ed tech's success in classrooms.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 5, 2015