Ed Dept releases guidance on undocumented students

A new guidebook aims to help school districts navigate the uncertain waters of enrolling and educating students without citizenship.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 21, 2015

Snyder unveils new plan for Detroit schools

The state is setting aside $70 million a year to help cover the troubled city’s education funding deficit and replace its current school system.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 20, 2015

Making the most of district websites requires an innovative approach

Districts must now design their websites to perform on multiple devices, and some are turning to more innovative, open-source approaches.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 20, 2015

Pennsylvania bills would allow student tech opt-outs in certain situations

Two proposals would require districts to inform parents when tech is used that doesn’t meet student data privacy protection requirements.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 20, 2015

Duncan, King tout higher graduation rates

During a Monday roundtable, John King joined Arne Duncan to discuss the climbing rates and what they should mean for the pending NCLB rewrite.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 20, 2015

Why K-12 should leverage higher ed for STEM instruction

Professor James Dorward shares lessons from Utah State University’s GEAR UP program.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 19, 2015

Could Windows 10 imperil student data privacy?

Changes in the latest version of Microsoft's operating system have raised questions about the company’s commitment to privacy.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 19, 2015

AltSchool gains more proponents — and critics — with Brooklyn expansion

The Mark Zuckerberg-backed private school combines technology and freeform learning.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 19, 2015

Tester introduces bill to train more rural teachers

Montana Sen. Jon Tester plans to introduce a bill to support the development of a stronger rural teaching force.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 19, 2015

Los Angeles hit with $1B suit over treatment of older teachers

Rafe Esquith, known for his efforts to increase access for low-income students, has sued the district for pushing out older teachers to save money.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 19, 2015

Ohio district finds success with blended Common Core approach

Worthington City Schools has implemented the new standards with a mix of online instruction and activities and a student-driven approach.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 19, 2015

Indiana approves $40M in charter loans

On Wednesday, the state board of education approved enrollment-based allocation of state funds for the schools.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 16, 2015

North Carolina district pays for parent engagement

Guilford County Schools offers some parents cash in return for participating in certain volunteer activities.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 16, 2015

How do schools contribute to wider achievement gaps?

New studies from NAEP and PISA find greater gaps within schools than between them.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 16, 2015

New e-book provides guide for ed tech procurement

The free resource was developed by LearnBop in collaboration with Howard-Winneshiek (IA) Superintendent John Carver.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 16, 2015

Tennessee district cancels school indefinitely over financial concerns

Clay County's director of schools attributed the closure to financial constraints brought on by the Affordable Care Act.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 16, 2015

WestEd releases new toolbox for school turnaround leaders

The nonpartisan research and development company has released a series of materials on hiring and retaining leaders for turnaround schools.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 15, 2015

Network attached storage offers schools secure, cheap data alternative

The systems, which have been refined over older models, offer an alternative to insecure USB drives and other options.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 15, 2015

Indiana stalls over passing rates on new tests

The state's board of education is contemplating a delay on setting passing rates for the standardized tests students took last spring.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 15, 2015

Texas district capitalizes on unusual funding source

Rains Independent School District has a fund drawn from historical land ownership and oil and gas revenues. So what do leaders do with it?

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 15, 2015

Real estate investors turn focus to charter schools

A market has sprung up around providing spaces for the public schools, which are typically operated by private companies.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 15, 2015

New tech requires hands-on PD approach

Lamar University professor George Saltsman argues for a “go and show” model of professional development.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 14, 2015

States grapple with academic, financial concerns in the charter sector

At least four North Carolina charter schools have been flagged for poor performance and Indiana is contemplating limits on state loans available for charters.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 14, 2015

Microsoft to expand classroom coding program

The company added 11 Washington state schools to its Technology Education and Literacy in Schools initiative.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 14, 2015

New teacher evaluations spark legal challenges nationwide

A total of 14 cases have been brought by unions or teachers in seven states.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 14, 2015