Special ed changes likely in final months of Obama admin

At the meeting of the National Association of State Directors of Special Education, presenters told district and state leaders to expect new guidance.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 14, 2015

Former Chicago schools CEO Byrd-Bennett pleads guilty, faces prison sentence

Through tears, the former Chicago Public Schools CEO also apologized to the city's students during the hearing.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 13, 2015

New Jersey sees unique collaboration between schools, industry

High-tech manufacturing jobs are plentiful, and industry experts are working with schools to fill the skills gap necessary for them.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 13, 2015

Classroom assignments fall short of Common Core standards

A new report from the Education Trust finds that just 38% of classroom assignments were aligned to the appropriate grade level standard.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 13, 2015

Dual language schools continue expanding

Several states are offering increased access to dual language programs in support of both English language learners and native speakers.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 13, 2015

With 80% saturation, Common Core not likely going away

Despite conservative objections, the new standards are now shaping classroom instruction in most schools.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 13, 2015

Washington leadership shake-ups leave murky path for K-12 policy

The federal government has limited tools at its disposal to craft new policy and seems likely to stay the course.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 13, 2015

5 ways to make dropout recovery work

As states work to raise grad rates, efforts to re-engage dropouts and help them across the finish line are gaining importance.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 12, 2015

School counselors play critical role in college attendance

With increasing pressure to improve college prep and attendance, counseling provides a useful tool to ensure students get the help they need.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 12, 2015

How useful is Twitter in building teacher networks?

Some experts remain on the fence as to how big the platform's classroom impact really is.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 12, 2015

California district leader: Low test scores present an opportunity

Riverside USD Assistant Superintendent Renee Hill also has tips for using and discussing the tests and students’ results.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 12, 2015

Study of urban grad rates sparks controversy

Officials in Minneapolis dispute a study from the Center on Reinventing Public Education, which found its rate the lowest of 50.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 12, 2015

Ohio highlights states' efforts to tackle charter accountability

Missteps in the Ohio charter sector have prompted a reexamination of what oversight and controls are required, as federal dollars roll in.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 12, 2015

Perkins, dropout recovery, and the mobile campus: The week's most-read education news

Catch up on the boost in support for accreditors following criticism from a Wall Street Journal editorial and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 9, 2015

DC teacher-leader program promises to produce better PD

The initiative is designed to train expert teachers in observing classrooms and giving quality feedback to peers.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 9, 2015

For Virginia district, modernization meant canning lockers

Low demand for lockers among high-schoolers in Albemarle County prompted the district to replace them with charging stations.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 9, 2015

Massachusetts bill would allow moderate charter growth

The state has historically been reluctant to loosen its reins on the charter sector.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 9, 2015

Local control over district to return to Jersey City

The district has been under some degree of state supervision since 1989 thanks to financial and academic troubles.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 9, 2015

Obama administration launches new effort to combat absenteeism

The multi-agency effort encourages schools to provide more support to chronically absent students rather than suspending.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 9, 2015

Former Chicago schools CEO Byrd-Bennett expected to plead guilty

The former official was charged Thursday in connection to an alleged kickback scheme involving more than $23 million in deals with a former employer.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 8, 2015

Cincinnati advocacy group takes on charter schools

The Greater Cincinnati School Advocacy Network previously criticized Ohio’s focus on testing.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 8, 2015

Gates doubles down on teacher evaluation systems

In a U.S. Education Forum keynote, the Microsoft co-founder said he believes his foundation is on the right track with accountability and Common Core.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 8, 2015

Are cut scores undermining Common Core's intent?

States have set drastically different bars for proficiency on tests tied to the standards, preventing easy comparisons.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 8, 2015

Edsby graphic offers 5 signs your LMS is out-of-date

The custom-build learning management system developer, has released a graphic on how to tell if an LMS is doing its job.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 8, 2015

How Facebook facilitated personalized learning for a California charter network

Summit Public Schools partnered with the social media giant to build a personalized learning platform.

By Kate Schimel • Oct. 8, 2015