Public school disparities often rooted in property taxes

A six-month investigation by 20 NPR member stations looks at how states pay for public schools and why disparities exist.

By Erin McIntyre • April 19, 2016

CoSN resource aims to help schools with fiber internet connections

The new three-part toolkit is aimed at helping schools figure out how to improve connections with federal E-rate funding.

By Erin McIntyre • April 19, 2016

Gifted programs look to even out identification initiatives

Despite disparities in the identification of gifted and talented students, New York City will expand its programs.

By Erin McIntyre • April 19, 2016

King calls for focus beyond reading and math alone

The US Secretary of Education wants to see a more well-rounded education for American students, with more science, social studies, world languages and the arts.

By Erin McIntyre • April 19, 2016

How teachers are using technology to change the classroom

Teachers are citing a preference for mobile devices and apps in blended learning environments.

April 19, 2016

Secret to healthier lunch choices? Natural light, open kitchen design

The design of school cafeterias can guide students toward eating healthier food.

By Erin McIntyre • April 18, 2016

Minnesota parents, philanthropists take teacher tenure to court

The state is the latest to see a lawsuit challenging job protections for teachers.

By Erin McIntyre • April 18, 2016

Survey: Administrators divided on ESSA's impact

When asked about the biggest contributors to success, respondents cited leadership and being able to meet student needs.

By Erin McIntyre • April 18, 2016

Changes to AP Art History course mirror US History revamp

The revised curriculum is much more diverse and takes world cultures into consideration when examining the history of art.  

By Erin McIntyre • April 18, 2016

Is arming teachers the answer to school safety?

The Washington Post reports that districts and school systems are preparing for potential shootings by allowing teachers to carry weapons.  

By Erin McIntyre • April 18, 2016

Why testing prevails in K-12 education

Educators say mandatory assessments put a strain on learning, but proponents say they are a necessary metric for evaluating progress.

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 18, 2016

New digital approaches to teaching history engage students with interactivity

Efforts towards having open-ended conversations that demand critical thinking are improving student engagement.

By Erin McIntyre • April 15, 2016

Sustainability of school turnarounds spurred by grant money is fragile

A new longitudinal study finds schools receiving federal money were able to change and improve, but those efforts might not be sustainable.  

By Erin McIntyre • April 15, 2016

33% of Arkansas teachers quit after just 3 years

Reasons cited in a new Bureau of Legislative Research report include stress, workload and poor salary and retirement benefits.

By Erin McIntyre • April 15, 2016

Study: Closing poor-performing schools helps students

New research shows closing underperforming schools can actually help the students who attended them.

By Erin McIntyre • April 15, 2016

Self-directed reading helps students with literacy, graduation goals

If schools offered students more time to engage in meaningful, self-directed reading, more would be able to pass tests and earn diplomas.

By Erin McIntyre • April 15, 2016

Schools increase focus on social-emotional learning

Schools are beginning to focus more on the whole child for increased classroom success.

By Erin McIntyre • April 14, 2016

'Internet of Things' poised to facilitate the rise of 'smart' schools

A new survey reveals that many education leaders believe connected devices could soon transform learning environments.

By Erin McIntyre • April 14, 2016

Oracle donates $200 million for computer education

The donation, which includes in-kind support, will be distributed over 18 months as part of President Obama's Computer Science for All initiative.

By Erin McIntyre • April 13, 2016

Resurgence of Latin instruction hopes to boost literacy

Some schools are teaching Latin and Greek root words to young students to help them learn bigger vocabulary words later on.

By Erin McIntyre • April 13, 2016

Teach for America applicant numbers drop yet again

A 35% drop since 2013 is prompting defensive comments from TFA leaders.  

By Erin McIntyre • April 13, 2016

Decaying school buildings have physical, psychological consequences

As much as $46B is needed for much-needed maintenance on school buildings nationwide.

By Erin McIntyre • April 13, 2016

Charter wins $7.1M lawsuit versus LAUSD

The district was found to have violated state law by failing to provide the school with rent-free classroom space, but is expected to challenge the decision.

By Erin McIntyre • April 13, 2016

Over 100 teacher positions vacant in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia School District's 139 vacancies comprise 1.6% of its total workforce.

By Erin McIntyre • April 13, 2016

New ed tech companies eye branded learning

A South African ed tech startup has partnered with the Ogilvy Digital Marketing Academy (ODMA) to market a course on behavioral economics.

By Erin McIntyre • April 13, 2016