Schools testing use of apps for parental notifications

BusBoss, which allows district personnel to provide information regarding bus stops, routes, and schedules, is partnering with Blackboard’s ParentLink app.

By Erin McIntyre • March 1, 2016

Study: Taking the bus stems K-12 truancy

The yet-to-be-published study of 14,000 students shows that young children who take the bus to school are less likely to miss school.

By Erin McIntyre • March 1, 2016

Proposal to count coding as foreign language passes Florida Senate

Should the state's House and Gov. Rick Scott approve the bill, computer science classes will count for foreign language credits in the state.

By Erin McIntyre • March 1, 2016

Scalia's death expected to result in tie on teacher union case

The Supreme Court has also declined to hear a handful of other education-related cases.

By Erin McIntyre • March 1, 2016

Tennessee district bounces back after testing breakdown

The Monroe County district's office has helped its schools and teachers maintain positivity in the wake of a statewide standardized testing snafu.  

By Erin McIntyre • March 1, 2016

California appeals court to consider divisive issue of teacher tenure

The court will decide if current job protections under the state's teacher tenure rules deprive students of a 'quality education.'

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 29, 2016

Chicago considers computer science as a graduation requirement

If the measure passes, the 2016-17 freshman class will have to take at least one computer science class.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 29, 2016

West Virginia pols try to thwart new school science standards

State lawmakers are working to block the new standards on the grounds that climate change isn't related to humans.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 29, 2016

Classroom cop contract not renewed in Atlanta

The district will end a contract that allows the Atlanta Police Department to provide security in schools, favoring the creation of its own security team.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 29, 2016

Utah's sex ed classes will remain abstinence-based

Utah's House Education Committee struck down a more comprehensive sex education bill.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 26, 2016

How video could help teachers improve instruction

A two-year study that culminated last May found that using video in the classroom can help teachers better their performance and increase student learning. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 26, 2016

Memo on how to close schools distributed by PA Board of Ed

Amid ongoing fiscal chaos, the state Department of Education has compiled a how-to guide for districts that must close schools. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 26, 2016

White House goal to train 100,000 STEM teachers by 2021 on track

The success of the 100Kin10 coalition is a notable win for the Obama administration.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 26, 2016

Broader Bolder Approach to Education program tackles disparity

The initiative seeks to balance the negative impacts of social and economic disadvantage on student performance.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 26, 2016

Funding expert Paula Love talks ESSA, tech expenses, opportunities

The school budget guru gives advice aimed at helping districts increase tech in their schools, with creative solutions about funding digital initiatives. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 25, 2016

Study: Race-based achievement gaps in science has long history

The achievement gap between racial groups of students learning science can be traced back to pre-K and kindergarten, a new study shows.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 25, 2016

Bridging the homework gap with a new online toolkit

The kit includes ways for districts to increase connectivity through outreach to local businesses.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 25, 2016

Charter problems continue in Ohio with proposed delay in oversight program

The state is now considering another delay before moving ahead with a charter school oversight program proposed by Gov. John Kasich. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 25, 2016

In advance of nomination hearing, King fields questions

At Wednesday's hearing, acting Secretary of Education John King answered questions on topics ranging from charters to federal budgets.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 25, 2016

Should moral reasoning be taught in K-12?

After participating in character-based learning, students felt better-equipped to think about complex situations, showing a more heightened ability to reason ethical dilemmas, the study found. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 24, 2016

Funding formulas caught between courts and lawmakers

State supreme courts in Kansas and Washington continue the pressure to address funding formulas deemed unconstitutional, but legislators are pushing back.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 24, 2016

South Dakota favors 'anatomy at birth' bill for transgender bathroom choices

Although federal law prevents discrimination against transgender students and lets them choose bathrooms, some states seem to be back-peddling. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 24, 2016

Texas pilot measures shorter, frequent recess for students

Researchers are studying the consequences and benefits of giving children more recess and playtimes.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 24, 2016

State goals aim to foster support for computer science

More schools are accepting coding classes as a replacement for math or science credits, instead of considering computer science an elective. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 24, 2016

Students of color disproportionately placed in special ed

The Obama administration is asking states to consider and evaluate how many students of color are being placed in special ed programs. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 24, 2016