Will K-12 issues make it to this year's campaign trail?

The new Every Student Succeeds Act's scaling back of federal involvement in education decreases the likelihood of K-12 policy being debated by candidates.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 14, 2016

Washington district's Wi-Fi kiosks connect students outside school, engage parents

The state's Kent School District is using a program called STAR to engage communities while increasing student achievement with tech. 

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 14, 2016

Hawaiian initiative teaches students about sustainable energy via STEM

Ka Hei, a statewide strategic program in Hawaii aimed at sustainable energy transitions in schools, has announced a partnership to use the Defined STEM curriculum statewide. 

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 14, 2016

Judge freezes Nevada's new school choice plan

On the eve of the state's unique, far-reaching school choice program going into effect, a judge has ordered a hold.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 14, 2016

Netflix founder announces $100 million ed donation

Netflix chief Reed Hastings has created The Hastings Fund, a foundation aimed at education. 

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 14, 2016

California governor supports scrapping API for grading schools

According to the new K-12 summary for California Gov. Jerry Brown's 2016-17 budget, Brown favors scrapping API scores in favor of more diverse markers.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 13, 2016

Encouraging a culture of risk-taking in the classroom

A New Jersey teacher writes for eSchoolNews that promoting a culture of risk-taking in the classroom can have benefits like an increased potential for social and academic growth.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 13, 2016

Despite 70% high, racial achievement gaps mar NYC grad rate

NYC's high school graduation rate is a new record for the state.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 13, 2016

Charter questions remain at center of Florida ed policy debate

Florida's expanding charters are at the center of ongoing debate around their funding, accountability, and 'school choice' in general, leading the state's ed reform conversation.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 13, 2016

ESSA elicits mixed feelings from ELL advocates

Supporters of ELL in the classroom are divided on the ne law, as it's not yet clear whether it will help or hinder English Language Learning.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 13, 2016

Student privacy concerns hover over big data analytics

The technology within the AltSchool microschool startup network aggressively collects student data, and many are concerned over the trend's spread and ramifications for privacy.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 12, 2016

Despite similarities, different Common Core results for California and New York

Both states are heavily Democratic with strong teacher unions, but only one faced major backlash and issues with its rollout.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 12, 2016

60 schools forced to close amid Detroit teacher 'sickouts'

The protests are over ed policies like Gov. Rick Snyder's proposed restructuring of the city's school system.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 12, 2016

iOS updates bring classroom-specific changes to iPad

A preview of iOS 9.3 shows Apple is making a serious move to regain ed market share with multi-user support and other features.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 12, 2016

School boards association sues Pennsylvania over ed funding impasse

The Pennsylvania School Boards Association has filed a suit against state officials, accusing them of unfairly holding up education funding during the state's budget impasse.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 12, 2016

$1B pledge from Wal-Mart heirs to boost, track charters

The initiative marks the Walton Foundation's latest U.S. charter expansion effort.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 11, 2016

LEGO Education's WeDo 2.0 provides hands-on STEM learning

The robot-based learning system covers science, engineering, and coding skills for elementary school students.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 11, 2016

Hartford program boosts math and reading scores with art

Connecticut's Hartford Performs arts initiative is proving worthwhile to participating students who are now scoring better than peers in math and reading.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 11, 2016

ESSA paves way for patchwork of teacher accountability tactics

With student test performance no longer mandated as an indicator and evaluation methodology left up to individual states, major changes are on the way for how teachers are graded.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 11, 2016

North Carolina Board of Ed declines to vote on 'negative' charter report

A vote on a draft of an annual report on the state's charter schools has been delayed because of its allegedly 'negative' content.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 11, 2016

2016 predictions and higher ed's unbundling: The week's most-read education news

Don't get lost in the shuffle: Catch up on the latest online learning research and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2016

Maine virtual charter sees 25% of student body withdraw

Reps from for-profit K12 Inc, contracted as a curriculum provider, say the rate is normal for a new virtual charter.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 8, 2016

Delaware abandons Smarter Balanced tests for high schoolers

Following on the heels of Colorado and Montana, the state will instead use the SAT for high school juniors.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 8, 2016

Proposal to tackle Minnesota school segregation sparks controversy

The state's education department is attempting to tackle the pervasive problem of racial segregation in its schools, but charter school supporters are resisting.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 8, 2016

'Paper-free' days save schools money, boost tech engagement

One day every week, Georgia’s Kelly Mill Elementary cuts the use of paper and pencils, allowing students and teachers to gain experience with tech replacements.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 8, 2016