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

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Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments. 

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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

Utah study finds success in digital pre-K literacy program

The statewide UPSTART program is meant to advance kindergarten readiness by helping kids learn to read earlier. 

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 8, 2016

Quality Counts 2016: Do US schools make the grade?

Massachusetts remains at the top as the majority stay in the middle of the pack in the 20th edition of Education Week's nationwide study.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 8, 2016

Baltimore City School District gets close to $300K SERV grant

The US Department of Education awarded the city a Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV) grant worth $292,647 to aid recovery following unrest.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 7, 2016

Power-sharing roles between districts, states unclear under ESSA

The new Every Student Succeeds Act returns significant decision-making power to states and districts, but questions remain as to how it will be distributed.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 7, 2016

Survey: Teachers want decision-making power over ed tech

TES Global and the Jefferson Education Accelerator found that a majority of teachers believe they should be the primary decision-maker regarding ed tech in the classroom.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 7, 2016

Richmond superintendent lays out teacher pay hike plan

A new proposal by Dr. Dana Bedden would shake up teacher compensation and give many of the district's teachers a long-overdue raise. 

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 7, 2016

Heated battle over Brooklyn school rezoning draws to close

After months of controversy and public debate, two Brooklyn schools will be rezoned in an effort to blend student populations and thwart increased segregation. 

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 7, 2016