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

What's most pressing for K-12 tech leaders in 2016?

Two tech leaders weigh in on what they see as the biggest ed tech issues, developments, and trends confronting administrators.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 7, 2016

Campus rape investigations climb as OCR starts year with more funding

The number of investigations into the handling of sexual assault cases has reached 159 higher ed institutions, as well as 63 K-12 schools and districts.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 7, 2016

Alabama pilot turns school buses into Wi-Fi hubs

The Decatur City Schools district in Alabama is aiming for 24/7 wireless connectivity for all students.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 6, 2016

Will personalized learning spike in 2016?

Baltimore Superintendent S. Dallas Dance and other officials predict an increased focus on individualized learning on the heels of standardized test results.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 6, 2016

Rural Tennessee high school strives to improve students' quality of life

Due to high concentrations of poverty, rural students are less likely to attend college than their urban or suburban peers.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 6, 2016

States eager to tackle new K-12 policies under ESSA

As the 2016 state legislative season begins, a few states in particular are poised to tackle pressing issues including teacher shortages, fiscal crises, and funding formulas.  

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 6, 2016

Should King be formally nominated as education secretary?

Arne Duncan's successor was never formally nominated by President Barack Obama or vetted by Congress, and Republicans now want that to change.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 6, 2016

4 K-12 tech developments to keep an eye on in 2016

Industry investment hit an all-time high of $1.85 billion last year.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 5, 2016

Lawmakers commit to correcting ed lapses for Maryland juvenile offenders

After a long-term investigation by the Baltimore Sun revealed a failure to educate juvenile offenders, Maryland's leaders are promising action.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 5, 2016

Could Silicon Valley virtual charter's all-inclusive model revolutionize the space?

A new online school challenges traditional educational models by opening classes to learners of all ages and locations. 

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 5, 2016

Coding gains traction in Chicago schools

The city is among the latest to push for the subject as a curriculum staple, though a reported 75% of students nationwide still never learn about coding in K-12.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 5, 2016

Handful of states still exclude student achievement from teacher, principal evals

California, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, and Vermont still lack a formal policy on using student performance metrics to grade teachers.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 5, 2016

Questions linger around SAT, ACT as measures of achievement

An Every Student Succeeds Act provision dealing with the use of college-entrance exams like the SAT or ACT in lieu of others is now being questioned. 

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 5, 2016

New Ohio charter ranking system intended to weed out worst

Home to some of the most high-profile charter school scandals in the U.S., the state is now working to better regulate and inspect the schools.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 3, 2016

Political turmoil leads to calls for freeze on Tennessee state-run district

Because the Achievement School District hasn't helped low-performing schools as intended, Democrats are now asking for a freeze on any new takeovers.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 3, 2016

Nevada school choice program gets new regulations

The new rules for a controversial funding plan enabling school choice saw hesitation and concern from the state's lawyers. 

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 3, 2016

Teacher involvement key to 1:1 device success

Empowering teachers and school staff to take ownership over tech initiatives can help them blossom, according to Hattiesburg Public School District's Dr. Will Deyamport.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 3, 2016

Ed Dept: Testing opt-outs could lead to budget cuts this year

Federal aid could be proportionally slashed if a certain percentage of students opt out of mandated standardized testing.

By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 3, 2016