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

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

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Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.

By K-12 Dive staff

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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