Duncan focuses on gun violence in final words as Secretary of Education

The outgoing cabinet member made his final public speech in the position on Wednesday in Chicago. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 30, 2015

5 K-12 trends to watch in 2016

From 'bad apple' charters facing the music to tech's continued push into classrooms, you'll want to keep your eye on these trends.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 30, 2015

FCC's E-rate violation smackdown on NYC DOE results in $3M settlement

The settlement over E-Rate bidding violations is reportedly the largest to date.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 30, 2015

Common Core finds business leaders crossing political lines

A new Fortune article follows the money behind Common Core advocacy as supporters take on political and corporate opposition. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 29, 2015

Grad rates may be at 'historic' highs, but are students prepared?

Despite the 82% rate, an increasing number of students aren't college-ready.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 28, 2015

Fujimoto: US schools must not succumb to 'sin of mediocrity'

"The charter movement and district schools are plagued with the sin of mediocrity and then they fight about who is right,"  says education consultant Ted Fujimoto.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 23, 2015

Over 80% of NYC elementary schools found in violation of ADA

A new federal investigation found a stunning 83% of the city's public elementary schools not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 23, 2015

Single-sex ed's comeback in some circles not likely to have major impact

Juliet A. Williams' new book, 'The Separation Solution? Single-Sex Education and the New Politics of Gender,' examines same-sex education in the US.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 23, 2015

Homeless students in Missouri find help with district-run group shelters

Since 2006, Joe's Place, a district-operated group home, has provided a novel approach to helping homeless students in Maplewood Richmond Heights.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 23, 2015

Tennessee schools find STEM success with Learning Blade

Students are reportedly more likely to become interested in a STEM career after using the new software.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 23, 2015

Survey: Districts prioritize formative, performance-based assessments

General frustration over standardized testing and backlash to Common Core lead many respondents to say they prefer formative assessments over summative. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 23, 2015

Experts raise concerns over ESSA testing, accountability leeway

Testing experts doubt that interim exams can be accurately used to measure summative performance. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 22, 2015

Ed tech investment hits $1.85B high in 2015

The five-year upswing trend in annual ed tech spending continues.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 22, 2015

Study: Students should develop 'soft skills' as early as possible

Duke University research shows that teaching soft skills like self-regulation and pro-social behavior helps keep kids out of trouble later on.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 22, 2015

Kansas attempts to streamline school accountability data with new website

The site offers the public a variety of resources, including testing information, related to the state’s districts and schools in a convenient, one-stop online shop.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 22, 2015

In special ed, 'enhanced' tests provide more hurdles than help

California has experienced various glitches preventing standardized tests aimed at special ed students from achieving success.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 22, 2015

Ed Dept issues ESSA implementation guidance

The federal goverment is already planning the rollout of the recently signed Every Student Succeeds Act, in hopes of a smooth transition. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 21, 2015

'Social-emotional learning' shows academic benefits in special ed

“Soft skills” like mindfulness, self-regulation, and cooperation can help special ed students achieve in the classroom and in life. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 21, 2015

Virtual charter operator K12 Inc in hot water with teachers, shareholders

Shareholders this year voted down new exec pay while scandal immerses the company's online charter schools.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 21, 2015

New Jersey bill would mandate recess in public elementary schools

To combat obesity and promote interpersonal skills, the law would require all K-5 students to have at least 20 minutes of recess every day. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 21, 2015

New Mexico's Supreme Court will not hear textbook funding case

With over a million dollars worth of textbooks on the line, the court let a previous decision banning private schools from using federal funds stand.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 21, 2015

Sweas: Cristo Rey model successful, but not for everyone

The author of 'Putting Education to Work' spoke with Education Dive about profiling the 28 schools in the Catholic private school network.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 21, 2015

Pay for Success and CBE: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on the US Department of Education's new National Education Technology Plan and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2015

Will Washington state's charter decision influence others?

The Washington Supreme Court's September decision could set a precedent for other states.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 18, 2015

Ohio proposal would grade charters like traditional public schools

The state's Department of Education has not yet decided whether its charters will be privy to the same accountability standards as its traditional public schools.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 18, 2015