Supreme Court won't hear Kansas ed funding case

A group of parents had hoped property taxes for ed could be raised above a state cap.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 9, 2015

Is it the right device? Depends on the classroom

According to ed tech expert Kathy Schrock, the right device varies by grade level — and product continuity isn't so important.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 9, 2015

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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

Disproportionate discipline impacts students as young as 3

New data in Washington state shows a significant discipline gap between how black students and their peers are treated, even for the nation's youngest students.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 9, 2015

How can your school participate in the Hour of Code?

Participating in Computer Science Education Week at your school or district is easier than you might expect.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 8, 2015

Georgia audit finds high TFA turnover

The program's educators are staying in their jobs at a significantly lower rate than those with education degrees.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 8, 2015

Low-income schools see heavy reliance on substitute teachers

Experts say the constant revolving of substitute teachers in impoverished schools contributes to poor learning for students who are already disadvantaged. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 8, 2015

ESEA rewrite dramatically increases pre-K support

Early childhood education advocates are calling the Every Student Succeeds Act 'historic' in its support for preschool programs.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 8, 2015

Noodle Markets aims for more informed ed tech procurement with new marketplace

Former Pearson exec Nicole Neal will head the venture, described as a 'one-stop source of comprehensive information about the vast array of paid and free educational tools.'

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 8, 2015

Decoding Dyslexia grows nationally, pushes for ed reforms

In just four years, the grassroots parent group has grown into a national advocacy group with the muscle needed to change policy.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 8, 2015

Reservation's student suicides highlight importance of school, district roles in prevention

Educators are in a position allowing them to potentially save lives when they're properly equipped to identify students at-risk for suicide.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 7, 2015

Minnesota union teachers request $2M for community schools

Touted as 'a cost-effective solution for closing achievement gaps,' community schools are being touted as a model of success in the state.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 6, 2015

Audit: Missouri charter fraudulently raked in $4.3M

Administrators at Hope Academy in Kansas City inflated student attendance, leading to a multi-million dollar windfall for the now-shuttered school. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 6, 2015

California politician wants computer science to count as math pre-req

Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom's push is backed by prominent Silicon Valley supporters.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 6, 2015

Iowa exploring options to even out district funding gaps

A new panel has been tasked with crafting proposals to help abate inequality in district spending. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 6, 2015

Los Angeles weighing 'market-driven ed reform' ban

A school board member proposed the ban as part of a stand against the city’s leaked charter expansion plan.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 6, 2015

Nevada school funding study begins in search of savings

With a goal of finding $605 million to use for construction over the next decade, a commission will review all ed spending to identify potential savings. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 3, 2015

Pennsylvania virtual charter shutters one week after laying off staff

A reported 540 students in grades K-8 have been left in the lurch by the closure of six connected learning centers.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 3, 2015

California going beyond ed for low-income students with community schools

The Hayward Unified School District helps students obtain basic social services in addition to education, with the help of the local community.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 3, 2015

Is taking it slow the best approach to digital rollouts?

Instead of going all-in with blended learning, some classrooms are adopting a once-a-week approach to ease the transition.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 3, 2015

Maryland district's personalized PD model encourages educators to 'PLAY'

The exploration-based professional development technique  catches with help from various PD tech options.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 3, 2015

Culatta stepping down as Ed Dept's director of ed tech

Richard Culatta is heading back to Rhode Island, leaving a legacy that includes the Future Ready superintendent network and increased federal support for OER.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 3, 2015

Is Google spying on students?

An FTC complaint from the Electronic Frontier Foundation alleges student privacy violations, but Google says it remains in compliance with the law.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 3, 2015

Supreme Court may hear Kansas parents' funding suit

If 10 parents from the Shawnee Mission School District have their way, the nation’s highest court will decide whether caps on property taxes used for education are constitutional. 

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 3, 2015

Berkeley study finds underfunded California schools literally falling apart

The schools are being forced to spend money on maintenance that would otherwise go toward learning programs.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 3, 2015

Report finds success in California Kindergarten Readiness Act's wake

The report, released by the American Institutes for Research, showed that kids attending preschool performed better in language, literacy, and math skills.

By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 3, 2015