OECD partners with Northwest Evaluation Association for 2016 exam

With the new partnership, the two organizations are joining forces to help countries around the world continue to assess student performance.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Pennsylvania school property taxes remain as Senate delays vote

Concern over whether the new proposal would actually raise enough revenue to adequately support schools led to the delay.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

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Learning Loss

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

By K-12 Dive staff

Minecraft-themed coding tutorial unveiled ahead of Hour of Code

The free guide for students ages six and up aims to make learning the fundamentals of coding fun.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Massachusetts to use blend of PARCC, MCAS exams

In an 8-3 vote, the state's ed board approved an exam drawing from the MCAS, which hasn’t been updated in 20 years, and PARCC elements.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

First ESEA committee meeting dubbed 'love-fest' among legislators

The reconciliation of the Senate and House drafts is off to a blazing start using a pre-fab “framework” that outlines the new proposal. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Texas ed board member suggests vote on independent textbook reviews

The move comes in the wake of a controversy in which a geography book approved by the conservative board referred to slaves as 'workers.'

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Can California AG's new bureau clean up for-profit virtual schools?

A K12 Inc subpoena revealed in an SEC filing shows the Kamala Harris is collecting information about virtual charters in a wider investigation. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Pearson partnership includes students in digital curriculum design

A small team of New Jersey elementary students will give the ed giant feedback on what does or doesn't work in its SuccessMaker curriculum. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Districts seek better results with DIY tech approach

With some new software and system tools too expensive or unwieldy, some districts are now turning to in-house solutions.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Variety of new PARCC choices available for states in consortium

PARCC components and parcels will now be offered for individual sale.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

zSpace expands 3D augmented reality STEM software for classrooms

The ed tech provider's expansion includes hundreds of new lesson plans.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Virginia sees ongoing staff shortages, increased student need from 2008 cuts

A new Commonwealth Institute report says cuts stemming from the recession have left schools understaffed.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 16, 2015

Illinois looks to close discipline gap with new school punishment rules

A new advisory board and efforts to limit out-of-school suspensions are helping the state forge ahead with concrete plans for greater engagement.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 16, 2015

Can bond market benefit school construction projects in Florida?

A district is considering a borrowing plan that could exponentially speed up various renovations, but the proposal comes with as-yet-undisclosed risks.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 16, 2015

Viral cell phone videos inspire dialogue over regulation

How and when students can use cell phones in schools varies, but are more guidelines needed as BYOD programs expand?

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 16, 2015

OER called 'mixed blessing' for game-based learning

Will schools pay for digital games and learning if they can get Open Educational Resources for free?

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 16, 2015

NJ school allows daily doses of marijuana, but who will administer it

 A  teen suffering from epilepsy and autism will be allowed daily doses of the drug which helps to limit the number of and lessens the severity of her seizures .    

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 15, 2015

WV fears replacement options too similar to Common Core

Educators voiced concerns about teaching to the test, and politicians are worried about policies coming back after the standards are repealed. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 15, 2015

New report examines state-by-state utilization of Race to the Top funds

The Department of Education says that $4.3 billion dollars was used largely to update state data systems and instructional resources for educators.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 15, 2015

MA judge orders disclosure of school names after records request

 A judge has ruled that the state has to turn over a list of 49 schools and districts where the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) test was administered in 2012.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 15, 2015

Ohio schools see 16% drop in athletic participation after charging student athletes

 The schools, which provided financial aid to some students, are reconsidering the pay-to-play program- and the state is, too.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 15, 2015

Ambitious plans to improve Native and indigenous ed meet skepticism

For years, the dismal math and reading levels of American Indian and Alaskan Native youth have remained stagnant. Can an overhaul of the Bureau of Indian Education change that?

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 15, 2015

ESEA preliminary agreement reached between House, Senate

Lawmakers: This is a law that everyone wants fixed, and teachers, parents, and students are counting on us to succeed.

By Deborah Barrington • Nov. 13, 2015

Taylor Swift gave NYC students books, books, books

The pop culture icon partnered with Scholastic to help schools in need of resources. 

By Deborah Barrington • Nov. 13, 2015

Cost blocking many schools from high-speed internet

While progress has been made, the "E-rate and Infrastructure" report showed cost is still a barrier to high-speed internet access in many U.S. schools. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 12, 2015