Mississippi school funding amendment could go to court regardless of voter decision

Initiative 42 would have amended the state’s constitution to guarantee school funding, but its failure at the ballot may not be the end.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 4, 2015

BYOD policies show promise in rural schools

A new video from the Smarter Schools Project says that one rural school went from almost failing to thriving by embracing BYOD. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 4, 2015

Wyoming Ed Dept recommends new virtual K-12 options

The state's Distance Education Task Force has released new recommendations regarding cyber schools and distance ed models.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015

Lack of transparency in DC charter admission, enrollment prompts questions of fairness

Admissions policies are said to sometimes limit the number of disadvantaged students in an effort to 'weed out' those likely to have weaker academic records. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015

New York public school consortium forgoes state tests, sees higher grad rates

For over two decades, 38 public high schools in NYC have held a waiver allowing students to earn a diploma by passing only a comprehensive English exam.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015

Support grows for dual-language education

A new study shows bilingual instruction is best for English language learners and benefits native English speakers, too.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015

New analysis shows rapid school segregation growth in urban Minneapolis

A Star Tribune investigation found that 19 district elementary schools are now 80% minority students, while two are almost entirely white. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015

New report outlines best practices for ed tech privacy, management

The report highlights the need for 'robust identity and access management,' the benefits of such resources, and how schools are utilizing them.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015

ESEA 'portability' clause distressing to many

Backers of educational choice aren’t thrilled with the options currently on the table in the ESEA rewrite passed by the House of Representatives. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015

Arkansas Supreme Court unanimously upholds state takeover of Little Rock schools

The court voted unanimously to uphold the state’s takeover, dismissing a lawsuit brought against the state by the district’s former board.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015

Minorities, low-income kids underrepresented among gifted students

Federal law mandates that progress for poor, minority, and ELL students be tracked, but no guidelines are in place for tracking that of gifted students. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015

Blacklist for troublesome kids a PR headache for Success Academy

Is the 'Got to Go' list of 16 students that a Brooklyn principal in the charter network wanted to purge from his school an isolated incident?

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015

What are therapeutic schools, and how are they benefitting low-income students?

More alternative schools with therapeutic approaches are helping disadvantaged youth achieve personal and academic wellness.

By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 30, 2015

New #GoOpen campaign promotes free open ed resources

The US Department of Education is raising awareness of the OER for use in schools.  

By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 30, 2015

Addressing education inequality requires more than funding alone

Disadvantaged students also need access to innovative learning models. 

By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 29, 2015

Two Chicago charters given expansion green light amid ongoing debate

The approvals are proving controversial in the city's cash-strapped district, where 10 charters were recently placed on a watch list.

By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 29, 2015

Michelle Obama takes Let Girls Learn initiative to Qatar, Jordan

For the first time, the First Lady will visit the Middle East on an official trip to promote expanding education access for female students.

By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 29, 2015

'Sobering' national report card shows declines overall in math and reading

Caution is urged. Recent data shouldn't send schools and teachers off in a different direction.

By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 28, 2015

In China and India, new tablet software aims to bridge digital inequity

Classes in rural schools can see and hear a lecture from a teacher in an urban school using the Mobiliya Edvelop platform. 

By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 28, 2015

Hands-on training days can be key to successful e-tech in classrooms

Teachers gave the training mixed reviews. They seemed invested, but voiced concerns about practical issues.

By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 28, 2015

Teacher's lawsuit raises questions about due process in misconduct investigations

Teacher Rafe Esquith's $1B lawsuit calls into question due process on the part of LA’s Student Safety Investigation Team (SSIT), created by the district to investigate misconduct allegations.

By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 28, 2015

New study finds cyber charters failing 70% of students

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools said the report should be "a call to action for authorizers and policymakers."

By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 28, 2015

New toolkit helps schools apply for federal funds to modernize internet connections

Under the recently modernized e-rate program, $9 billion dollars of federal funding is available to schools to help local high-speed internet projects over the next five years. 

By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 27, 2015

Dismal test results in Michigan from Common Core-aligned tests

Although tests showed less than half of Michigan students are reading at proficiency level, while just 33% are proficient in math, state officials remain optimistic.

By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 27, 2015

Dozens of schools to offer free SAT to NYC juniors

About 15,000 juniors at 92 high schools can take the test next spring. By spring of of 2017, the program will expand to all NYC schools.

By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 27, 2015