Colorado school board to consider testing cutbacks

A new proposal is testing the limits of the NCLB waiver system.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 12, 2015

Online tutoring programs adding support after school

Students now expect to be able to learn when and where they want. Can online tutoring programs help schools respond?

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 12, 2015

4 alternatives to zero tolerance discipline

As national conversations over race and discipline gain steam, schools have a variety of choices.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 12, 2015

Google launches teacher training center

The tech giant now provides tips and training for teachers using its classroom tools.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 11, 2015

Why schools struggle to tackle 'summer melt'

Between 10-15% of high school students with college plans never make it to campus in the fall. What can schools do?

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 11, 2015

New Chicago schools budget includes 479 teacher layoffs

The tightened budget, released Monday, is based on receiving state dollars that may never arrive.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 11, 2015

Ohio governor wants to overhaul state board of ed

Gov. John Kasich says the current structure lends itself to infighting and gives too much control over the state's education department.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 11, 2015

For 1:1 success, administrators must plan beyond the device

Even the best-prepared school district can run afoul of less obvious problems, from a lack of longterm goals or a missing consensus.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 11, 2015

Groups signal interest in Nevada's turnaround district

Eight groups have submitted letters of intent to take on schools in a state-run program that would transform low-performing schools into charters.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 10, 2015

ACT, SAT increasingly popular as high school accountability exams

More than a dozen states now use the college entrance exams in lieu of state tests to satisfy federal mandates.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 10, 2015

Connecticut replaces state exam with SAT due to overtesting concerns

Officials announced Thursday that they were replacing an existing state exam with the SAT to mitigate the number of tests juniors have to take.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 10, 2015

Judge: New York teacher exam not biased against minorities

On Friday, a federal judge ruled that the new licensing exam evaluated skills necessary to teach effectively and is not discriminatory.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 10, 2015

Educators turning to DIY resource banks

As educators build databases of open education resources, a few tips for administrators on how to make them work better.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 10, 2015

Kansas' teacher shortage and fundraising deans: The week's most-read education news

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By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2015

Baltimore school turns to student-led solutions to racial divides

After a series of violent confrontations, the school brought in SPIRIT, a program emphasizing conversation and collaboration between students.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 7, 2015

Can classroom observations help prevent teacher turnover?

One Wisconsin charter network with a track record of retention says giving teachers plenty of feedback is key to keeping them around.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 7, 2015

Majority of Americans want less federal influence over testing

In a poll released by the Huffington Post, 56% of respondents said states should have more power over standardized testing.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 7, 2015

Report: Professional development is costly and ineffective

The report found that districts spend tens of thousands of dollars per year for negligible results.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 7, 2015

Districts offering financial perks to address teacher shortages

In areas where necessary teaching jobs remain hard to fill, districts are trying to find the money to bring new educators in.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 7, 2015

The arts find a role in 21st century education

As districts continue to cut arts instruction, more evidence is emerging about key skills developed in art classes.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015

Versal launches content marketplace for teachers

The new Gadget Market will allow educators to discover and share content used in the platform's teacher-made online courses.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015

Ohio ed dept probe demanded by state school board members

After a recent scandal over charter school evaluations, board members say the department needs an outside review to ensure it’s meeting its obligations.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015

Pearson cuts contract by $1M over testing glitches

A rocky testing rollout in Minnesota this spring sees the vendor taking a pay cut.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015

NYC task force to go after cheating by educators

Recent episodes of number fudging and inappropriate academic behavior by teachers and principals have drawn attention to the problem.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015

Washington state sets graduation bar on exams below 'college-ready'

The state’s board of education voted Wednesday on the required score for graduation on its new Smarter Balanced exams.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015