Florida DOE approves Edmentum online courses

Twenty-six courses have been approved for the 2015–16 school year, under the Florida Approved Courses and Tests (FACT) Initiative.

By Allie Gross • June 2, 2015

Nevada legislature approves funds for ed package

A staggering $1.1 billion general fund tax package will be used to fund Gov. Brian Sandoval’s ed reform plans.

By Allie Gross • June 2, 2015

Christie waffles on Common Core

The New Jersey Governor does an about-face, turning against the standards he has made such a big deal about his state adopting.

By Allie Gross • June 2, 2015

Chicago schools CEO steps down as investigation continues

Barbara Byrd-Bennett's resignation comes as feds scrutinize a $20.5 million no-bid contract that CPS entered with her former employer in 2013.

By Allie Gross • June 2, 2015

Tensions remain after Minnesota's Dayton caves on pre-K

The governor and state Republicans still disagree over a handful of issues ranging from school funding to bathrooms for transgender students.

By Roger Riddell • June 1, 2015

Chicago seeking bilingual SPED teachers

An eductor who is bilingual and has had training in special education is in big demand in CPS.

By Allie Gross • June 1, 2015

UCLA Civil Rights Project issues recommendations for Buffalo schools

Gary Orfield and UCLA's Civil Rights Project research group reviewed inequity in Buffalo after the school board recieved a complaint by the U.S. Education Department’s Office of Civil Rights.

By Allie Gross • June 1, 2015

Virginia district unveils free pre-K digital literacy tool

Footsteps2Brilliance hopes to increase literacy for the county's 4-year-olds and broaden access to lessons and tools.

By Allie Gross • June 1, 2015

Tennessee lawsuit against school funding formula seeks class action status

The lawsuit alleges the state's Basic Education Program fails to fulfill the state constitution's public education promise.

By Allie Gross • June 1, 2015

NY council members get summer school funds restored

The council complained that the admnistration's cuts came too late in the process.

By Deborah Barrington • May 29, 2015

Alabama House passes school budget with no raises for teachers

The unanimously approved budget provides an additional $49.6 million for classrooms throughout the state.

By Randy Lilleston • May 28, 2015

Survey: School violence drops but security still boosted

The tighter security measures came in a period of four years when there was a drop in violent crime at schools, but at a time of high-profile incidents.

By Randy Lilleston • May 28, 2015

School pension ruling leaves IL lawmakers in a lurch

Gov. Bruce Rauner is pushing for a constitutional amendment to address an enormous problem with unfunded liabilities.

By Randy Lilleston • May 28, 2015

CA districts use flexible spending to boost field trips

There's evidence that the trips actually might help students on standardized tests.

By Randy Lilleston • May 28, 2015

Global Policy Agenda takes aim at overreliance on standardized testing

ASCD's report focuses on engaging the needs of the whole child as well as the current high-stakes testing craze. 

By Allie Gross • May 28, 2015

Districts across the nation struggle to create social media boundaries between students and teachers

A spike in the number of uncovered relationships between students and teachers has led some districts to ponder ways to ensure social media connectivity does not cross a line. 

By Allie Gross • May 28, 2015

Michigan senate wants to punish the families of truant kids by taking away welfare funds

The bill halts welfare payments to families if they have a child under the age of 16 that has missed too much school. 

By Allie Gross • May 28, 2015

Kentucky district threatened with state takeover

Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday told Fayette County school district that the state would step in if the district doesn't raise student achievement in its low-performing schools.

By Allie Gross • May 28, 2015

Districts turn to automated essay graders, but do they work?

Common Core requires literacy, and specifically writing education, to be folded into many subjects. Online essay graders help save time, but can they replace traditional teacher feedback?

By Allie Gross • May 27, 2015

NY City Council ed committee votes in favor of diversity reporting

The unanimously approved bill requires the city's Department of Education to release diversity statements.

By Allie Gross • May 27, 2015

Delaware legislators push against governor's ed reforms

Legislators in the General Assembly have been dubious of  Governor Jack Markell's reform plans, specifically they are critical of the way he has spent $119 million in Race to the Top funding.

By Allie Gross • May 27, 2015

NY appoints longtime teacher, administrator as ed dept leader

Officials cited MaryEllen Elia's teaching experience, previous administrative roles and management style as key qualities that led to her hiring. 

By Allie Gross • May 27, 2015

Boost Academy pockets $600K to fuel fall launch

The math tutoring program plans to use the funding to expand its back-to-school launch. 

By Allie Gross • May 27, 2015

Report zeros in on tech-enabled personalized learning

'Technology-Enabled Personalized Learning' was created based on the recommendations and obseravations of over 100 educators who gathered last year for TEPL summit. 

By Allie Gross • May 27, 2015

Albuquerque votes to withhold PARCC payments

The board voted 4-3 to to withhold the $1.4 million it owes for the exams.

By Allie Gross • May 27, 2015