Arizona ed chief troubled by ed board's move

Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas says the move to the executive tower is 'unlawful.' 

By Allie Gross • May 18, 2015

Survey reveals STEM and NGSS impact on schools

Educators and administrators detailed their challenges and priorities for the 2015 Business Report: National Survey STEM Education from IESD, Inc. and STEM Market Impact. 

By Allie Gross • May 18, 2015

6 decades after Brown v. Board, black students still receive unequal ed

High-minority populations are still largely relegated to schools with fewer resources and opportunities.

By Allie Gross • May 18, 2015

ITT fraud charges and online course actors: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on the importance of human connections in online courses and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • May 15, 2015

Walker faces legislative opposition to proposed $127M in K-12 cuts

For at least the second time in as many weeks, members of the Wisconsin governor's own party are opposing his education plans.

By Roger Riddell • May 15, 2015

Philly schools consider private nurses over union citing tight budget

The city's school district is mulling over the option of outsourcing health services — a move that would likely mean privatizing a unionized position.

By Allie Gross • May 15, 2015

Possible hacking interrupts Minnesota state testing

Testing was previously halted last month due to connectivity issues. 

By Allie Gross • May 15, 2015

Nevada immigrant teaching bill clears license hurdles

Immigrants with temporary legal status will have an easier time obtaining a teaching license under the new law. 

By Allie Gross • May 15, 2015

LAUSD iPad debacle a headache for school board incumbents ahead of elections

Charter school advocates and the city's teacher union are spending big to oust two incumbents each believes should be held accountable for the failed device rollout. 

By Allie Gross • May 15, 2015

New Schools Seed Fund rebranded as Reach in spinoff

The ed tech fund is set to focus on K-12 access and opportunity.

By Allie Gross • May 14, 2015

California judge's sex ed ruling could have wider implications

Fresno County Superior Court Judge Donald Black has banned abstinence-only education in the 40,000-student Clovis Unified School District.

By Allie Gross • May 14, 2015

Louisiana's Common Core compromise bill moves forward

The first piece of legislation calling for a review of education standards passed through the state's House Education Committee. 

By Allie Gross • May 14, 2015

Grad Nation report forecasts 90% grad rate by 2020

The Grad Nation report is optimistic about the United State's climbing graduation levels. 

By Allie Gross • May 14, 2015

Senate gets its own bipartisan student privacy bill

A new bill introduced by Sens. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) aims to protect student educational records.

By Allie Gross • May 14, 2015

Michigan's School Reform Office to review EAA

The office, which falls under the purview of Gov. Rick Snyder, will assess the state-run district's performance and overall role in Detroit's education landscape.

By Allie Gross • May 13, 2015

Texas' Abbott releases thousands of students from grad exam requirement

Legislation signed by Gov. Greg Abbott reduces the number of required exams from five to three.

By Allie Gross • May 13, 2015

Ohio alternative school program sees significant grad rate improvement

The Westerville City School District's alternative high school program, the Educational Options for Success, has found success getting the most at-risk students to graduate.

By Allie Gross • May 13, 2015

Chobani and Discovery Ed partner on entrepreneurship-focused virtual field trip

The May 18 conversation will include the founders of Chobani, FEED Projects, Dormify, and Plated, and will also touch on nutrition education.

By Allie Gross • May 13, 2015

Time for Kids launches new digital literacy platform

Time Edge, geared towards middle school students, features current event content while also making use of the TIME Vault's primary source documents.

By Allie Gross • May 13, 2015

U.S. News unveils 2015 Best High Schools rankings

The School for the Talented and Gifted in Dallas, TX, tops the national rankings for the fourth consecutive year, but Maryland has the highest percentage of top schools.

By Roger Riddell • May 12, 2015

Mindfulness training replacing traditional health classes

Many health classes in independent schools are broadening their subject matter to include things like life skills, yoga, and lessons on social justice.

By Allie Gross • May 12, 2015

K-12 Horizon Report sees BYOD in 20% of classrooms by year's end

Are 'bring your own device' policies and makerspaces set to go mainstream in K-12?

By Allie Gross • May 12, 2015

Intel invests $5M in Oakland computer science program

The funds will be used over the next five years on a pilot program in Oakland Unified School District.

By Allie Gross • May 12, 2015

Preschool enrollment growing, but slowly

A report released by the National Institute for Early Education Research Monday analyzes pre-K attendance and accessibility in all 50 states.

By Allie Gross • May 12, 2015

Business world inspiring data use in schools

School districts are turning to data to improve everything from reading comprehension to school bus routes.

By Allie Gross • May 12, 2015