Coding startup Kano raises $15M in Series A round

The new funding, a far cry from an initial $1.5 million raised in a Kickstarter campaign, accompanies the announcement of the updated New Kano platform.

By Allie Gross • May 5, 2015

My Brother's Keeper to become independent non-profit

The spinning off of the White House initiative indicates that President Barack Obama will continue focusing his efforts on education-related efforts for boys of color.

By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2015

Jindal administration subjects Common Core testing contracts to closed-door review

The move is the latest in the former Common Core supporter's string of attempts to remove the standards from Louisiana.

By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2015

Nashville Public Education Foundation to push 'reset' button

Despite educational gains, the city's schools are still failing to keep pace with its growing economy.

By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2015

Experts question whether kindergarten Common Core standards are suitable

Based on a variety of factors, not every child entering kindergarten may be prepared to read.

By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2015

Coding requirements and Clinton for-profit ties: The week's most-read education news

Get caught up on the closure of Corinthian's final 28 campuses and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2015

Snyder suggests splitting Detroit into two districts

One of the districts created in the proposed split would be used to pay off $483 million in debt under the plan.

By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2015

3 convicted Atlanta administrators get reduced sentencing

The educators will be on probation for seven years (instead of 13) when they get out of prison. 

By Allie Gross • May 1, 2015

IL labeled 'high risk' for not administering science exams this year

The U.S. Department of Education is coming down on the state, which could have its funding jeopardized due to its now 'high-risk' status.

By Allie Gross • May 1, 2015

Obama gives 10,000 e-books to underserved students

The book promises are part of a White House partnership with five major book publishing houses. 

By Allie Gross • May 1, 2015

Assistant Sec Delisle leaving Ed Dept for nonprofit

Deborah Delisle, who oversaw the issuing of No Child Left Behind waivers to states, will head the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

By Allie Gross • May 1, 2015

Edmodo launches new app aimed at increasing parental involvement

In a blog post, General Manager of Consumer Ketan Kothari stressed the importance of parental involvement. 

By Allie Gross • April 30, 2015

Controversial truancy court suspended in Texas district

The news follows a recent report that found Texas prosecutes more than double the number of student truancy cases than any other state in the U.S. 

By Allie Gross • April 30, 2015

Study: School closures breed academic success

The Thomas B. Fordham Institute dove into date surrounding the closure of charter and traditional public schools, asserting that closing low-performing schools benefits students. 

By Allie Gross • April 30, 2015

Amplify reorganizing to streamline efforts internally

Facing annual losses over the past two fiscal years, the News Corp-owned ed tech provider is shaking things up with a 'One Amplify' initiative that aims to bring together its five divisions. 

By Allie Gross • April 30, 2015

White House announces $3M in Native American ed grants

The grants will be available to Native American communities for college- and career-readiness goals. 

By Allie Gross • April 30, 2015

Bipartisan student data privacy bill introduced in U.S. House

The legislation would address concerns ranging from advertising targeted at students to data security and breach protocols.

By Roger Riddell • April 29, 2015

5 tech budget issues every school and district must consider

A closer look at key issues identified by Insight Public Sector and what administrators should keep in mind.

By Roger Riddell • April 29, 2015

New York City to merge small schools

The plan runs counter to a Bloomberg-era policy that divided large failing schools into smaller schools.

By Allie Gross • April 29, 2015

Survey: IT leaders most concerned about funds, assessment readiness

The Consortium for School Networking's third annual K-12 IT Leadership Survey has some revealing finds.

By Allie Gross • April 29, 2015

Amazon unveils Whispercast 3.0, throws in free tech support

Already used in over half of the 250 largest K-12 districts in the U.S., Whispercast is looking to make a bigger splash with its latest round of updates.

By Allie Gross • April 29, 2015

Connecticut budget committee cuts charter expansion funds

The decision will allow more funds for private scholarships and impoverished school districts.

By Allie Gross • April 29, 2015

Academic impact of ed tech investments called into question

Venture funding for ed tech is expected to hit $2 billion this year, but some question whether these investments are paying off in the classroom.

By Allie Gross • April 29, 2015

Eye-tracking videos help students learn to read

A new study found that students who watched an eye-tracking video recording of a graduate student scored higher on a verbal recall and knowledge transfer exam.

By Allie Gross • April 28, 2015

Alabama to require all districts to offer virtual schools

By the 2016-17 school year, every high school student in the state will have the option of attending online classes.

By Allie Gross • April 28, 2015