Are public boarding schools the answer to Buffalo's troubled school system?

Advocates say it's well worth the $20,000 per-student price tag to take students out of adverse situations like poverty and allow them to focus solely on learning.

By Allie Gross • April 28, 2015

Obama to participate in Discovery Ed virtual field trip

On Thursday morning, classrooms will be able to participate in a discussion with the president about the importance of reading.

By Allie Gross • April 28, 2015

Study finds students learn better when sharing iPads

Researchers at Northwestern University found that students sharing the devices scored higher than those with no iPads or in 1:1 classrooms.

By Allie Gross • April 28, 2015

25 states now require computer science for high school graduation

Some districts are beginning to teach coding as early as kindergarten.

By Allie Gross • April 27, 2015

Opt-out parents demand students do more than 'sit and stare' during testing

Describing the policy as a 'punishment' for students not taking tests, anti-test advocates say it demonstrates how exams kill creativity and hamper learning.

By Allie Gross • April 27, 2015

Ed Dept issues LGBTQ Title IX guidance for K-12

The letter reminds schools that they must address harassment and should have a Title IX coordinator on staff.

By Allie Gross • April 27, 2015

These 3 schools focus on creativity over standardization

Like the Boston Arts Academy spotlighted in Sir Ken Robinson's latest book, these schools aren't afraid to color outside of the lines.

By Allie Gross • April 27, 2015

New York Common Core exam compromised by Facebook group

Photos of the exam appeared last week in a since-deleted anti-Common Core group called 'Education is a journey, not a race -- USA.' 

By Allie Gross • April 27, 2015

Houghton Mifflin picks up Scholastic's Ed Tech business in $575M acquisition

The company will gain key K-12 intervention products and services along with management and employees.

By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2015

Autism in college, ProctorU, and gainful employment: The week's most-read education news

Get caught up on the discussion of whether community college is the next frontier of K-12 expansion and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2015

Acting Chicago schools chief pauses controversial $20.5M contract

The costly, no-bid contract with SUPES Academy is currently under federal investigation.

By Allie Gross • April 24, 2015

Google CS First helps schools launch coding clubs

Arizona teacher and instructional coach Janice Mak details how the tech giant's program is benefiting students in the Paradise Valley Unified School District.

By Allie Gross • April 24, 2015

Pearson addresses Minnesota glitches, schools resume testing

Glitches have complicated the testing schedule in the state over the past two weeks.

By Allie Gross • April 24, 2015

New York Ed Dept postpones teaching evals again

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's made a 180 on a previous delay, but state Board of Regents Chancellor Meryl Tisch says his suggested deadline is 'unrealistic.'

By Allie Gross • April 24, 2015

Washington state teachers strike over pay, benefits, class size

Thousands of educators gathered during the first of a series of one-day strikes that canceled classes in two districts.

By Allie Gross • April 24, 2015

Judge to resentence 3 educators in Atlanta cheating scandal

In the scandal's latest twist, three administrators who received the harshest penalties could receive a more lenient sentence.

By Allie Gross • April 23, 2015

Stalled CA vaccination bill moving again

The stalled bill, which would require all students attending CA public schools to get vaccinated, has been amended to allow unvaccinated children to attend "multifamily home-schools" or enroll in publicly approved independent courses.

By Allie Gross • April 23, 2015

NJ teacher union ends pension negotiations with Christie

The governor had previously touted this partnership as a sign that he could work well with opponents.

By Allie Gross • April 23, 2015

Are magnet schools set for a renaissance?

Some hope the schools, with their specialized topics, will increase student achievement.

By Allie Gross • April 23, 2015

Texas locked up over 1,000 teens for unpaid truancy fines

When students can't pay high fines for skipping class, they end up in the slammer and miss more school.

By Allie Gross • April 23, 2015

4 tools and resources to help autistic students navigate K-12

April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to encourage tolerance and inclusion, as well as a prime opportunity for schools to brush up on options for autistic students.

By Allie Gross • April 23, 2015

Every Child Achieves Act amendment provisions ed tech funds

The Innovative Technology Expands Childrens' Horizons amendment would establish a new competitive grant program focused on digital resources and solutions.

By Roger Riddell • April 22, 2015

Is free community college the next frontier of K-12 expansion?

During a panel at the Education Writers Association National Seminar, Undersecretary Ted Mitchell said President Obama's proposal could 'bookend' a broader public education alongside universal pre-K

By Tara García Mathewson • April 22, 2015

Enrich State streamlines SPED in SC

The platform will help the state adhere to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which requires the collection of data on various special education factors. 

By Allie Gross • April 22, 2015

Pennsylvania court dismisses school funding suit

Judge Dan Pellegrini says questions about the state's funding of schools involve political questions that are out of the courts purview.

By Allie Gross • April 22, 2015