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

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

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Curriculum

Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.

By K-12 Dive staff

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

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

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

Sir Ken Robinson: Standardization alienates teachers and students

The man behind the most-viewed TED Talk says a standards-based culture makes it harder for educators to engage and inspire students.

By Allie Gross • April 22, 2015

Unions finding unlikely allies in push against standardized testing

While teacher unions have 'lost' on issues like evaluations and tenures, they are gaining traction when it comes to pushback against high-stakes testing.

By Allie Gross • April 22, 2015

ACT study finds fewer high school students wanting to be educators

Only 5% of the 1.85 million high school students who took the exam in 2014 said they wanted to be teachers.

By Allie Gross • April 22, 2015

K-12 Title VI complaints another big focus of DOE investigations

While most media attention around DOE complaints focuses on Title IX violations in higher ed, the department has also investigated several K-12 Title VI cases in recent years.

By Allie Gross • April 21, 2015

SEC probing LAUSD iPad initiative

The informal investigation is looking at whether or not school officials used bonds legally in the abandoned $1.3 billion program. 

By Allie Gross • April 21, 2015

Florida, Nevada latest states to report testing glitches

Florida education commissioner is lashing out at its testing contractor, American Institutes for Research, over a technical change that wasn't approved by the state.

By Allie Gross • April 21, 2015

Cooke Foundation gives $500K to exceptional high schools

The funds will help high schools in six states admit and graduate low-income students.

By Allie Gross • April 21, 2015

Does school choice hurt student achievement?

According to a new Center for Tax and Budget Accountability report, Indiana's school choice legislation cuts into traditional public school funding.

By Allie Gross • April 21, 2015

Should students be served breakfast in classrooms?

Some parents and teachers argue that serving breakfast in the classroom wastes time that should go toward learning. 

By Allie Gross • April 21, 2015

$97M in Illinois ed funding to be reinstated

Around 600 of the state's more than 800 districts have money coming their way, but the restored funds still don't make up for an overall 2.25% budget cut.

By Allie Gross • April 20, 2015

Minnesota's $343M preschool plan breeds uncertainty

Lawmakers say logistical details must be addressed before they embrace Gov. Mark Dayton’s universal pre-k proposal. 

By Allie Gross • April 20, 2015

CT selects teacher as new ed chief; union pleased

Upon announcing Dianna Wentzell as the next education commissioner, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy stressed her background as a teacher. 

By Allie Gross • April 20, 2015

Learning Accelorator invests $2M in open educational resources

The funds will go to 10 companies that have until summer to create open ed prototypes. 

By Allie Gross • April 20, 2015

Chicago schools CEO taking paid leave as feds investigate

Federal investigators are looking into a $20.5 million no-bid contract with CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett's former employer, SUPES Academy.

By Allie Gross • April 20, 2015

Montana to give districts test waivers due to computer glitches

Almost a quarter of the state's 800 public schools are going to cancel or limit testing.  

By Allie Gross • April 17, 2015

Discovery Education and Intel Security release cyberethics module

The new offering is part of the Intel Security Digital Safety Program, which aims to teach students about making smart decisions online.

By Allie Gross • April 17, 2015