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

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

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Learning Loss

Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments. 

By K-12 Dive staff

$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

Michigan Senate approves diplomas with STEM certifications

If the state's House and Gov. Rick Snyder approve, Michigan will be the first state to offer such an endorsement on diplomas.

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

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

Common Sense Education launches digital literacy platform

Digital Compass teaches students in grades 6-9 skills relating to cyberbullying, security, and ethical behavior.  

By Allie Gross • April 17, 2015

Feds investigate CPS chief for $20.5M no-bid contract

A few months after Rahm Emanuel appointed Barbara Byrd-Bennett as CEO in fall 2012, the district entered a no-bid contract with her former employer.

By Allie Gross • April 17, 2015

LAUSD to Apple: We want a refund on iPads

The Los Angeles Unified School District says it won't pay another dollar for Pearson curriculum included in its failed 1:1 iPad deployment.

By Roger Riddell • April 16, 2015

California vaccination bill stalled

A bill requiring all school children in the state to get vaccinated has reached a standstill after parents opposed to the bill cited the fact that all children are entitled to an education, vaccinated or not.

By Allie Gross • April 16, 2015

Illinois selects new ed chief

Tony Smith, the former superintendent of California's Oakland Unified School District, is known as a supporter of charter schools and foe of unions.

By Allie Gross • April 16, 2015

Vermont governor backs down on school merger bill

While the Shumlin administration initially supported a bill that would merge districts, it is now distancing itself due to complaints from schools.

By Allie Gross • April 16, 2015

Bill removing Ritz from IN ed board heads to senate

The bill is the latest is the ongoing battle for power between Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and State Superintendent Glenda Ritz.

By Allie Gross • April 16, 2015

UPDATED: 'Every Child Achieves Act' passes Senate education committee

As of Wednesday afternoon, 24 amendments have been passed, six were nixed, and several were proposed for the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

By Allie Gross • April 16, 2015

5 tips for mitigating bullying in schools

We connected with Evelyn Rowe-Cosentino of New York City's York Prep School for advice on how schools can address the problem.

By Allie Gross • April 16, 2015

Ohio board of ed changes 'speciality teacher' rule

The state Board of Education eliminated a law requiring schools to have a certain number of school nurses, librarians, counselors, arts teachers.

By Allie Gross • April 15, 2015

Washington ed chief suggests ed budget solution

Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn suggests moving local levy dollars to the state's general fund can balance the state's education budget.

By Allie Gross • April 15, 2015

Colorado mental heath ed bills move forward

The Colorado Senate has given initial approval to two bills dealing with violence and mental health in schools.

By Allie Gross • April 15, 2015

Poll: Californians value arts, math, and science over tech

An eye-opening 49% of respondents to the USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times survey said increased funding for math, science, and technology will have the most positive impact.

By Allie Gross • April 15, 2015

Senate education committee debates ESEA re-write

The bi-partisan bill has been crafted behind closed doors for several months and is now up for debate by the full Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

By Allie Gross • April 15, 2015

Two convicted educators take deals in Atlanta cheating trial sentencing

Only Donald Bullock and Pam Cleveland took the more last-minute deals offered Monday, which came with the condition they accept responsibility and issue an apology.

By Roger Riddell • April 14, 2015