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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AIR study: Kentucky students increasingly proficient after Common Core implementation

The report, funded by Common Core supporters, found that students exposed to the national benchmarks 'made faster progress in learning, than students using old state standards. 

By Allie Gross • April 14, 2015

New Jersey considers stricter background checks for school contractors

Contracted vendors can access student data, which has led to some lawmakers seeking stricter and more thorough background checks. 

By Allie Gross • April 14, 2015

Wisconsin voters say yes to raised property taxes if it will help schools

Many state districts have turned to referendums to bring in revenue beyond the current state caps. 

By Allie Gross • April 14, 2015

Schools swapping letters for standards-based grading

Standards-based grading, which is color coded and allows families to see what skills their child has mastered or is struggling with, is becoming increasingly popular.

By Allie Gross • April 14, 2015

Professional development gets a global spin with increasing student diversity

Changing student demographics require educators to address a variety of cultures during lessons.

By Allie Gross • April 14, 2015

Atlanta educator sentencing postponed to Tuesday with plea deal offer

Judge Jerry Baxter told the educators they could accept the last-minute plea deals or the sentence he has in mind, which would mean jail time for all, but not a full 20 years.

By Roger Riddell • April 13, 2015

West Virginia science standards altered again for climate change doubt

The state has re-worked its standards to re-introduce doubt about man-made climate change.

By Allie Gross • April 13, 2015

Florida legislature agrees to give fewer tests

The bill which minimizes the number of assessments is headed to the desk of Gov. Rick Scott for approval.

By Allie Gross • April 13, 2015

Online PD focused on SPED training

Scenario Learning has launched its Exceptional Child Online Professional Development System.

By Allie Gross • April 13, 2015