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

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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

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

North Carolina ed officials select Canvas as statewide LMS

North Carolina education officials have selected the learning management system for the state's local education agencies and charter schools.

By Allie Gross • April 13, 2015

WA's first and only charter school must address academic shortcomings

The schools must address three separate complaints by Tuesday at 5 p.m.

By Allie Gross • April 13, 2015

For-profits and LinkedIn's lynda deal: The week's most-read education news

Get caught up on the U.S. Department of Education's latest guidance for ed tech providers and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2015

2 major lessons from the Atlanta test cheating scandal

Many stakeholders and experts have stated that the actions of those convicted in what is far from an isolated case are indicative of a much larger problem.

By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2015

Combatting cyber bullying more complex with anonymous social apps

Students have taken to programs like Yik Yak, which allows them to anonymously post on a message board anyone within 10 miles can read.

By Allie Gross • April 10, 2015

Colorado AG says parental consent unnecessary for health survey

Questions over the need for parental permission in an anonymous public health survey arose over concerns regarding questions about sex and drug use.

By Allie Gross • April 10, 2015

New Mexico governor expands literacy program for struggling readers

The bill allows formerly failing schools to continue a literacy program that targets struggling readers.

By Allie Gross • April 10, 2015

U of Maine pilots K-12 math coach training program

The Maine Mathematics Coaching Project is a two-year training program that currently has six applicants for its 15 seats.

By Allie Gross • April 10, 2015

Seattle board members nix charter authorization plan

The school board decided to let the state continue to authorize charter schools, saying the responsibility would be too much.

By Allie Gross • April 10, 2015

Duncan: ESEA rewrite needs pre-K expansion, strong oversight

Duncan praised a bipartisan effort to rewrite the bill in the Senate, but said changes are still needed before a final version reaches the president's desk.

By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2015

Louisiana ed chief says Jindal's budget leaves little for testing

State Superintendent John White is asking the state legislature for more funds, arguing that the governor's budget proposal essentially guts standardized testing next year.

By Allie Gross • April 9, 2015

NC ed officials shamed by Superior Court Judge

Judge Howard Manning reprimanded officials, saying they were failing to provide all the state's students with a sound education.

By Allie Gross • April 9, 2015

Oregon bill would limit school's ability to expel students

Elementary school students could only be kicked out of school if they are a threat to safety or cause serious harm.

By Allie Gross • April 9, 2015

Ohio districts ask the DOE permission to create their own assessments

Fifteen school districts in Ohio want to be able to create and administer their own standardized tests.

By Allie Gross • April 9, 2015

Research: Social robots good for engaging autistic students

Though RoboKind's research is still in preliminary phases, the results so far for its robot, 'Milo,' are promising.

By Allie Gross • April 9, 2015

Study: Board certified teachers are more effective

Two recent studies found students had higher test scores if they were taught by board certified teachers.

By Allie Gross • April 8, 2015