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

Idaho governor signs $125.5M teacher raise bill

The career ladder teacher salary bill gives educators incremental raises through the 2019-20 school year, at which point the minimum pay will have risen over 15%.

By Allie Gross • April 8, 2015

In one Kentucky district, students pick how they learn

Taylor County Schools has implemented a zero dropout policy utilizing flexible learning pathways that it hopes will engage students.

By Allie Gross • April 8, 2015

US Dept of Ed issues new ed tech guidance

The guide, created by educators and researchers, was written for developers, startups, and entrepreneurs wanting to work on education endeavors.

By Allie Gross • April 8, 2015

Amplify troubles highlight bigger disconnects in push to digitize education

NewsCorp's $1 billion investment in its educational vision has faced a number of hurdles and failures.

By Allie Gross • April 8, 2015

Under the microscope: A cellular look at U.S. science standards

Consider, if you will, the idea that science standards are not unlike a single, albeit critical, cell within a much larger organism — in this instance, a well-rounded education.

By Roger Riddell • April 7, 2015

Funding shortages close Kansas schools early this year

One of two early-closing districts will slash as much as two-and-a-half weeks from its schedule.

By Allie Gross • April 7, 2015

DREAMer teachers most-hired by Denver schools

Teach for America has teamed with districts to allow teachers who are undocumented immigrants to work legally under an Obama initiative.

By Allie Gross • April 7, 2015

Educents announces $2.9M seed funding round

The money will be used to expand the startup's ed materials marketplace

By Allie Gross • April 7, 2015

Innovative educators awarded $110K from Canvas

The money specifically went to educators who had creative ideas around the integration of technology into classrooms.

By Allie Gross • April 7, 2015

Updated: Senate ed leaders reach bipartisan agreement on ESEA rewrite

The new version will most likely not include a provision allowing Title I dollars to follow students from school to school.

By Allie Gross • April 7, 2015

Cuomo reform measures spark displeasure among unions, some lawmakers

The New York governor's education reform plans were tucked into the state's $142 billion budget.

By Allie Gross • April 6, 2015

NY's Westchester County turns to artists for Common Core help

The New York district is fulfilling its language arts standards through exposure to drama, theatrics, creativity, and the arts. 

By Allie Gross • April 6, 2015

No test opt-outs for Kentucky students, says ed chief

Outgoing education commissioner Terry Holliday says schools honoring parents' requests to opt their child out of the state's standardized tests do so at their own risk.

By Allie Gross • April 6, 2015

HP, Knewton partner to personalize print

The companies are offering a seamless option between digital and printed lessons. 

By Allie Gross • April 6, 2015

Iowa districts experiment with school bus WiFi

The 'mobile hotspots' are an attempt to give students a head start on their homework. 

By Allie Gross • April 6, 2015

Common pitfalls of ed tech startups

Geddit, Taught It, and MommaZoo are three examples of now-shuttered startups spotlighted by EdSurge.

By Allie Gross • April 2, 2015

NYC schools see decline in arrests and suspensions

The first 110 days of the current school year have seen double-digit drops over last year.

By Allie Gross • April 2, 2015

Kentucky ed commissioner to retire

Terry Holliday plans to step down at the end of August, with a national search expected for his replacement.

By Allie Gross • April 2, 2015