Sociologist: SIS research sorely lacking

The University of Kansas' William G. Staples plans to use a new Spencer Foundation grant to change that.

By Allie Gross • April 2, 2015

Jury finds 11 Atlanta educators guilty of conspiracy

The scandal centered on the educators' doctoring of standardized test scores stretching back to 2005.

By Roger Riddell • April 1, 2015

Sex ed measure in Texas budget amendment draws controversy

The measure would take $3 million away from HIV and STI prevention and put it towards abstinence education.

By Allie Gross • April 1, 2015

Education Networks of America: Dynamic classrooms 'must have' video collaboration

ENA working with Wainhouse Research highlights three districts using the technology.

By Allie Gross • April 1, 2015

Google's forthcoming ed Chromebook 'is built to be abused'

Google is capitalizing on the current interest in Chromebook by designing a computer that is durable enough for school children.

By Allie Gross • April 1, 2015

Lawyer defends Pearson's social media surveillance

Marc J. Weinstein writes about the necessity of making sure students aren't cheating now that the test crosses state lines.

By Allie Gross • April 1, 2015

Supreme Court refuses to hear case dealing with religious service ban in schools

New York City rep says work will begin to develop rules that respect the rights of religious groups and nonparticipants.

By Allie Gross • April 1, 2015

Bublish and Edmodo partner on Author Connect service

A Bublish-created app, which will be available next school year, will allow classrooms to schedule virtual visits with authors. 

By Allie Gross • March 31, 2015

myON joins forces with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

The digital literacy platform's latest partnership brings four more K-12 subscription packages.

By Allie Gross • March 31, 2015

Oklahoma educators protest underfunding, overcrowding

Joined by parents and students in front of the state's capitol, the educators were particularly concerned about salaries.

By Allie Gross • March 31, 2015

Indianapolis Public School teachers seek first pay raise in five years

'Elevate IPS,' an initiative led by union and non-union teachers, is fighting for the extra money, but the push may be at the mercy of the state's budget.

By Allie Gross • March 31, 2015

Louisiana district judge dismisses anti-Common Core lawsuit

District Court Judge Tim Kelley said the challenge, brought forth by 17 legislators and joined by Gov. Bobby Jindal, was filed too late.

By Allie Gross • March 31, 2015

Bridg-it seeks to streamline school safety with anti-bullying solution

Among the solution's features are confidential reporting and a comprehensive resource center to address a variety of situations.

By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2015

4 takeaways to note from Education Trust's school funding report

The report draws attention to states failing to properly fund their schools, highlighting those that have particularly held out on districts with large low-income populations.

By Allie Gross • March 30, 2015

Are teachers allowed enough freedom to take risks with curriculum?

A column published by EdSurge highlights the potential benefits of being allowed to utilize unorthodox teaching methods.

By Allie Gross • March 30, 2015

South Carolina districts champion enterprise learning

The approach focuses on how students utilize what they know as opposed to the fact that they simply know it to begin with.

By Allie Gross • March 30, 2015

Florida legislators want to see uniforms in schools

A bill making its way through the state's legislature would incentivize districts to require uniforms.

By Allie Gross • March 30, 2015

Online accessibility a challenge for K-12 districts

Administrators struggle to make sure online lessons are accessible for students with disabilities. 

By Allie Gross • March 30, 2015

Class size restrictions may be relaxed in Florida

A bill passed in the Florida House on Friday would ease up current penalties on classrooms exceeding class size limits.

By Allie Gross • March 30, 2015

Blackboard and Apollo face declines: The week's most-read education news

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By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2015

E-rate program scales back funds for landlines

Landlines are being increasingly replaced in schools with Internet-based phones.

By Allie Gross • March 27, 2015

Charter schools may be coming to Montana

The state's house education committee passed a bill that could potentially pave the way for the public school alternative.

By Allie Gross • March 27, 2015

Will Tennessee cancel federal pre-K funding?

The federal government granted Shelby and Davidson counties $70 million to grow their pre-K programing, but a judge's pending ruling could cancel that grant.

By Allie Gross • March 27, 2015

Report: Idaho wasted millions on Pearson management system

A new state performance evaluation finds that former state schools Superintendent Tom Luna pushed Schoolnet, despite multiple warnings that the Pearson product wouldn't work.

By Allie Gross • March 27, 2015

Mississippi senate passes SPED voucher bill

A select number of special education students would receive state funding to attend private schools. 

By Allie Gross • March 27, 2015