New NYC accelerator offering $170K to 10 ed tech startups

The EDGE Edtech accelerator promises to connect those accepted with access to a who's who of mentors, extensive services, and exposure to investors.

By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2015

New PD program developed by U of North Dakota and Whitewater

The digital program costs $50 per semester and allows licensed education professionals to earn graduate-level professional development credits.

By Allie Gross • March 26, 2015

TN bill would require PE participation for K-5 students

The new legislation, if passed, would require PE classes at least twice a week.

By Allie Gross • March 26, 2015

When should schools tackle financial literacy?

Chicago Public Schools is one of many districts offering educators suggestions for adding financial literacy into K-12 lessons.

By Allie Gross • March 26, 2015

Will Google take the lead in teaching kids to code?

It's been almost nine months since the tech giant's CS First afterschool and summer coding initiative launched.

By Allie Gross • March 26, 2015

Which states are failing to properly fund ed?

A new report from Ed Trust finds that high-poverty districts receive an average of 10% less in state and local funding than their middle- and upper-class counterparts.

By Allie Gross • March 26, 2015

Blackboard still losing market share in higher ed

The company’s learning management system market share has fallen to 44% while Instructure continues its gains.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 25, 2015

Potential Clinton campaign exposes cracks in Dems' ed agenda

Many wealthy donors are for charter schools and the elimination of teacher tenure, while the teacher unions are against these points as well as high-stakes standardized tests.

By Allie Gross • March 25, 2015

Private school tax credits approved in Colorado Senate

While the tax credits passed an initial senate vote, they're still getting pushback from Democrats who are calling them 'back-door vouchers.'

By Allie Gross • March 25, 2015

Newsela teams up with the Washington Post

The ed tech company will adapt WaPo articles for students in grade 2-12 who are below, at, and above reading level.

By Allie Gross • March 25, 2015

Indiana schools don't have to provide transport, says court

The court's decision raises questions about school access and every child's constitutional right to a public education.

By Allie Gross • March 25, 2015

Students say they want more tech ed opportunities

A new study by CompTIA has found that nine out of 10 students believe STEM skills will help them be successful in the workforce one day.

By Allie Gross • March 25, 2015

Arizona governor wants state review of Common Core

Doug Ducey told the State Board of Education that he opposes the standards and wants schools to have more choices.

By Allie Gross • March 24, 2015

Idaho committee proposes mandatory civics exam

In order to graduate under the proposal, students would have to correctly answer 60% of questions taken from a U.S. citizenship exam.

By Allie Gross • March 24, 2015

Kentucky case could set precedent for school responsibility in student suicides

The Kentucky Supreme Court will hear a case Wednesday that will determine if a school can be held responsible for failing to stop bullying in the event of a suicide.

By Allie Gross • March 24, 2015

Bipartisan Student Digital Privacy and Parental Rights Act introduced

The bill aims to protect student data, but critics argue it wouldn't do enough in its current form.

By Allie Gross • March 24, 2015

$240M in STEM investment announced at White House Science Fair

The fifth such event in the White House's history is also said to feature more female scientists and students than any previous year.

By Roger Riddell • March 23, 2015

Jindal proposes latest attempt to scrap Common Core

The Louisiana governor and potential Republican presidential candidate initially supported the standards, but is now a prominent detractor.

By Allie Gross • March 23, 2015

What is the legacy of No Child Left Behind?

With an authorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act on the horizon, the New York Times took a look at what has and hasn't been successful.

By Allie Gross • March 23, 2015

Substitute shortage plaguing America's schools

An improving economy is leaving districts across the nation struggling to find part-time subs. 

By Allie Gross • March 23, 2015

Alabama governor approves state's first charter schools

Officials predict the first charter school will open by fall 2016. 

By Allie Gross • March 23, 2015

Curriculet's latest partners: Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster

The new partnerships add over 30,000 books to the K-12 reading platform's library.

By Allie Gross • March 23, 2015

4 key challenges and priorities of K-12 IT leaders

Data security and budgets ranked high among school IT specialists' concerns in a recent Consortium for School Networking survey.

By Allie Gross • March 23, 2015

Indiana ed chief suggests new budget plans

State Superintendent Glenda Ritz's plan could redirect almost $60 million to local school districts. 

By Allie Gross • March 20, 2015

English language learners the focus of new digital tools

Middlebury Interactive Languages and Fuel EducationTM  have teamed up to launch new elementary and middle school digital programming for non-English-speakers.

By Allie Gross • March 20, 2015