Country's 1st black high school is also world's 'greenest'

Washington’s Dunbar High School won the prestigious designation from USGBC.

By Sharon O'Malley • March 17, 2015

Pearson's Don Kilburn talks remediation costs and outcomes

We sat down with the president of the world's largest education publisher's North American arm to discuss remediation, PowerSchool, and, of course, that Politico article.

By Roger Riddell • March 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

Barracuda now Android compatible

The mobile device manager's latest release follows news late last year that Google-powered Chromebooks had taken Apple's share of the K-12 ed market.

By Allie Gross • March 17, 2015

Atlanta cheating scandal coming to a close

Closing arguments are expected this week. 

By Allie Gross • March 17, 2015

Does opting out of data collection do more harm than good?

An EdSurge column argues that data collection is necessary to get an accurate picture of how well a district is educating its youth.

By Allie Gross • March 17, 2015

Education ranks as Philly's No. 1 issue

A new Pew study found that education is more important to the city's residents than crime, jobs, and the economy. 

By Allie Gross • March 17, 2015

Obama: Despite rising achievement, schools need more funding

The president says that extra funds are necessary to maintain the current momentum, and he'll push back if Congress doesn't allocate them.

By Allie Gross • March 17, 2015

How are schools supporting their homeless students?

While transportation may be the most expensive necessity for homeless students, funds also become necessary for school supplies, tutoring, meals, and clothing. 

By Allie Gross • March 16, 2015

Michigan appeals court says state lacks power in teacher layoff decisions

The ruling comes after a slew of 2011 bills that watered down union power and hurt the employment and insurance of public school employees. 

By Allie Gross • March 16, 2015

Local control a priority for South Dakota legislators

The impending reauthorization of No Child Left Behind provides an opportunity to grant states more education autonomy.

By Allie Gross • March 16, 2015

NYC school nixes homework

In a letter to parents, the school's principal explained that afterschool time would be better used playing or reading at one's own pace. 

By Allie Gross • March 16, 2015

Tennessee districts suing state over funding

Difficulties purchasing even toilet paper are among the reasons cited by Hamilton County and others in their decisions to sue the state.

By Allie Gross • March 16, 2015

Michigan's school reform office pulled from state Ed Dept by executive order

Gov. Rick Snyder's controversial move puts the office under his direct control.

By Roger Riddell • March 13, 2015

Drake gives $75K recording studio to Philadelphia high school

The rapper made the donation to Strawberry Mansion High School after seeing an ABC News report on its struggles.

By Allie Gross • March 13, 2015

Chicago charter learns from failures, streamlines innovation

Despite a vision that was reportedly "too complex" in the beginning, Intrinsic Schools is now seeing success.

By Allie Gross • March 13, 2015

NJ ed chief says many taking PARCC exam despite opt-outs

Some districts, like Princeton Public Schools, have still seen significant numbers of students sitting out the Common Core-aligned exam.

By Allie Gross • March 13, 2015

Arkansas committee approves looser requirements for state ed chief

The reduction is being made so a former legislator backed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson can become eligible for the post.

By Allie Gross • March 13, 2015

Indiana's Ritz slams state's $134M in testing contracts

The state's education department was reportedly unaware of the contracts prior to the completion of bidding.

By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2015

Discovery Ed hosting virtual field trip for Pi Day

The event will introduce students to scientists and mathematicians from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

By Allie Gross • March 12, 2015

Student achievement app Classkick rakes in $1.7M

The Chicago-based startup hopes to improve outcomes for low-income students.

By Allie Gross • March 12, 2015

St. Louis schools chief takes closer look at district's suspension track record

The examination follows a report that placed Missouri at No. 1 in the nation for racial discrepancies in suspensions.

By Allie Gross • March 12, 2015

Smarter Balanced Common Core math test under fire

An education consultant and publisher co-founder says if students bomb the spring assessment, the culprit is the test, not teachers, administrators, or even the standards.

By Allie Gross • March 12, 2015

Brainly unveils new iOS and Android app at SXSWedu

The new app places larger focus on the social learning network's homework help platform.

By Roger Riddell • March 11, 2015

Instructure integrates PowerSchool in new Pearson partnership [SXSWedu 2015]

Could the impending sale of Pearson's widely-used student information system impact the deal?

By Roger Riddell • March 11, 2015

USA Today links up with digital reading platform Curriculet

The partnership will integrate the newspaper's content with in-text assessments. 

By Allie Gross • March 11, 2015