ACT names new chief

Marten Roorda will move from the Netherlands to Iowa as he takes the reins this fall.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 2, 2015

House Republicans cancel vote on NCLB rewrite

The decision is due to Republicans' failure to drum up enough conservative support. 

By Allie Gross • March 2, 2015

U.S. Education Dept issues student data guidance

A model terms of service guidance issued Friday will help schools determine what apps have strong data security and privacy safeguards in place.

By Allie Gross • March 2, 2015

Pearson considering several bidders in PowerSchool sale

The company was previously reported to be in talks to sell the SIS to Blackboard.

By Allie Gross • March 2, 2015

Ford's Theatre, Discovery offering virtual field trip to mark Lincoln assassination

The virtual field trip will provide a tour of the theatre, a look at The Petersen House (where Lincoln died), and details on Lincoln's legacy and the conspiracy that led to his killing.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2015

Funding, LSAT, and Chevron: The week's most read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on new funding for a 'YouTube for universities,' Hobsons' acquisition of Starfish Retention Solutions, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2015

Austin police chief: Law enforcement in schools a disservice to students

Many schools have seen resource officers take on disciplinary roles for minor offenses that would traditionally be handled by a teacher or principal.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 27, 2015

Can standing desks keep students engaged?

Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School in Pasadena, TX, is experimenting with standing desks as a way to see how a new physical learning environment could influence student outcomes.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 27, 2015

WriteReader eyes U.S. with latest $800K

The company's "Write to Read" is Denmark's No. 1 educational app.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 27, 2015

Google Classroom's latest upgrade includes custom themes

The tech giant compares the latest upgrades to decorating the classroom for some extra pizzazz.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 27, 2015

How will the FCC's net neutrality vote benefit schools?

The Federal Communications Commission approved net neutrality Thursday in a 3-2 vote, placing the Internet under its authority as a public utility.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 26, 2015

America's Promise Alliance studies highlight community impact on student outcomes

The reports detail how various communities in three cities worked together to give local students academic, physical, and social programs.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 26, 2015

$6M early ed measure passes in North Dakota

Schools have until 2016 to put programs in place before the money is disbursed.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 26, 2015

LocoMotive Labs raises $4M in latest funding round

The early learning app maker behind Todo Math is looking to expand in Asia and the U.S.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 26, 2015

More school funding, control sought by NYC's de Blasio

The requests from the mayor's budget proposal are said to be centered around fighting income equality.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 26, 2015

Classroom satellite startup Ardusat raises $1M in seed funding

The startup's satellites allow students to perform space-based experiments from the classroom.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 25, 2015

FCC's 2015 budget reiterates E-rate performance goals

The program aims to meet the needs of 21st Century schools and libraries by providing faster broadband.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 25, 2015

Texas students' dyslexia assistance app concept wins award

Mind Glass, which was recognized by the Verizon Innovative App Challenge, would allow users to change the text and background colors for easier reading on Web pages and mobile devices.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 25, 2015

House expected to pass ESEA rewrite

Even if the bill were to also make it through the Senate, its portability of Title I funds all but ensures a veto from the White House.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 25, 2015

Florida shelves ELA tests for high school juniors

Gov. Rick Scott issued an executive order shelving the exam following the release of a report that found the state over-tests its students.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 25, 2015

NSBA's Gentzel: Legislators must see firsthand why public schools matter

The National School Boards Association's executive director elaborated on the issues facing public education and what K-12 administrators can do to help improve the situation.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 24, 2015

Triumph Learning launches $5M grant program for blended instruction

The grant competition comes as the company launches its first state-specific solution for Texas.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 24, 2015

LAUSD unable to fund 1:1 tech program

The news comes in the wake of the district's well-publicized, failed iPad initiative which flaunted the promise that every student be equipped with an iPad.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 24, 2015

UCLA study finds Florida is No. 1 for suspensions

Notably, state level data was not available for New York or Hawaii because of errors in the way it was collected by those states.

By Allie Gross • Feb. 24, 2015

Chevron pumping $130M into STEM ed over next three years

This year, the gas conglomerate will spend $30 million on STEM programming in 2015, with a commitment of $100 million in the last three year. 

By Allie Gross • Feb. 24, 2015