NewSchools ed tech 'Seed Fund' to split off

The split will allow the Seed Fund to access to additional capital from new investors, letting it expand beyond simply being a 'seed' fund.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 26, 2015

Indiana district considers new program to lower suspension rate

At the core of 'Teaching the Teen Brain' is the acknowledgment that teens are wired differently than adults.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 26, 2015

What are states doing to recruit and retain good teachers?

Earlier this month, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley revealed a $6.9 billion initiative to recruit and retain teachers, but what are other states doing?

By Allie Gross • Jan. 26, 2015

New Jersey educators may receive additional suicide prevention training

The bill requires educators and staff to annually take part in a two hours suicide prevention training taught by a certified health care professional.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 26, 2015

Teacher training under the microscope in Missouri

The state is working to revamp its teacher certification methods with additional rigor.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 26, 2015

Report: Only 18% of Latino K-12 students are English language learners

The latest Excelencia in Education report shows promising academic gains for Latino students overall.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 26, 2015

Overcoming roadblocks and increasing student opportunity through ed tech

Despite the advancements made by technology developers to introduce new ed tech tools to classrooms, there are still quite a few issues to overcome to ensure sustainable adoption.

By Shyam Oza • Jan. 23, 2015

Khan Academy and SOTU: The week's most read education news

Catch up on the benefits of Obama's tax plan for higher ed, Mississippi's decision to drop the PARCC, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 23, 2015

4 tools to boost language learning in the classroom

As dual-language programming grows in popularity, so too does the need for tools that help improve students' understanding.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 23, 2015

Bush selects Condoleezza Rice to chair ed foundation

Rice already served as a board member for the Foundation for Excellence in Education.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 23, 2015

House committee chairman stands behind yearly tests

Rep. John Kline says annual assessments help families and lawmakers better understand how students, schools, and demographics are doing.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 23, 2015

Wisconsin Gov. Walker suggests alternative teaching certificates

If his proposal is accepted, people with certain work experience could soon be allowed to take a state competency test for teacher certification.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 23, 2015

Google finally endorses privacy pledge

In October, a number of big ed tech providers — including Microsoft, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Amplify — signed the voluntary pledge, but Google was noticeably missing.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 23, 2015

New AZ schools chief decries Common Core-aligned test

Diane Douglas wants to do away with a new exam adopted in November, as well as the standards themselves.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 22, 2015

Matific scores $12M in funding

The educational program, which teaches math through video games, is used by over 15,000 teachers worldwide.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 22, 2015

Imagine Schools ordered to pay $1M in 'self-dealing' scheme

The charter school operator is in hot water over a lease negotiated between a school it managed and a property it owned.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 22, 2015

Study: School systems should be assessed by more than just test scores

Researchers looked at 24 indicators in six categories to measure the educational opportunities of nine countries.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 22, 2015

Cuomo reveals aggressive reform plan

The New York governor laid out his plans for education during his fifth State of the State address Wednesday.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 22, 2015

Top state analyst calls Maryland charter study 'incomplete'

A study ordered by the state's legislature recommends a charter expansion, but its findings are allegedly flawed.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 21, 2015

Remind launches Spanish-language app

The app is meant to address the nation's growing number of bilingual Hispanic households by improving their communication with educators.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 21, 2015

Citelighter plans expansion following $2M funding round

In addition to investing in technical upgrades, the Baltimore-based ed tech startup may add as many as 20 new hires.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 21, 2015

Khan Academy releases new iPad app

The app, released Tuesday, was created using a $2.25 million grant from AT&T.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 21, 2015

Indiana senators want 'off the shelf' standardized test

The push by three Republican state senators for a 'nationally recognized' set of exams comes within a year of the state's decision to move away from the Common Core standards.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 21, 2015

Will new Pennsylvania ed chief's Philly ties benefit cash-strapped district?

Given the number of financially strapped districts in the state, some education advocates hope Pedro Rivera's background will help bring some much need leadership to Pennsylvania's schools.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 21, 2015

U.S. Ed Dept warns Louisiana of issues with special ed law

A state law passed in July allows families and teachers to create alternative routes for special education students to obtain traditional high school diplomas.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 20, 2015