Duncan: Obama administration won't back down on testing

The new Republican Congress has suggested it may do away with standardized testing mandates as it revises No Child Left Behind.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 12, 2015

Chief digital officer title gaining steam on campuses

The newly created positions are stirring a debate over the shifting roles of information technology management in higher ed.

By Keith Button • Jan. 12, 2015

5 math achievement takeaways from Discovery expert panel

At an event marking the launch of Discovery Ed's Math Techbook, experts ranging from a Common Core architect to a Google executive discussed the current state of math and what needs to be done.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 12, 2015

70% of new teachers are staying in field longer

New research from the Center for American Progress suggests a retention uptick of about 10-20%.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 12, 2015

Democrats on Ohio school board push for charter regulation

Democrats on the board want to put members of their party in its top seats to ensure charter accountability measures are put in place. 

By Allie Gross • Jan. 12, 2015

Will Congress eliminate NCLB's testing requirements?

An end to mandatory third-through-eighth grade testing is among expected major changes in an anticipated Republican-sponsored bill re-authorizing No Child Left Behind.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 12, 2015

Amplify's Guilford County rollout smoother second time around

After a rocky tablet deployment in 2013, the North Carolina district suspended its three-year, $16.8 million contract with the company.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 12, 2015

Polls show public demand for more comprehensive sex ed

A poll conducted by Huffington Post and YouGov reveals that two-thirds of Americans believe comprehensive sex education should be provided in schools.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 12, 2015

CIOs, Asia, and UTEP: The week's most read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on CIOs' 2015 campus tech predictions, Kaplan's whistleblower suit, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 9, 2015

Indiana may push more funds to charters and vouchers

Gov. Mike Pence has suggested school funding increases of 2% and 1% over the next two years, with the extra dollars expected to go to charter schools and vouchers.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 9, 2015

Wisconsin bill would convert failing public schools to charters

The Republican-backed proposal also mandates that all public, charter, and private schools accepting voucher students be subject to letter grades based on performance measures.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 9, 2015

Later start times on the table for Maryland district

A 'Bell Times Work Group' was created in 2013 to determine the potential benefits of a later start time, but the change was placed on hold due to the estimated cost.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 9, 2015

Indiana partners with myON to make books available to migrant students

Over 5,000 new digital book titles will be available to migrant students and their families.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 9, 2015

Discovery Education unveils Math Techbook

The company's latest digital textbook emphasizes real-world connections to mathematics while promoting conceptual learning and providing students with a number of built-in tools.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2015

Kansas privacy law impacts student drug abuse survey

The privacy law was meant to address concerns about Common Core and data sharing, as it requires parental permission on all student surveys dealing with issues such as sex, religion, or family life.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 8, 2015

ReadyNation: NY school schedule squanders billions

A new report from the ed policy advocacy group asserts that afternoon dismissals and long summer breaks not only hurt student achievement but waste billions of dollars.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 8, 2015

Cell phone ban to be lifted in NYC schools

Parents had complained about the ban, arguing that it made it difficult to get in touch with students during emergencies and during the periods before and after school.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 8, 2015

White House details commitment to computer science ed

A fact sheet released Tuesday lays out new initiatives aimed at bringing computer science education to more K-12 classrooms.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 8, 2015

Massachusetts tops Education Week's 2015 Quality Counts report

The 19th edition of the annual report also includes a new analysis of early-education program participation.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2015

Education, Justice Departments issue guidance on English language learners

The 40-page document specifies how non-English-speaking students must be taught as the departments seek to establish greater education equality.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 7, 2015

Challenger accuses Emanuel of supporting business interests in ed

Mayoral hopeful Jesus “Chuy” Garcia says the Chicago mayor has used the city's education landscape "as a profit center for people with powerful connections." 

By Allie Gross • Jan. 7, 2015

NJ lawmakers lambast Newark school chief following overhaul proposal

Cami Anderson's leadership style and 'One Newark' plan came under fire following a Tuesday hearing.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 7, 2015

Indiana to consider more testing emphasis in teacher evals

During the 2013-14 school year less than 0.4% of the state's  58,000 teachers were rated 'ineffective.'

By Allie Gross • Jan. 7, 2015

Excelligence Learning Corporation bought by private equity firm

Los Angeles-based Brentwood Associates will focus on continuing to grow Excelligence's product innovation, marketing, and operations.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 7, 2015

Ozobot aims to introduce young students to coding

Southern California startup Evollve sees its robots as an opportunity to address the current push for coding education in a fun way.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 6, 2015