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

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

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Learning Loss

Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments. 

By K-12 Dive staff

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

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

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

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

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

Minneapolis makes moves to minimize the achievement gap

This past July, the city created the Black Male Student Achievement office, which aims to raise test scores, minimize suspensions, and see higher graduation rates. 

By Allie Gross • Jan. 6, 2015

2014 saw significant advances in special ed

in the Huffington Post, Dr. Matthew Lynch, author of The Call to Teach, detailed three game-changers that shifted the nation's special education policies.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 6, 2015

AT&T, Florida ed foundations partner on STEM initiatives

The partnerships will bring 47 real-world STEM projects with 52 local companies to 29 of the state's school districts.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 6, 2015

Tucson schools accused of violating Arizona ethnic studies ban

Outgoing Superintendent John Huppenthal has pursued action against the Tucson Unified School District, citing issues such as a hip-hop course taught through an African-American lens.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 6, 2015

Rhode Island to consider expansion proposals for 5 charter schools

The new expansion requests are already backed by the state's education commissioner.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 5, 2015

Alabama Accountability Act scholarship donations fall

Gifts supporting the Alabama Accountability Act have decreased by more than half, most likely because a judge deemed the tax credit expansion unconstitutional in May.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 5, 2015

Are district apps the next big thing in K-12?

Two Wisconsin school districts have created apps allowing families to receive updates on everything from weather alerts and cafeteria offerings to grades and school events. 

By Allie Gross • Jan. 5, 2015

Idaho to provide $20K in K-12 gardening grants

The grants will help districts create interactive gardens to teach about nutrition and healthy eating.

By Allie Gross • Jan. 5, 2015

NY ed leaders want to minimize students assigned 'ineffective' teachers

The state's education chancellor and acting commissioner want the state to prohibit students from being assigned 'ineffective' teachers two years in a row. 

By Allie Gross • Jan. 5, 2015

New charter openings lag in Ohio

A slew of recently closed schools and increased surveillance of authorizers by the state has contributed to the decrease. 

By Allie Gross • Jan. 5, 2015