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Report finds race, shade of skin factor into school discipline
A report by the NAACP and the National Women's Law Center found black females are more likely to be held back, suspended, or expelled than any other female demographic.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 12, 2014 -
USDA
Budget loosens whole grain school lunch standards
While the new bill doesn't allow schools to opt out of the healthier school meal standards, it does loosen the standards.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 12, 2014 -
Indiana testing budget could jump to $65M due to Common Core decision
The state must create a more rigorous ISTEP+ exam to go with its new standards, and schools Superintendent Glenda Ritz says doing so means an additional $20 million is needed.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 12, 2014 -
Pearson helping OECD rethink the PISA for 2018
The goal of the partnership is to reassess the purpose of the international exam and ensure that it's not only statistically accurate, but usable and relevant.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 12, 2014 -
New York's King to become senior adviser to Arne Duncan
The New York education commissioner is a former charter school leader who has supported Common Core standards and teacher-based evaluations.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 11, 2014 -
FCC pumps additional $1.5B into E-Rate funding
Schools' telephone service fees under the program will also rise $1.90 per year per line as a result of the move.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 11, 2014 -
Union president backs Tennessee Gov. Haslam's reforms
Knox County Education Association president Tanya Coats says Haslam is taking teacher concerns into consideration when creating action plans.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 11, 2014 -
Ohio board supports changes to 'specialty teacher' rule
The '5 of 8' staffing law required schools to have at least eight specialty teachers for every 1,000 students.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 11, 2014 -
New teachers need better pay, says NM governor
Gov. Susana Martinez hopes to raise student achievement through an $11.5 million package of proposals that would raise new teacher salaries and create mentorship programs.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 11, 2014 -
CRomnibus defunds Race to the Top, awards billions to pre-K
Congress avoided a government shutdown with the passage of the federal spending bill Wednesday, and there are a number of implications for K-12.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 11, 2014 -
Giuliani pins minority community problems on teacher unions
The former New York mayor told Geraldo Rivera that teacher unions should shoulder some of the blame directed at police officers.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 11, 2014 -
LearnZillion opens applications for 2015 Dream Team
The company will choose around 200 K-8 math teachers, who will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the professional development platform's TeachFest event.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Obama announcing $1 billion partnership for early childhood education
The money will go toward a longstanding administration goal of expanding the programs.
By Randy Lilleston • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Michigan Senate moves to address school cyberbullying
If passed by the House and approved by Gov. Rick Snyder, the update to a 2011 law would require schools to add cyberbullying to their policies and report data to the state.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 10, 2014 -
Feds renew Louisiana's NCLB waiver
The U.S. Department of Education says the state has gone 'above and beyond' what the law called for when adopting reforms
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Is Idaho on to something with shorter school weeks?
Over 40 districts in the state now operate on a Monday through Thursday schedule — and seeing success.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2014 -
5 candidates remain in race for Missouri ed chief
The five finalists have experience leading districts or serving in various positions at the state's education department.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
5 K-12 stories to watch in 2015
From Common Core frenzy to teacher tenure mayhem, a number of this year's most interesting K-12 stories are still in their opening acts.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Duncan, Holder push for education access for jailed students
The DOE head and the attorney general say education access is a cost-saver and a way to effectively reduce the number of incarcerated juveniles.
By Randy Lilleston • Dec. 9, 2014 -
Pence ed adviser to head Richard M Fairbanks Foundation
Claire Fiddian-Green's exit follows Pence's announcement that he's eliminating the education agency she co-led.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2014 -
NY school funding under investigation by US Ed Dept
Federal officials are examining a complaint filed last year by the Schenectady and Middletown districts.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Utah governor completes 'Hour of Code' with students
Gov. Gary Herbert signed a declaration Monday officially recognizing Computer Science Education Week.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Obama kicks off Computer Science Education Week with video, White House event
The noon event featuring tech companies, philanthropists, non-profits, students, and teachers is expected to be live-streamed via WhiteHouse.gov.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Amplify enters the PD arena with Professional Learning Maps
The K-12 tablet provider is aiming to provide educators with a personalized professional development solution.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 8, 2014 -
Obama launches Native American education initiative
The announcement came alongside a bleak analysis in the White House's 2014 Native Youth Report.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 8, 2014
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