Minnesota ed advocates push for pre-K funding

A collective of Minnesota foundations, nonprofits, and education institutions plans to ask legislators for up to $150 million in early-learning scholarship funding for low-income families.  

By Allie Gross • Dec. 1, 2014

U.S. Ed Dept sets sights on teacher prep programs

A new plan mandates that all states submit report cards for their teacher preparation programs.

By Allie Gross • Dec. 1, 2014

NY farmers say schools need more agricultural ed

Some fear a deficit in agricultural education options will hurt the state's locally grown produce market.  

By Allie Gross • Dec. 1, 2014

Proposed Connecticut social studies curriculum would favor critical thinking

The Connecticut Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Frameworks cannot be imposed on districts, but the state may adopt it as its official model.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 30, 2014

5 Arkansas schools to receive U.S. Senate's used computers

The computers were donated under the Computers for Schools program, which gives computers that aren't being used to schools across the nation. 

By Allie Gross • Nov. 26, 2014

ACLU receives grant to track Mississippi school discipline

A $350,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will keep tabs on punishment among the state's disabled and minority K-12 students.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 26, 2014

Nebraska school officials fighting for share of $17M in lottery funds

Legal language explaining how the funds must be spent will expire in July 2016.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 26, 2014

Pittsburgh superintendent: School funding formula must change

Linda Lane told a Basic Education Funding Commission hearing Monday that if changes aren’t made, Pittsburgh’s schools will become just another of the state’s 'distressed districts.'

By Allie Gross • Nov. 26, 2014

How do educators plan to discuss Ferguson?

The Huffington Post asked educators on Twitter how they plan to discuss events in Ferguson with students, aggregating the best responses.  

By Allie Gross • Nov. 26, 2014

9 'hand turkeys' that illustrate the value of a K-12 tradition

You made them, your parents probably made them, and, if you're a K-12 administrator or educator, kids are probably making them in your school right now.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 25, 2014

Oklahoma high school under fire for mishandling alleged rapes

Hundreds of students, parents, and supporters are protesting an Oklahoma high school, declaring that it mishandled rape allegations from three victims.   

By Allie Gross • Nov. 25, 2014

Pennsylvania test scores drop alongside funding

Results on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment tests highlight declines in every grade level in almost every tested subject.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 25, 2014

BASF awards science education grants to 20 NJ schools

Each school will receive $5,000 to support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 25, 2014

Over 40 candidates nominated for Missouri's top ed position

Those nominated by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education have until Dec. 1 to apply for the state's education commissioner position.  

By Allie Gross • Nov. 25, 2014

Oklahoma once again waived from No Child Left Behind

The waiver is good for the rest of the school year.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 24, 2014

Pluralsight acquires Smarterer for $75M

Smarterer uses crowdsourced assessments to evaluate students' understanding of tech tools and skills.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 24, 2014

Nebraska grad rate rises to almost 90%

The graduation rate has been on a steady upswing since 2011, when the federal government mandated that the state report four-year graduation rates.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 24, 2014

Jeb Bush: Common Core should be 'new minimum' for classrooms

The potential 2016 presidential candidate aimed to appease critics of the standards by finding common ground, saying if you don't choose to use them create something greater.  

By Allie Gross • Nov. 24, 2014

U.S. Ed Dept comm chief leaving for TFA

Massie Ritsch, acting assistant secretary for communications and outreach, will take on a senior PR role in his new job.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 24, 2014

7 education books to catch up on during the holiday season

There's a little something for everyone in the books that have crossed the Education Dive desk in the last few months.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 21, 2014

Ferguson school districts prepare for Darren Wilson verdict

In anticipation of the forthcoming grand jury decision, schools in Ferguson, MO, are making plans for a worst-case scenario.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 21, 2014

Diane Ravitch talks Common Core in Tennessee

The NYU education historian spoke about the need for teacher input on the standards.  

By Allie Gross • Nov. 21, 2014

Texas elementary school to be named after George W. Bush

A school board in St. Paul, TX, voted unanimously on the name, though it won't be the first elementary school to carry it. 

By Allie Gross • Nov. 21, 2014

How will Obama's immigration plan affect schools?

A plan announced on Thursday night by President Barack Obama will provide deportation amnesty to millions of undocumented immigrants whose children are U.S. citizens. 

By Allie Gross • Nov. 21, 2014

10 Chromebook uses: How Google-powered laptops are enhancing classrooms

Chromebooks have taken the No. 1 spot among tablets and laptops in the K-12 sector, so what exactly can your district do with these popular computers once they're in your classrooms? 

By Allie Gross • Nov. 20, 2014