Apple's iTunes U gains more tools

The expansion is the tech giant's latest effort to get schools to swap out textbooks for iPads.  

By Allie Gross • July 1, 2014

Louisiana: Special ed changes prompt debate

Two national groups have issued reports pushing against Gov. Bobby Jindal's special education plan.  

By Allie Gross • July 1, 2014

NJ lawmakers suggest postponing teacher evals tied to tests

Students begin taking the new Common Core-aligned PARCC exams next year. 

By Allie Gross • July 1, 2014

Indiana meets new NCLB waiver deadline

State Superintendent Glenda Ritz submitted a request for a new No Child Left Behind waiver Monday 

By Allie Gross • July 1, 2014

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt unveils new app for Chrome OS, iPad [ISTE 2014]

The publisher's HMH Player offers educators a variety of tools for today's tech-oriented learning environment.

By Roger Riddell • June 30, 2014

Georgia school leaders push back on law OKing teachers with guns

The educators argue that the law does not make students safer and actually creates more issues.  

By Allie Gross • June 30, 2014

Detroit Public Schools: Class sizes will increase by 5

Under the district's proposed 2015-16 budget, class sizes will jump from 33 to 38 students in fourth and fifth grades, and from 38 to 43 students in sixth through 12th grades.

By Allie Gross • June 30, 2014

Rocketship Education scaling back expansion plans

The popular San Jose charter network is pivoting from its goal of enrolling one million students in 50 cities.  

By Allie Gross • June 30, 2014

Panasonic, Intel, and Microsoft debut 3E tablet for K12 [ISTE]

The durable new 2-in-1 device counts a stylus, magnifying glass lens, and temperature probe among its features.

By Roger Riddell • June 30, 2014

Oklahoma sued over Common Core repeal

Restore Oklahoma Public Education argues that Gov. Mary Fallin's decision to opt the state out of the standards is unconstitutional.  

By Allie Gross • June 29, 2014

Online learning, charters, and amenities: The week's most read education news

Find out about the U.S. Education Department's potential death blow to Corinthian Colleges and more right here.

By Roger Riddell • June 27, 2014

Tennessee school district denies application for rural charter school

A group of educators, including some former Teach for America corps members, planned to open the school.

By Allie Gross • June 27, 2014

Connecticut gov. promises $15M for Common Core

The money will go toward getting parents and teachers on board with the standards.  

By Allie Gross • June 27, 2014

Wyoming hires a consulting company to assess structuring issues

The state will pay Cross and Joftus $98,500 to analyze the current structure of its education department.  

By Allie Gross • June 27, 2014

Kansas board of ed gives thumbs up to new teacher license rules

Individuals with relevant experience will now be allowed to teach subjects in their fields.  

By Allie Gross • June 27, 2014

America's students are No. 1 -- at being sleepy

At least that's what teachers report in two major international studies.

By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2014

Michigan approves changes to grad requirements

The changes affect math, foreign language, and health and physical education classes.

By Allie Gross • June 26, 2014

Insight unveils new education site ahead of ISTE

Insight ON: Education helps schools effectively use technology in their classrooms.  

By Allie Gross • June 26, 2014

Chicago's Board of Ed say yes to new discipline code

The use of suspensions and expulsions will be limited under the new guidelines.  

By Allie Gross • June 26, 2014

Wyoming ed committee convenes to discuss structuring issues

Issues have arisen due to conflicting paths to power for State Board of Education members and the state's superintendent.  

By Allie Gross • June 26, 2014

Google Play for Education access expands to Chromebooks

The Android portal is no longer limited to tablets.  

By Allie Gross • June 26, 2014

Washington school district bans party treats in the classroom

The Edmonds School District's party snacks ban was inspired by the new federal Wellness Policy.  

By Allie Gross • June 25, 2014

Tennessee walks away from PARCC exams

Only 15 states are now using the testing consortium.

By Allie Gross • June 25, 2014

Tensions boil over Indiana's NCLB waiver

The state must submit any amendments to its waiver application to the U.S. Department of Education next week. 

By Allie Gross • June 25, 2014

GoNoodle aims to refocus students with quick games

The online mini-activities can be used to calm down, pump up, and refocus students for more productive learning 

By Allie Gross • June 25, 2014