Ed tech spending hits $13 B

A new report by Futuresource Consulting finds that global spending on education technology for the classroom has hit $13 B.  

By Allie Gross • June 11, 2014

Duncan comes down hard on Oklahoma governor over Common Core repeal

Fallin is chair of the National Governors Association, which assisted in developing the Common Core State Standards.

By Allie Gross • June 11, 2014

College leaders show support for Common Core

College leaders announced Tuesday the creation of a coalition backing the embattled standards to help prepare high schoolers for higher ed.

By Keith Button • June 11, 2014

Gates Foundation calls for two-year Common Core transition period

The proposition comes amid moves by states to abandon the Gates-funded standards.

By Allie Gross • June 11, 2014

California teachers unions lose major tenure case

The state's teacher tenure laws were found to have an overwhelmingly negative impact on poor and minority children.

By Roger Riddell • June 10, 2014

New Mexico teacher evals questioned

Some of the state's teacher evaluations were based on data containing factual errors.  

By Allie Gross • June 10, 2014

Missouri superintendent resigns amid ethical issues

The administrator was paid $5,000 a month by a company he persuaded the school board to contract

By Allie Gross • June 10, 2014

Education tweet cut short causes headache for SC governor

The tweet unfortunately read, "We will no longer educate children."

By Allie Gross • June 10, 2014

Arizona may owe schools up to $1.7B following state Supreme Court ruling

The state was found to have not properly funded districts and charter schools under a 2000 tax increase.

By Allie Gross • June 10, 2014

Louisiana auditor alleges ed nonprofit misused $307K in state grants

The defunct New Orleans-based Open World Family Services' former executive director is accused of using the funds for personal benefit.

By Roger Riddell • June 9, 2014

8 learning management system options for K-12 classrooms

Initially popularized in higher ed, LMS platforms have found their way to K-12 in recent years.

By Allie Gross • June 9, 2014

Indianapolis 'innovative schools' competition to open schools in 2015

Entries ranged from single-gender and boarding schools to those focused primarily on STEM subjects.

By Allie Gross • June 9, 2014

Ravitch asks Congress to examine Gates' role in the Common Core

The NYU education historian claims Gates' involvement in the Common Core feels like an education 'coup.'

By Allie Gross • June 9, 2014

Delaware legislators propose a voucher-like plan

A proposal by state Republicans would create 'education savings accounts.'

By Allie Gross • June 9, 2014

Which states spend the most (and least) on education?

24/7 Wall St. analyzed the U.S. Census Bureau's most recent release on education spending.  

By Allie Gross • June 9, 2014

Judge places PARCC and Pearson contract on hold

American Institutes for Research claims there was bias in PARCC's bidding process.

By Allie Gross • June 6, 2014

Book protest results in parents gaining approval of all fiction

The decision followed a parent protest of Jodi Picoult's 'Nineteen Minutes' being a part of Gilford High School's curriculum

By Allie Gross • June 6, 2014

Google Play for Education to allow multiple tablet users

Schools can register up to five student accounts on each tablet.  

By Allie Gross • June 6, 2014

Oklahoma repeals Common Core standards

Governor Mary Fallin signs a bill repealing the standards for the upcoming school year.

By Allie Gross • June 6, 2014

What pays the best (and worst) in education?

Those in the field make anywhere from just over $25,000 to well over $100,000.  

By Allie Gross • June 6, 2014

New Orleans activists call for La. superintendent's resignation

The activists were offended by state Supt. John White's response to a federal complaint filed in May.

By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2014

Ed companies lose ground in the Fortune 1000

For-profit education companies slid in Fortune's rankings, reflecting deeper problems affecting the sector.

By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2014

8 popular (and free) K-12 apps on iOS

Take a look at some of the App Store's most popular education apps and how they might benefit your school.

By Allie Gross • June 5, 2014

Kansas schools can hire teachers without education degrees

The state's board of education voted in favor of the decision from a hiring flexibility and subject expertise standpoint.

By Allie Gross • June 5, 2014

South Carolina becomes second state to drop Common Core

Governor Nikki Haley signed a bill requiring the adoption of new, non-Common Core standards for the 2015-16 school year.  

By Allie Gross • June 5, 2014