Indiana teachers fear testing glitch repeat

Freezing computers during practice tests are breeding fear of a second year of ISTEP glitches.  

By Allie Gross • April 28, 2014

Outgoing WY ed chief returns to AZ

Richard Crandall, the governor appointed education chief, will return to Arizona now that Cindy Hill has resumed her job as state superintendent.  

By Allie Gross • April 28, 2014

NY teachers, parents to protest education retreat

The "picket in the pines" is in protest of a $1,000 education weekend retreat hosted by Education Reform Now.

By Allie Gross • April 28, 2014

Chicago to name selective-enrollment school for Obama amid contention

The school's location has some on the city's South Side feeling shunned.

By Roger Riddell • April 25, 2014

4 must-read books for educators

These texts may change the way you view yourself and your role in education 

By Allie Gross • April 25, 2014

AFT Prez to Pearson: End 'gag order' on teachers

Randi Weingarten questions a contractual clause barring educators from speaking publicly about Pearson's Common Core-aligned tests.

By Allie Gross • April 25, 2014

Arne Duncan pulls WA's NCLB waiver

The denial sends the state back to Bush-era policies for the 2014-15 school year.

By Allie Gross • April 25, 2014

MI Gov. Rick Snyder pushes for Common Core adoption

Snyder says politics have no place in education.

By Allie Gross • April 25, 2014

NC ed committee suggests Common Core opt-out

State legislators have drafted a bill to replace the controversial national standards.

By Allie Gross • April 25, 2014

Staff resignations coincide with return of WY ed chief

Cindy Hill's return to the Wyoming Department of Education leads at least five to step down.

By Allie Gross • April 24, 2014

9 ed tech startups investors love

These startups appear in multiple investment portfolios, but are they all here to stay?

By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2014

Denver district requests more undocumented immigrants for teachers

Collaborating with Teach for America, Denver Public Schools will recruit more teachers under a federal deferred action program.  

By Allie Gross • April 24, 2014

PARCC test frustration: Parent writes open letter to Obama

A Massachusetts mother has her daughter take a practice PARCC tests.  The frustrating experience results in a letter to President Obama.  

By Allie Gross • April 24, 2014

Alaskan lawmakers reach ed compromise

Alaskan lawmakers finally reach a compromise after disagreement over education funding lands them in extended legislative sessions  

By Allie Gross • April 24, 2014

Texas gubernatorial candidate proposes statewide district for failing schools

The proposal is the second part of Greg Abbott's education reform proposal.

By Allie Gross • April 24, 2014

NYC schools spend $830K to keep teachers in the classroom

Some schools have chosen to "buy out" their teachers from a state ed. dept. requirement that has them leave the classroom to grade state exams.

By Allie Gross • April 23, 2014

Okla. tests halted by technical glitches for second year

Computer issues interrupted the exams for a second year in a row. 

By Allie Gross • April 23, 2014

Computer glitches jeopardize Fla. standardized tests

An issue with Pearson's hosting provider is being blamed for the FCAT stall.  

By Allie Gross • April 23, 2014

NAEP to administer exam with rented tablets

Tablets will be rented and used by students taking the exam.    

By Allie Gross • April 23, 2014

Sen. Booker announces $1M investment in early ed

Booker and the Foundation for Newark's Future are looking to give parents more info on early ed opportunities.

By Allie Gross • April 23, 2014

Could Race to the Top, other Obama programs be cut?

With the Obama presidency approaching its final years and a potential power shift in the Senate, several grant programs could be on the chopping block.

By Roger Riddell • April 22, 2014

10 things you should know about SAT changes

The College Board recently announced several changes to the iconic rite of passage required for many college-bound teens. 

By Keith Button • April 22, 2014

Mississippi officials restructure school rating system

The U.S. Department of Education wants the state to give high school graduation more weight.

By Allie Gross • April 22, 2014

InBloom to close its doors

Less than a month after being dropped by New York, the controversial student-data service will ‘wind down.'

By Allie Gross • April 22, 2014

Indiana governor's roundtable approves Common Core replacement

An overwhelming majority on the Governor’s Education Roundtable approved the new education standards.

By Allie Gross • April 22, 2014