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New York's schools are nation's most segregated
The Empire State's students aren't just heavily divided by race, but by social class, too.
By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2014 -
Hillary Clinton launches 'Talking is Teaching' initiative
Clinton announces a new program aimed at closing the opportunity gap
By Allie Gross • March 26, 2014 -
Okla. limits federal control of Common Core
Following Indiana’s lead, the Sooner State passes legislation limiting federal control over Common Core standards.
By Allie Gross • March 26, 2014 -
Columbia U. to evaluate 'collective impact' in ed reform
A new grant will allow researchers to study the effectiveness of collaborations between groups in resolving education issues.
By Allie Gross • March 26, 2014 -
School dress codes raise eyebrows
A student is told she can’t come to class after shaving her head to support a friend with cancer.
By Allie Gross • March 26, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How is Silicon Valley shaping ed reform?
Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are no longer focused on just e-commerce and social networking: Education technology and reform woos investors
By Allie Gross • March 25, 2014 -
$1.1B acquisition of Renaissance is ed tech's largest yet
The assessment and learning analytics company is being purchased by private equity firm Hellman & Friedman.
By Allie Gross • March 25, 2014 -
Studies find Maryland charter school laws lacking
Two studies paint the Old Line State as having some of the worst charter laws in the U.S.
By Allie Gross • March 25, 2014 -
Fla. Common Core naysayers focus on AIR's ties to the LGBT community
Common Core foes say the state’s recently hired testing company promotes gay lifestyle to schoolchildren
By Allie Gross • March 25, 2014 -
Indiana first state to drop the Common Core
Gov. Mike Pence signs legislation withdrawing the state from federal standards.
By Allie Gross • March 25, 2014 -
Bush: U.S. students must be ready 'to eat everybody's lunch'
The potential 2016 presidential contender says the U.S. need not worry about students' self-esteem because Asian countries don't.
By Roger Riddell • March 24, 2014 -
Grassley attempts, again, to strip Common Core's funding
The Iowan is circulating a letter hoping Congress will defund the national learning standards.
By Allie Gross • March 24, 2014 -
Calif. students sue state over ineffective teachers
Closing arguments are Thursday.
By Allie Gross • March 24, 2014 -
Dept. of Ed. official defends Obama's agenda
Deborah Delisle sticks by the Department of Education's policies.
By Allie Gross • March 24, 2014 -
Suspension prejudice exists even in preschool
A new federal report highlights racial inequalities in the nation’s school system.
By Allie Gross • March 24, 2014 -
Spiders and dieting among 'avoided' topics on Calif. HS exit exam
Are slavery and dinosaurs really too much for California's high school seniors to handle?
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2014 -
Bill Gates, Pearson, and edX: The week's most read education news
Get caught up on the U. of Illinois' ethics concerns and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2014 -
Illinois Speaker wants to fund K-12 with millionaire tax
A proposed amendment would raise $1 billion a year to fund the state’s cash-strapped schools
By Allie Gross • March 21, 2014 -
Arkansas Board of Ed OKs snow day waivers
A shorter school year was approved after the state had over 20 snow days
By Allie Gross • March 21, 2014 -
Wyoming school building funds dwindle
A decrease in the state’s coal money creates a diminishing construction budget
By Allie Gross • March 21, 2014 -
Florida pushes to expand school voucher system
Questions of accountability rise as the Sunshine State works to expand its voucher system
By Allie Gross • March 21, 2014 -
Mayor de Blasio's education policies receive disapproval in new poll
A new poll shows many disapprove of the New York mayor’s handling of public education
By Allie Gross • March 20, 2014 -
Ed. Dept. assesses the progress of Race to the Top winners
Three years later, the winning states in President Obama's Race to the Top competition are evaluated on the implementation of their proposals.
By Allie Gross • March 20, 2014 -
School security investigation raises ethical questions
Undercover TV reports on school security create chaos in schools, leading to scrutiny and questions of ethics in journalism
By Allie Gross • March 20, 2014 -
National Board and Dept. of Ed. partner for teacher leadership initiative
Education Secretary Arne Duncan has announced the new “Teach to Lead” Program.
By Allie Gross • March 20, 2014
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