New book examines what followed Zuckerberg's $100M Newark ed donation

In a review of Dale Russakoff’s 'The Prize,' Jonathan Knee explores the conflict between reality and good intentions in school improvement efforts.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 28, 2015

These 10 trends are shaping the future of education

Innovation in the space likely won't create an all-new landscape, but it will be markedly different.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 27, 2015

Talks to resolve Arizona's $1B school funding lawsuit break down

After education groups brought a lawsuit against the state legislature to put more dollars toward schools, the courts ordered both sides to negotiate.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 27, 2015

Nevada receives $1.3M settlement from Measured Progress

The test provider will refund part of its contract and fund new science assessments following a botched rollout of new state tests.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 26, 2015

Study finds minority students disproportionately disciplined in Southern states

Black students made up nearly half of suspensions and expulsions in 13 Southern states despite accounting for less than a quarter of total students.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 26, 2015

Cheating prevention and Amplify's sale: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on digital transcripts' 'quiet revolution' and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2015

PA governor favors charter cuts for floundering district

The Chester Upland School District has been in financial upheaval for years. Now Gov. Tom Wolf says charter school funding has got to go.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 20, 2015

How to craft an effective anti-bullying policy

An estimated 30% of districts don't have a policy to protect students from harassment, often in violation of state laws. What does it take to write a good one?

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 19, 2015

States likely to get more say in school accountability

Even if the rewrite of No Child Left Behind fails to clear the labyrinthine Congressional process, states are likely to get more flexibility.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 19, 2015

Tracing the school-to-prison pipeline

Lobbying and contracts help support zero-tolerance policies, but some states are trying to stem the flow

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 19, 2015

Indiana to study teacher shortages

A state legislative committee devoted to looking at its education issues has added falling teacher candidate numbers to its list.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 18, 2015

Florida district faces end of $100M Gates grant

As Hillsborough County School District grapples with a budget crunch, fears are mounting over the looming end of the grant and the future of programs it funded.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 17, 2015

Court fines Washington state $100K per day over school funding

The state legislature failed to craft a compliance plan for the state Supreme Court’s previous mandate to fully fund schools.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 14, 2015

One in five New York students opted out of state tests

In all, more than 200,000 students in grades 3-8 opted not to take state standardized exams this year — part of a national trend.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 13, 2015

Colorado school board to consider testing cutbacks

A new proposal is testing the limits of the NCLB waiver system.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 12, 2015

4 alternatives to zero tolerance discipline

As national conversations over race and discipline gain steam, schools have a variety of choices.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 12, 2015

New Chicago schools budget includes 479 teacher layoffs

The tightened budget, released Monday, is based on receiving state dollars that may never arrive.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 11, 2015

Judge: New York teacher exam not biased against minorities

On Friday, a federal judge ruled that the new licensing exam evaluated skills necessary to teach effectively and is not discriminatory.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 10, 2015

ACT, SAT increasingly popular as high school accountability exams

More than a dozen states now use the college entrance exams in lieu of state tests to satisfy federal mandates.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 10, 2015

Kansas' teacher shortage and fundraising deans: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Get caught up on the benefits of ed tech for students with disabilities, McGraw-Hill's testing shift, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2015

Ohio ed dept probe demanded by state school board members

After a recent scandal over charter school evaluations, board members say the department needs an outside review to ensure it’s meeting its obligations.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015

NYC task force to go after cheating by educators

Recent episodes of number fudging and inappropriate academic behavior by teachers and principals have drawn attention to the problem.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015

Los Angeles schools food chief steps down after investigation

In the second major scandal to hit L.A. schools recently, an audit accused food services of waste, ethical breaches, and shady financial dealings.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 5, 2015

ACLU video depicts officer handcuffing third grader

The case is the latest in a series of controversies around how schools discipline students, especially minorities and those with disabilities.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 4, 2015

Blackboard, innovation, and PARCC: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Catch up on shrinking school and student numbers in higher ed, Blackboard's potential sale, and more right here!

By Roger Riddell • July 31, 2015