Education experts consider accountability under ESSA

As states submit their plans to the U.S. Department of Education, officials and advocates are expressing concern about their level of preparation.

By Pat Donachie • July 14, 2017

Proposed Medicaid cuts will hurt schools, district leaders say

As legislators continue to debate the future of the low-income medical assistance program, superintendents are uniting behind the necessity of continued federal support.

By Pat Donachie • July 14, 2017

House Appropriations Subcommittee to consider Ed Dept budget

Concerns persist regarding President Donald Trump's proposed funding cuts.

By Pat Donachie • July 13, 2017

Effective principal training should consist of 70% on-the-job learning

Extensive time away from the school for training does not actually benefit anyone, experts say.

By Autumn A. Arnett • July 12, 2017

Teacher development model shows promising results as advocates fear funding cuts

The New Teacher Center is touting the results of an assessment on its teacher induction model instituted in several districts in the past few years.

By Pat Donachie • July 11, 2017

ISTE 2017: Our recap of the K-12 innovation mega-gathering

From sessions to announcements, here's a rundown of everything we saw at this year's conference in San Antonio.

By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2017

DC chancellor: SEL must be integrated into school community

Teachers must be supported and given the time to integrate social and emotional learning practices into a school's approach, says DCPS' Antwan Wilson.

By Pat Donachie • July 10, 2017

LAUSD approves settlement concerning targeted funds

The lawsuit filed by a non-profit asserted the Los Angeles Unified School District misused funds intended to assist high-needs students.

By Pat Donachie • July 10, 2017

Equity, CTE and ISTE: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on efforts to rethink classroom design and more here!

By Roger Riddell • July 7, 2017

Ohio online charter takes funding repayment case to state's Supreme Court

The state has mandated that the virtual charter school must repay $60 million in funding because of a disputed number of student log-ins.

By Pat Donachie • July 7, 2017

Few US students enrolled in gifted programs

Schools and states vary wildly on students in such programs, with only 7% nationwide in them, according to an Education Week analysis of federal data.

By Pat Donachie • July 7, 2017

California reconsiders whether intermediate algebra is needed

State college educators are considering whether it is essential for incoming undergraduate students to be proficient in intermediate algebra, as it is causing many students to require significant remedial instructions.

By Pat Donachie • July 5, 2017

Moves by DeVos, Florida legislature concern science educators

New Florida legislation would let any citizen raise protest against what is taught in the classroom, stoking concerns among educators as a possible move against teaching climate change and evolution.

By Pat Donachie • July 5, 2017

'I don't know how to lead for equity; that was not part of my program'

As the current workforce inches closer to retirement, the national economy is dependent upon better serving groups we’ve traditionally ignored — and it starts with professional development.

By Autumn A. Arnett • June 30, 2017

Alliance crafts toolkit for educators helping undocumented students

The California Equity Leadership Alliance is aiming to further help educators and administrators assist undocumented students enrolled in their schools.

By Pat Donachie • June 30, 2017

As states prepare for ESSA, teachers wonder when they'll get a voice in policy discussions

If every administrative meeting is held at 10:30 a.m., teachers, who have the most insight into what's best for kids, will always be left out. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • June 30, 2017

Governors tout funding support for computer science classes, PD

States nationwide are investing more resources to increase access to computer science and support professional learning around CS curricula.

By Pat Donachie • June 29, 2017

Studies show vouchers may not produce special ed gains

Research from Indiana and Louisiana shows some students with disabilities even regressed in voucher programs.

By Pat Donachie • June 29, 2017

Online schools still have a long way to go on outcomes

Though many still believe virtual education could be a "game-changer," reforms are needed to better serve students.

By Autumn A. Arnett • June 28, 2017

The makings of a good school choice policy: What role do states have to play?

The work of charter schools can't be entirely left to the philanthropic sector, experts say.

By Autumn A. Arnett • June 28, 2017

Tuesday at ISTE 2017: Looking beyond 'single stories,' rethinking class design

While the announcements slowed, the day still saw new CTE offerings from zSpace, new charging and storage solutions from Belkin, and more.

By Roger Riddell • June 27, 2017

SCOTUS ruling gives a boost to religious schools

The U.S. Supreme Court Monday ruled it unconstitutional to deny a school state funding solely because it is a religious school.

By Pat Donachie • June 27, 2017

Black and Latino parents cite funding disparities and racism as top contributors to educational inequity

The Leadership Conference Education Fund's second annual poll also finds widespread belief that biases keep their students from being properly challenged

By Tara García Mathewson • June 26, 2017

Rural charters present administrators with new, unique challenges from those of urban counterparts

The rise of rural charter schools throughout the country presents administrators with a new set opportunities and challenges, which may require a different approach than that of dealing with city schools.

By Pat Donachie • June 22, 2017

When neighborhoods break out of larger districts, the remaining schools suffer

A year after six of the wealthier, white communities seceded from the Shelby County school district in Tennessee, the district is reporting drops in funding, as well as declining enrollment and staff.

By Pat Donachie • June 22, 2017