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Campus rape investigations climb as OCR starts year with more funding
The number of investigations into the handling of sexual assault cases has reached 159 higher ed institutions, as well as 63 K-12 schools and districts.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 7, 2016 -
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5 K-12 trends to watch in 2016
From 'bad apple' charters facing the music to tech's continued push into classrooms, you'll want to keep your eye on these trends.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 30, 2015 -
Over 80% of NYC elementary schools found in violation of ADA
A new federal investigation found a stunning 83% of the city's public elementary schools not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 23, 2015 -
Pay for Success and CBE: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on the US Department of Education's new National Education Technology Plan and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2015 -
Chicago charter scandal involves possible E-Rate fraud
A network responsible for four schools funded by taxpayers is under investigation for defrauding the government to the tune of $5 million dollars.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 17, 2015 -
Businessman Morath appointed Texas ed commissioner
Critics say the state's new ed chief previously attempted to turn the Dallas Independent School District into a 'home-rule' charter district.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 16, 2015 -
Chicago teachers eye spring walkout
The Chicago Teachers Union has voted to strike, with March named as the earliest possible date for a walkout.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 15, 2015 -
San Bernardino school police arrest 30K students since 2005
Among the soaring number of students arrested by the county's school police, almost 10,000 arrests were for the vague charge 'disturbing the peace.'
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 14, 2015 -
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Civil rights suit aims to desegregate Minnesota high schools — again
Two decades after first taking on segregation in Minnesota schools and winning, civil rights attorney Daniel Shulman is at it again.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 14, 2015 -
King's challenges, ESSA, and Hour of Code: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on the student privacy allegations against Google and more right here.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 11, 2015 -
Supreme Court won't hear Kansas ed funding case
A group of parents had hoped property taxes for ed could be raised above a state cap.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 9, 2015 -
Supreme Court may hear Kansas parents' funding suit
If 10 parents from the Shawnee Mission School District have their way, the nation’s highest court will decide whether caps on property taxes used for education are constitutional.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 3, 2015 -
As goes PARCC for Massachusetts, so goes the nation?
Massachusetts, long considered a leader in education policy and reform, might solidify a national trend away from Common Core.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015 -
CO official says 'sexting' is prevalent in US schools
The investigation into Cañon County High School, Colorado students involves a sexting chain comprised of hundreds of images, some apparently taken on campus.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 10, 2015 -
Educause, Illinois finances, and therapeutic schools: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? We've got you covered with the latest on Coursera's inclusion in the Apple TV app store and more.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2015 -
Detroit corruption probe threatens Snyder's ed reform plan
Michigan's Education Achievement Authority is under federal investigation, and the probe is likely to delay proposed reform efforts.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 6, 2015 -
Byrd-Bennett scandal extends to alleged kickbacks in Detroit
The former Chicago Public Schools CEO pleaded guilty to a Windy City kickback scandal last month and is now being investigated for her tenure in Detroit.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 6, 2015 -
Controversial Colorado school board ousted by recall vote
The conservative school board gained national attention for a demanded rewrite of AP US History curriculum.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 5, 2015 -
Arkansas Supreme Court unanimously upholds state takeover of Little Rock schools
The court voted unanimously to uphold the state’s takeover, dismissing a lawsuit brought against the state by the district’s former board.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015 -
Teacher's lawsuit raises questions about due process in misconduct investigations
Teacher Rafe Esquith's $1B lawsuit calls into question due process on the part of LA’s Student Safety Investigation Team (SSIT), created by the district to investigate misconduct allegations.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 28, 2015 -
New lawsuit claims Pennsylvania misused funding for charters
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association alleges money from the Gaming Fund/Property Tax Relief Fund was improperly funneled to charter schools.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 25, 2015 -
Missouri to halt unnecessary student data collection
An audit found that the state's education department was collecting redundant data, including social security numbers, and securing it improperly.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Ed Dept releases guidance on undocumented students
A new guidebook aims to help school districts navigate the uncertain waters of enrolling and educating students without citizenship.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 21, 2015 -
Snyder unveils new plan for Detroit schools
The state is setting aside $70 million a year to help cover the troubled city’s education funding deficit and replace its current school system.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 20, 2015 -
Los Angeles hit with $1B suit over treatment of older teachers
Rafe Esquith, known for his efforts to increase access for low-income students, has sued the district for pushing out older teachers to save money.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 19, 2015
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