Education Week: American Education's News Site of Record

Broad Changes Ahead as NCLB Waivers Roll Out

2012-02-09T22:04:42-05:00

The Obama administration grants 10 states leeway on NCLB, but insists the law's rigor remains; some advocates are wary.

Lawmakers ready to tackle education reform ideas

2012-02-09T15:39:52-05:00

Left behind: 10 states fleeing education law

2012-02-09T15:40:11-05:00

Bill to tweak online class requirement approved

2012-02-09T15:40:30-05:00

ID House approves bill on early college graduation

2012-02-09T15:40:58-05:00

Education funding bill clears Senate hurdle

2012-02-09T15:41:17-05:00

Judge slams critics of Texas school prayer ruling

2012-02-09T15:41:36-05:00

SC Senate panel: Stay in school to get license

2012-02-09T15:41:56-05:00

Disabled student sues to play high school baseball

2012-02-09T15:42:15-05:00

Md. school is latest in DC area to add Chinese

2012-02-09T15:42:35-05:00

School leaders file documents opposing charters

2012-02-09T13:22:13-05:00

Ind. panel OKs overhaul of school grading system

2012-02-09T13:22:32-05:00

APNewsBreak: Mich. gov. ties school cash to scores

2012-02-09T13:22:51-05:00

Utah bill would bar teaching about birth control

2012-02-09T13:23:11-05:00

Maryland leads nation for seniors passing AP tests

2012-02-09T13:23:29-05:00

Scandal at L.A. School Could Cost District Millions

2012-02-09T10:10:29-05:00

The Los Angeles Unified School District will likely face a heavy financial cost as the scandal over two L.A. school teachers accused of committing lewd acts on children grows.

Progress Seen at Chicago 'Turnaround' Schools

2012-02-09T09:55:56-05:00

Targeted schools did improve even though students continued to score below district standards, a new study shows.

10 States Granted Waivers From NCLB Mandates

2012-02-09T08:34:47-05:00

Democratic Sen. Vinehout enters governor's race

2012-02-09T08:35:06-05:00

Judge OKs terms for prayer banner at RI school

2012-02-08T15:35:43-05:00

Ga. House Rejects Charter Schools Amendment

2012-02-08T15:36:03-05:00

71 Central Falls teachers to get layoff notices

2012-02-08T15:36:25-05:00

Vt. gov. urging level funded school budgets

2012-02-08T15:36:50-05:00

Educators criticize proposed Pa. schools funding

2012-02-08T15:37:11-05:00

Hamilton County schools probing possible cheating

2012-02-08T15:37:31-05:00

NJ teachers union on defensive over comment

2012-02-08T13:10:34-05:00

Ga. lawmakers set to vote on charter schools

2012-02-08T13:07:07-05:00

Eligible Students Missing Out on AP

2012-02-08T11:53:47-05:00

The latest data from the College Board show more students taking the exams but many with the academic potential to succeed taking a pass.

Poll: NYC voters like mayor's school proposals

2012-02-08T13:07:31-05:00

Educators, Parents Hold Mixed Views on Testing

2012-02-08T09:53:50-05:00

A survey shows that parents and educators prefer tests that are given to help shape instruction over those used to gauge students' year-end progress.

Houston Parents Want District to Stop Playing With Recess

2012-02-08T10:13:45-05:00

The latest playground scuffle in Houston involves, well, the playground itself.

An Immigrant Student's Story: I Was a Dictionary Girl

2012-02-06T08:53:20-05:00

Providing non-English-speaking students with resources to navigate through their school day can make all the difference in their academic success, writes Helen Janc Malone.

Teachers Want to Lead Their Profession's Transformation

2012-02-07T08:31:57-05:00

Educators from 2011-12 cohort of teacher ambassadors from the U.S. Department of Education respond to the president's recent State of the Union address.

Who Is Responsible for Student Achievement?

2012-02-07T18:09:44-05:00

David Cantor argues that policymakers must be sensitive to the pressures on educators and others when unveiling new plans for schools.

It's Time for New Ideas in Teacher Training

2012-02-07T18:10:53-05:00

Schools of education could learn lessons from corporate "universities," Doug Lynch writes.

Obama Rekindles State Debates on Dropout Age

2012-02-07T08:17:04-05:00

The president's call to raise the compulsory-attendance age to 18 may spark action in legislatures, but experts doubt the impact on dropout rates.

N.H. Schools Embrace Competency-Based Learning

2012-02-07T11:48:54-05:00

Newfound Regional High School is part of an aggressive statewide effort to make learning more about mastery and less about seat time.

'Parent Trigger' Laws Gain Traction, But Slowly

2012-02-07T18:12:25-05:00

Proponents and critics of the citizen-led efforts split on how profound an impact they're likely to have on public schools.

California Bus Aid Still Imperiled, Despite Reprieve

2012-02-06T08:52:42-05:00

Districts fear future transportation funding cuts could hurt school choice and desegregation efforts.

Q and A: Rudy Crew's Public-Private Ed. Perspective

2012-02-07T14:52:14-05:00

The former New York City and Miami schools chief and National Superintendent of the Year was recently named president of Revolution K12, an educational technology company.

Kentucky Ed. Dept. Proposes Innovation Foundation

2012-02-07T14:21:27-05:00

It would be created to specifically fund innovative public school projects designed to help students achieve.

Many States Receive 'D' or 'F' in Review of Science Standards

2012-02-07T12:03:37-05:00

A new report offers a "bleak picture" of the state of state science standards across the nation.

Ed. Experts Critique 'Digital Learning Day'

2012-02-07T12:58:40-05:00

Advocates and critics offer their assessments of the inaugural event, which featured the release of a new federal resource advising educators about digital-textbook adoption.

Teen Callers Turn to Texting on Minn. Suicide Hotline

2012-02-07T13:09:17-05:00

A suicide call center in the state is getting as many cellphone text messages from teenagers in a day as it used to get phone calls from teens in a month.

Obama College-Cost Plan Aims to Go Beyond Access

2012-02-07T13:26:22-05:00

Assuring value for students would be crucial for schools to receiving a greater share of campus-based aid.

Threat to Transitional Kindergarten Roils Calif.

2012-02-07T14:35:50-05:00

Educators and preschool advocates urge state lawmakers to reject eliminating the new program as a budget move.

State of the States

2012-02-07T15:09:52-05:00

Here are summaries of recent annual addresses by governors around the country.

Tucson ethnic studies reinstatement is sought

2012-02-08T08:43:12-05:00

New film shows Mexico's failing education system

2012-02-08T08:43:32-05:00

Neb. student vows to help make patriotism 'cool'

2012-02-08T08:44:00-05:00

Audit: Ore. schools fund overdrawn by $76 million

2012-02-08T08:44:18-05:00

Wyoming's Laramie District Tries Bullying Ombudsman

2012-02-08T08:44:37-05:00

'Tebow bill' advances to final House vote

2012-02-07T15:31:09-05:00

La. stresses performance in seeking NCLB waiver

2012-02-07T15:31:31-05:00

Iowa costs of teaching non-English speakers rising

2012-02-07T15:31:52-05:00

Iowa Senate Dems vote to spend more on schools

2012-02-07T15:32:13-05:00

Thousands of homeschoolers visit Okla. Capitol

2012-02-07T15:32:34-05:00

Senate approves extra $122 million for schools

2012-02-07T12:52:51-05:00

Small, Rural Districts Test Four-Day Week

2012-02-07T10:04:33-05:00

The Montgomery County school system about 80 miles west of St. Louis is among a growing number of rural Missouri districts that have eliminated one day from the school week.

States Shake Up Adult Education to Help Low-Skilled Workers

2012-02-07T09:50:39-05:00

The "skills gap" between what employers need and job applicants offer has become a drag on the economy.

Entire Staff Removed at LA School During Abuse Probe

2012-02-07T08:40:29-05:00

Alaska education commissioner defends intervention

2012-02-07T08:40:50-05:00

State: 12 don't get school board background checks

2012-02-07T08:41:09-05:00

Malloy proposing boost in charter school support

2012-02-07T08:41:29-05:00

Malloy proposing boost in charter school support

2012-02-06T15:27:34-05:00

Milwaukee Wins Special-Needs Education Lawsuit

2012-02-06T10:43:06-05:00

The decision throws out the class-certification order from a lower court and also vacates the liability and remedial orders the school district was obligated to follow.

L.A. Parents Rally for More High-Quality Schools, Teachers

2012-02-06T10:48:34-05:00

Thousands of Los Angeles parents and educators rallied Saturday, calling on elected officials to stop budget cuts threatening public education.

Chicago School Reform Organization Gets Average Grades

2012-02-06T10:32:44-05:00

A nonprofit teaching academy with strong political ties has launched an education revolution inside Chicago Public Schools.

Colorado Schools See Potent Influence From Nearby Medical Marijuana Sites

2012-02-06T08:49:44-05:00

The proliferation of medical marijuana dispensaries near schools, the target of a crackdown by federal prosecutors, is vexing school officials dealing with increases in drug violations.

Medicinal Message Skews Students' Perceptions of Marijuana, Critics Say

2012-02-06T08:49:44-05:00

Medical marijuana dispensaries are located near schools in Colorado and advertise their products as "healthy," but officials are cracking down on illegal marijuana usage.

For Honors Student, Medical Marijuana Sparked Shift Toward Crime

2012-02-06T08:49:44-05:00

If a friend hadn't turned him over to cops in November, 15-year-old Charles would most likely still be dealing medical marijuana.

New chiefs guiding 60 Miss. school districts

2012-02-06T09:06:31-05:00

Philly schools to close earlier to save money

2012-02-06T09:06:52-05:00

Detroit-area school attracts Chinese students

2012-02-06T09:07:12-05:00

Project lets Kan. students find Civil War graves

2012-02-06T09:07:33-05:00

Mo. Lawmakers, Physicians Debate Eye Exam Law

2012-02-06T09:07:53-05:00

Newark parents angry over plans to close schools

2012-02-06T09:08:13-05:00

Schools feat Quinn idea to shift pension costs

2012-02-03T15:28:08-05:00

Newark to close some schools; expand others

2012-02-03T15:28:28-05:00

Malloy proposes separate board to run tech schools

2012-02-03T15:28:46-05:00