Cisco Systems to buy Meraki for $1.2 billion
Cisco Systems Inc., the world's largest maker of computer networking gear, said Sunday it is buying Meraki for $1.2 billion to expand its ability to let customers compute…
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Newark teachers ratify ‘groundbreaking’ contract
Newark teachers have voted to ratify a tentative agreement that education officials have called "groundbreaking," the Associated Press reports.
1st post-recession budget offered for schools
The State Board of Education recommended its first post-recession budget for public schools Thursday and set a goal of hiring back one-third of the teachers cut when the…
Most NYC schools to open Monday despite challenges
Life is far from normal for 13-year-old Eliran Cohen a week after Superstorm Sandy flooded his family's Staten Island condo, the Associated Press reports.
Audit: US oversight of charter school funds lax
An audit of the U.S. Department of Education's division overseeing hundreds of millions of dollars in charter school funding has criticized the office for failing to properly monitor…
Parents considering legal action over school yoga
A group of parents is bent out of shape by free yoga classes at schools in this San Diego County beachside community, fearing they are indoctrinating youngsters in…
Texas schools head to trial over school finance
Texas lawmakers cut $5.4 billion from public schools nearly 18 months ago, and now districts are headed to court to argue that the resulting system is so inefficient…
Md. students gather data for gas-drilling study
Some high school students in Frostburg, Md. are monitoring the quality of the area's drinking water in anticipation of natural gas drilling, the Associated Press reports.
Nickelodeon TV says Romney skipped kids’ questions
Mitt Romney may want to reconsider his campaign strategy involving the pint-size voters of tomorrow, the Associated Press reports.
Texas test scandal ex-school chief faces 3.5 years
A former superintendent is scheduled to be sentenced Friday for his part in a scheme to fraudulently improve high-stakes school testing scores in the El Paso Independent School…
Teachers, bosses charged in NJ school sex scandal
Six months ago, a student came to Triton High School Principal Catherine DePaul with a disturbing story: She believed another student was involved in a sexual relationship with…
Non-profit PTA sues for-profit rival PTO Today
The nonprofit PTA sued a for-profit rival on Wednesday, accusing it of denigrating the established group in a bid to siphon off members — a dispute that highlights…
Romney says he won’t gut teachers’ power to strike
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said Tuesday he would not stop teachers from being able to strike. President Barack Obama accused Romney of engaging in "teacher bashing," the…
Immigrant requests strain consulates, schools
Schools in Yakima, Wash., are taking nearly a month to deliver transcripts to former students, the Associated Press reports.
SAT scores edge down; ACT now more popular exam
Average national scores on two of the three sections of the SAT college entrance exam edged down for the high school class of 2012, which was the first…
Morning-after pills available at 13 NYC schools
The New York City Department of Education is making the morning-after-pill available to high school girls at 13 public schools, the Associated Press reports.
Dad-daughter dances violate law
A Rhode Island schools superintendent has ended the district's father-daughter dances and mother-son ballgames to comply with a state gender discrimination law, prompting some to complain that the…
Sesame Street’s next chapter: Elmo talks back
Elmo, Big Bird and the rest of the "Sesame Street" crew have always talked to kids. Now, they'll try to have a two-way conversation with their pint-sized audience…
Education grants total $17M for Miss. schools
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded $17 million in grants to some Mississippi schools, the Associated Press reports.
School lunch rules for healthier meals get mixed reviews from students
One student complains because his cafeteria no longer serves chicken nuggets. Another gripes that her school lunch just isn't filling. A third student says he's happy to eat…
High-tech product announcements this fall
It's high season for consumer electronics. Manufacturers of various gadgets are unveiling their holiday lineups, including Apple with its new iPhone on Wednesday. Add to that products surrounding…
HarperCollins reaches deal to lower eBook prices
A new and uncertain era of e-book prices has begun, the Associated Press reports.
Chicago teachers strike for first time in 25 years
Thousands of Chicago teachers walked off the job Monday for the first time in 25 years, after union leaders announced they were far from resolving a contract dispute…
New attendance push prized by students, educators
School day wake-up calls recorded by celebrities. Weekend makeup classes. Contests with laptop computers, private concerts and cars as prizes. Educators across the nation are using creative strategies…
Teachers must make the grade under new guidelines
When Ohio's new teacher evaluation system kicks in starting next year, teacher Tammy Schmidt may be joining her third-grade students in preparing scrapbooks of their classroom accomplishments, the…
High school students get dual-enrollment discount
Montana colleges say they are making it cheaper and easier for high school students to take some college classes, the Associated Press reports.
Mexico religious cult refuses to allow teachers in
Adherents of a religious sect in western Mexico are physically blocking school teachers from entering their walled community, setting up one of the most high-profile confrontations between religious…
Gardens blooming at schools teach nutrition, science, teamwork
Gathered in the large garden behind an elementary school here, a group of kindergartners watched as their teacher snipped some basil, let them smell the leaves, and then…
Indiana public schools wage unusual ad campaign
Struggling Indiana public school districts are buying billboard space, airing radio ads and even sending principals door-to-door in an unusual marketing campaign aimed at persuading parents not to…
Court: Ala can’t check student immigration status
Part of Alabama's immigration law that ordered public schools to check the citizenship status of new students was ruled unconstitutional Monday by a federal appeals court that also…
Schools using cutting-edge market research to get kids to eat healthy
There will be more whole grains on school lunch menus this year, along with a wider selection of fruits and vegetables and other healthy options. The challenge is…
Special needs kids staying in traditional schools
The high cost of educating students with special needs is disproportionately falling on traditional public schools as other students increasingly opt for alternatives that aren't always readily open…
Michigan Legislature approves changes for teachers
Newly hired Michigan public school employees would pay more for their pensions and no longer receive state-provided health coverage in retirement under legislation approved Wednesday and headed to…
Wayne County judge rules Roberts to lose academic control over DPS
The Detroit Board of Education will regain its control over academics in the Detroit Public Schools (DPS), following a ruling by Wayne County Circuit Judge John Murphy on…
Feds: City routinely violates basic student rights
Officials in east Mississippi operate a "school-to-prison pipeline" that incarcerates students for disciplinary infractions as minor as dress code violations with a policy that affects mostly black and…
Google to include people’s Gmail in search results
Google is creating an information bridge between its influential internet search engine and its widely used Gmail service in its latest attempt to deliver more personal responses more…
HIV-positive boy eyes offer after Hershey School reverses rejection
A 9th-grader from the Philadelphia area was considering an admissions offer by a private boarding school after it announced a new policy to treat HIV-positive applicants the same…
New Mac operating system goes on sale Wednesday
Apple Inc. will release its new operating system for Mac computers on Wednesday, with features borrowed from mobile devices and a tighter integration with online file storage, the…
Teachers to attend ‘Finance University’
West Virginia University's business school is teaming up with the state auditor's office and a nonprofit economic literacy group called the West Virginia Jump$start Coalition to present a…
Feds urge colleges to adopt new student aid form
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan is urging colleges and universities to adopt an easy-to-understand financial aid form to help students make smarter decisions on where to study, how…