Parents outraged over school program that tracks kids’ weight
A plan to track middle school students' weight has some Naperville, Ill., parents up in arms. Part of the physical education program in Naperville District 203 asks junior…
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Watch: Are schools to blame for America’s obesity epidemic?
To borrow a line from Kermit the frog, it's not easy being green -- or, eating green, the Huffington Post reports.
7 trends that have shaped the teaching force in the last 20 years
Over the past 20 years, the teaching force has become larger, grayer, greener, more female, more diverse and less stable, according to a study published by Richard Ingersoll…
Watch: Florida education department retracts botched teacher evaluations
Florida's Department of Education released the first results of a sweeping new teacher evaluation system Wednesday morning that sought to provide more accurate data on teacher effectiveness and…
Stupid in America: Why we, and this viral video, are to blame
English rapper-poet Suli Breaks is out with a video that's taking the internet by storm, and young people are loving it, the Huffington Post reports.
Watch: Chicago schools start to see fruits of new Common Core
As a guinea pig in a nationwide experiment, Chicago's Philip D. Armour Elementary School is seeing drastic improvements in student performance, the Huffington Post reports.
Young adults ‘too cool for school’ among those upset over no work
Shawn Brody is a high school dropout -- he just didn't see the point in all that school, the Huffington Post reports.
Texas high schoolers see relief from high-stakes testing rule
For a second year, Texas high schools will not be required to count new end-of-course exams as part of a student's grade, Texas Education Commissioner Michael Williams announced…
Chicago teachers union report highlights flaws
Nearly two months after a contentious labor battle between Chicago teachers and the city, the Chicago Teachers Union is striking yet another blow in a report that calls…
Are we spending too little on standardized tests?
Matt Chingos has an idea that will likely roil the scores of parents and teachers who think the U.S. tests its students too much: we might actually spend…
At NY school, a movement reborn with liberty and no testing for all
On a recent Wednesday morning at the Brooklyn Free School, a class was in session. Ten students, ranging in age from about 12 to 16, sat around a…
New Hampshire parents could face criminal charges for kids playing hooky
When students play hooky in Rochester, N.H., their parents could be the ones getting a tarnished permanent record, the Huffington Post reports.
Announcement marks a reality check for charter schools
Charter schools are about to get a reality check. As someone who has observed the breakneck pace of the growing charter school movement up close, Greg Richmond, who…
Where to find the best education around the world
The United States places 17th in the developed world for education, according to a global report by education firm Pearson, the Huffington Post reports.
Feds release first-ever national graduation rates
The U.S. Department of Education has released a first-ever list detailing state-by-state four-year high school graduation rates, the Huffington Post reports.
Study: Young students hiding intelligence, talent to avoid bullying
More than 90 percent of British children have been bullied or have witnessed someone being bullied due to their intelligence or talent, a survey by the U.K.-based Anti-Bullying…
Little hope for rewrite of expired Bush education law
In 2008, Barack Obama campaigned on the promise that his administration would oversee the rewriting of the expired No Child Left Behind Act. But four years later, education…
Los Angeles school first in KIPP network to embrace blended learning
The original blueprint for the KIPP Empower Academy read something like this: five teachers per grade; 100 students per grade; very few classroom computers, the Huffington Post reports.
Scott Walker calls for tying higher ed dollars to completion rates
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) wants to overhaul public higher education funding in his state, but his proposed agenda has been criticized by Democratic opponents as "social engineering"…
Teacher spends thousands of game show winnings on students
A Mississippi teacher is the star of the show at West Harrison High School in Harrison County, the Huffington Post reports.
Texas education chief considers rating schools on minority progress
Texas’ new education commissioner Michael Williams is considering a new system for rating school success that would take into account how well districts are closing the achievement gap…
Oregon parents ask school board: ‘Please tax me’
Parents in Beaverton, Ore. are asking the school board to tax them more, the Huffington Post reports.
Senator proposes tech diplomas to produce skilled workers
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is urging the New York Board of Regents to approve two initiatives that he says will improve graduation rates and reduce young adult unemployment,…
Fiscal cliff ignites education activism as poorest districts stand to lose
Juandiego Wade is worried. As vice chair of the Charlottesville City School Board in Virginia, he's responsible for the well-being of its 4,000 students, the Huffington Post reports.
What high schools are teaching teens about the war on terror
What kids learn in school tends to change with the times, and some curricular regulations that are either antiquated or simply embedded in beliefs have raised eyebrows across…
Detroit school board votes to withdraw from state-run district
After Michigan voters repealed a law that allowed the state to appoint emergency managers to financially struggling municipalities and school districts, officials involved with Detroit Public Schools are…
Teacher evaluation systems not fully supported in many states
A recent report out of the Center for American Progress examines the state of teacher evaluation reform in six early adopter states, including Colorado, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,…
Texas Education Agency seeks $1 million for exam security
The Texas Education Agency is asking the state Legislature for $1 million for investigations into irregularities in student tests, the Huffington Post reports.
Math teacher’s YouTube videos won him students in over 100 countries
Teacher Rob Tarrou is helping students around the world with math, without leaving St. Petersburg, Fla, the Huffington Post reports.
New York approves 4th charter school in controversial network
The New York State Board of Regents this week approved the application for the Utica Academy of Science Charter School, making it the fourth Gulen Movement-affiliated charter school…
The shocking things schools are—and aren’t—teaching
Over the past couple years, several states attempted — and in some instances, succeeded — in passing legislation that brought controversial changes to school curriculums, the Huffington Post…
Georgia high school students, teachers earn cash for AP test success
Dozens of students at Howard High School in Georgia pocketed $100 each for every Advanced Placement English, math or science exam they passed with a 3, 4 or…
High school students offer overnight solution to gas station crises
The millions out of power in areas affected by Superstorm Sandy have been struggling to find gas stations still open with resources. But one group of high school…
Michael Bloomberg gives $200K to education reform group
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave $200,000 to Education Voters of Idaho, a nonprofit group championing three education reform laws known as Students Come First, which will…
Judge: Scott Walker control over Ed Department is unconstitutional
Statues that give the Wisconsin governor power to approve or block new education policies is unconstitutional, a Madison judge ruled Tuesday, the Huffington Post reports.
Ex-Intel CEO praises Arizona’s ‘massive’ educational transformation
Craig Barrett has expressed strong opinions on Arizona's education system, the Huffington Post reports.
Expert: $8 billion needed for Texas students to meet new standards
Texas will need to spend an additional $8 billion annually in order for its students to meet the state's new college and career-readiness standards, school funding expert and…
LA loses $40M in federal funds over union resistance to evaluations
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has just lost out on $40 million of free federal money because the teachers union has declined to sign the district's…
Watch: Teacher to run 155 miles through Sahara to buy laptops for students
Boston Public School teacher Liz Byron has had enough with the lack of resources holding her students back, the Huffington Post reports.
Report: Defense department threatened by STEM worker shortfall
Citing a potential shortfall in quality STEM workers, a report from the National Academy of Engineering and National Research Council urges the Department of Defense to overhaul its…