A school board in Fla. rescinds its opt-out vote
The school board in Lee County, Fla., reversed its vote to opt out of state testing. Both sides show bravery as the opt-out movement continues to grow.
News & Issues
Ohio must release personal info for disabled students
The Ohio Dept of Ed has been ordered by a federal court to release information from the school records of disabled students. Unless parents object.
Social media posts can escalate into cyberbullying
Cyberbullying requires new tools on the part of schools, and it may also require a shift in our attitudes about where schools' responsibility begins and ends.
Md. approves Common Core testing contract
Md. has approved the $60 million contract with Pearson for delivery and scoring of the computerized PARCC tests this school year.
Star-Spangled Banner at 200
In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key, Baltimore will throw a big party. Come.
Writing across disciplines builds connections
Yet another educator adds her voice to the growing but mostly ignored cadre of research about how writing improves learning, no matter the subject.
Absenteeism correlated with lower test scores
Kids who miss more school have a lower chance of success in school, as measured by standardized tests (maybe not the perfect evidence).
Suburban teacher charged in child porn case
Federal authorities arrested a 51-year-old middle school teacher for allegedly convincing a 17-year-old boy to take pornographic photos of himself.
Calif. gov. will challenge ruling in teacher tenure case
A controversial court decision in California regarding teacher tenure laws is being appealed by the governor on behalf of the state's students and teachers.
Now we're ranking suburbs based on test scores
A real estate blog has ranked the 10 best suburbs in America for the quality of the education your kids would receive if you move there.