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.
School News
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.
Massive fraud in a few Florida charter schools
Fraud has been detected in Florida charter schools. These schools require limited oversight to flourish, but that can also allow corruption.
Pediatricians call for school start times after 8:30
Studies have been on record for years, and the Amer. Acad. of Pediatrics has now issued a call to start school later so teens can get some more sleep.
Support decreases for several school reform programs
A poll shows declining support among Americans for the Common Core and stable support for some but not all testing.