Ohio students will have their ACT or SAT paid for
The state of Ohio, as part of new graduation requirements for high school, will pay for students to take the two largest college admissions tests.
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Ga. legislative panel probes the Common Core
Georgia has now joined the list of state legislatures looking at the Common Core State Standards with a lot more scrutiny.
$4.3 mil grants support Md. pre-K expansion
A new set of grants will support a combination of private and public providers to expand prekindergarten in Maryland.
Chicago board, with money & violence, quiets dissent
Disturbing scenes as Chicago approves a budget to reduce services at schools, give more spin, and control opposing voices.
White House hosts 3rd annual Kids' State Dinner
The 3rd annual Kids' State Dinner at the White House featured some healthy recipes submitted by kids from every state and territory.
What's happening this month at Gulen charters?
Charter schools tied to the Turkish Gulen movement are under investigation after several outrageous reports were relayed to the Ohio Board of Ed.
As expected, MSA scores went down — a lot
The final edition of the Maryland School Assessment for math and reading in grades 3-8 saw scores drop, as everyone expected.
Avoiding suspensions in pre-K
Baltimore City's new CEO has a plan to reduce the number of suspensions given to 4- and 5-year-olds. Let's hope it works.
Teachers don't so much like Democrats anymore
The NEA voted to call for US Secy of Ed Arne Duncan to leave office, and it reveals a shift in the relationship between Democrats and teachers.
Seattle teens use CPR to save man from drowning
High school students near Seattle jumped in and rescued a drowning man and then administered CPR, as they were taught in their health class.