education reform

No Child Left Behind and the Brewing Fight Over Education

By Andrew J. Rotherham - Opinion - November 10, 2009

There's broad consensus on education reform, but there are deep fault lines underneath. more >>

How Much Is the Stimulus Helping States? That Depends

By Zach Miners - On Education - October 21, 2009

A government report says the Recovery Act is saving jobs, but state officials offer a bleaker picture. more >>

School Bus Radio Program Plays Its Last Tune

By Zach Miners - On Education - September 29, 2009

A company that broadcast music and commercials in thousands of school buses is shutting down. more >>

Chicago Schools' Plan to Protect Students

By Zach Miners - On Education - September 15, 2009

After 37 students were killed last school year, the city spends millions to protect at-risk students. more >>

A Kindle for Every Student

By Zach Miners - Education - August 25, 2009

A reform group wants to puts an E-textbook in every student’s hand. Not everyone is thrilled. more >>

Schwarzenegger's Big Plans for Calif. Schools

By Zach Miners - On Education - August 25, 2009

The governor is proposing sweeping reforms to get more federal funds. Some say he's going too far. more >>

A New Path to a Career in Education

By Jessica Calefati - Education - August 21, 2009

The Broad Residency program helps business executives get leadership jobs in public school districts. more >>

Using Technology as Our Teacher

By Mortimer Zuckerman - Education - August 19, 2009

Examining a new, dynamic way of teaching students. more >>

Arne Duncan, Al Sharpton, and Newt Gingrich Join Forces

By Zach Miners - On Education - August 17, 2009

The 3 gents will tour cities to drum up support for President Obama's school reforms. more >>

Court Says Yes to English-Only Tests

By Zach Miners - On Education - August 6, 2009

A California court ruling approves testing students only in English—even those still learning it. more >>

When Does Physical Restraint Become Abuse?

By Jessica Calefati - Education - August 5, 2009

The tale of an autistic student in Massachusetts shows the issues that come with restraint practices. more >>

The Race Is on for School Reform

By Zach Miners - On Education - July 30, 2009

A new federal program lets states compete for a piece of $4.35 billion if they commit to change. more >>

Surprising News About the Achievement Gap

By Zach Miners - On Education - July 24, 2009

Reversing historical trend, black students' learning gains better in some Southern states than in North more >>

Congress Investigates Radio Programming on School Buses

By Zach Miners - On Education - July 13, 2009

Do radio shows on school buses turn students into captive audiences? more >>

Students Suffer Abusive Restraint, GAO Says

By Jessica Calefati - Education - July 7, 2009

Struggling to control special-needs students sometimes leads teachers to use risky techniques. more >>

School's Out for Summer, Literally

By Zach Miners - On Education - July 6, 2009

States' budgetary woes are forcing districts to reduce summer school offerings. more >>

The Challenges of National Standards

By Zach Miners - On Education - July 2, 2009

As the movement for common education standards grows, uncertainty comes to the fore. more >>

Gates Foundation Gives $16.5 Million for Community-College Programs

By Jessica Calefati - On Education - June 30, 2009

15 community colleges and 5 states received the grant aid. more >>

A Goodbye for Bush's Schoolhouse

By Zach Miners - On Education - June 25, 2009

The Obama administration takes a symbolic step toward reworking the image of No Child Left Behind. more >>

Obama's Education Budget Sees Some Pushback on Capitol Hill

By Zach Miners - On Education - June 22, 2009

Federal plans to reform failing schools and provide opportunities to students face questions. more >>

Charter Schools Might Not Be Better

By Zach Miners - On Education - June 17, 2009

Research suggests that most charter students would do just as well in a traditional public school. more >>

In Urban Classrooms, the Least Experienced Teach the Neediest Kids

By MaryEllen McGuire - Opinion - June 12, 2009

In urban classrooms, novices learn on the job, and the children suffer. more >>

Where Does Judge Sonia Sotomayor Stand on School Issues?

By Zach Miners - On Education - June 11, 2009

A look at the education decisions of the Supreme Court nominee and their clues to future school rulings more >>

Do Good Teachers Leave When Black Students Enroll?

By Zach Miners - On Education - June 5, 2009

A new study takes a look at teacher-movement patterns in a North Carolina district. more >>

Turning Around Troubled Schools

By Eddy Ramírez - Education - May 27, 2009

Signs of how Education Secretary Arne Duncan plans to fix failing schools, via his work in Chicago more >>