K-12 education

Military to Debut Virtual School

By Zach Miners - Education - November 5, 2009

A new online curriculum is in the works to ease school transitions for itinerant members' children. more >>

New Item on the School Cafeteria Menu: a Calorie Limit?

By Katherine Hobson - On Fitness - October 20, 2009

The Institute of Medicine also says kids need more fruits, veggies, and whole grains. more >>

The Saga of the Suspended 6-Year-Old

By Zach Miners - On Education - October 14, 2009

A zero-tolerance policy almost meant a 45-day suspension for bringing a camping tool to lunch. more >>

Schools Nationwide to Exercise Continuously for 10 Hours

By Zach Miners - On Education - September 30, 2009

A unique experiment lets schools sign up in 15-minute intervals for an "exercise relay." 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 >>

'Reading Rainbow' Turns Its Last Page

By Zach Miners - On Education - September 3, 2009

The demise of the beloved children's show might have more to do with philosophy than with money. more >>

Recovery Act Helps Schools, but Not Enough

By Zach Miners - On Education - September 1, 2009

School administrators want more flexibility from the stimulus bill, a new survey says. 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 >>

Evolution Teaching 'Improving' in Schools, Report Says

By Zach Miners - On Education - August 14, 2009

But researchers say supporters of creationism aim to undermine it through jargon. 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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Supreme Court Calls Strip Search of 13-Year-Old Unconstitutional

By Zach Miners - Education - June 26, 2009

The decision could set new boundaries on how school officials keep order, experts say. more >>

Court Ruling Helps Special-Needs Students

By Zach Miners - On Education - June 24, 2009

A Supreme Court decision gives families more options for getting help for students with special needs. more >>

One Third of Teens Use Cellphones to Cheat in School

By Zach Miners - On Education - June 23, 2009

While most parents think most kids cheat, very few think their own kid does it, according to survey. 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 >>

The ACLU Sues a Florida School District Over Gay-Straight Alliance

By Jessica Calefati - On Education - February 13, 2009

The district has prohibited two students from starting a Gay-Straight Alliance group on campus. more >>

How Much Construction Money Would Your School District Lose?

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - February 11, 2009

See exactly how your school district would lose after the Senate's cuts to the stimulus bill. more >>

What's the Best Way to Make Teachers?

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - February 11, 2009

A study says teachers who take alternative routes into classrooms have the same impact on students. more >>

Study Finds Grade Inflation at Some Georgia High Schools

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - February 10, 2009

Some high schools award A's to students who can't pass a standardized subject test. more >>

Maryland Ranks No. 1 in AP Tests Success

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - February 4, 2009

Minority students continue to have lower participation and success rates in Advanced Placement program. more >>

Ohio Considers Making ACT Test Graduation Requirement

By Eddy Ramírez - On Education - February 3, 2009

Gov. Ted Strickland also wants to require community service, a senior thesis, and end-of-course exams. more >>