25 percent of Va. state-funded preschool seats go unfilled
Local match is too high for some Northern Virginia districts to cover
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Gov. Cuomo seeks changes to ‘flawed’ Common Core implementation
He is creating a panel to make recommendations for improving implementation.
In D.C. area, school days added after snow closings
Some school districts will have to add days to the academic calendar to make up for winter closings.
D.C. teachers union files grievance over wrong evaluations
The union wants the right to investigate all IMPACT evaluation data since 2009.
On the extraordinary American teacher who died in Afghan attack
A former mentor said his brilliance and focus marked him “destined for greatness.”
Reaction to Ravitch: A different view of Common Core
‘The fact that the current fix isn’t working doesn’t mean we don’t have a whole lot to fix.’
D.C. schools changing evaluations of principals
Test scores and other student achievement goals will count for 50 percent of annual rating.
Why teachers can’t reach every child: a case study
There are situations beyond the control of even the best teachers.
100 Va. school boards oppose state takeover board
More than 75 percent have signed resolutions to support a lawsuit challenging the board.
Montgomery endorses plan for special education school
Plan by schools chief to make payments to special education students wins support from board.
Dogs vs. cats: Their oh-so-different teaching styles
For a laugh, watch this to the very end.
For Fairfax students, snow brings good news and bad news
Students will have to report to school on Feb. 17 as a makeup day after classes are canceled a fourth time.
Maryland lacrosse players’ case moves into court
Suit filed in high-profile case of suspended lacrosse players in Easton, Md.
The Education Department’s strange new report on teaching
The report is based on a controversial way of evaluating effective teaching. And the findings should give reformers pause.
MLK: ‘Intelligence plus character -- that is the goal of true education’
King was prescient on a lot of things, including education.
25 percent of Va. state-funded preschool seats go unfilled
Local match is too high for some Northern Virginia districts to cover
Beware Chinese data: Its schools might not be so great
Tom Loveless, a leading expert on international testing, throws cold water on high Shanghai scores.
Dunbar High autonomy proposal stirs debate
Push for autonomy at the storied D.C. school has raised questions about the city’s ability to serve all students.
Arne Duncan: Why can’t we be more like South Korea?
The education secretary laments that American parents aren’t as serious as South Koreans when it comes to education.
Everything you need to know about Common Core -- Ravitch
The past, present and future of the standards.
Johns Hopkins president secures 5-year contract extension
Ronald J. Daniels has led the university since March 2009.
Maryland schools need $100 million for online Common Core tests, says report
A report to the General Assembly reveals big readiness problems.
Most D.C. residents give public schools low ratings in poll
Chancellor Kaya Henderson is far less polarizing than Michelle Rhee, a Washington Post poll indicates.
Colleges commit to help students in financial need
Dozens of leaders gather at the White House for a summit on higher education access.
Obamas praise new efforts to get needy students to college
The president and first lady meet with dozens of higher-education leaders at the White House.
Dying teacher makes remarkable journey to visit former students
He wrote a book, “The Priority List,” about his travels.
Corps aims to help low-income students get to college
The College Advising Corps is one of several Obama administration efforts on higher education.