Education News

Building work on hundreds of schools may be abandoned to fund the government's "free schools" policy, a think tank says.

Vice president makes no significant policy announcement during speech at Naval Academy

Vice President Joe Biden spoke this morning to graduating midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy saying he was "very proud" to be before members of a class who have "already demonstrated the strength of their character."

ICEF – high performing charter network in LA – to be featured on CBS Evening News tonight.

"Today's comprehensive legislative action is a landmark moment that will improve educational results for children in New York State for years to come," said Regents Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch. "The Regents and I thank the Legislature and its leadership -- Assembly Speaker Silver, his staff, Assemblywoman Nolan, Senate Majority Conference Leader Sampson, Senator Oppenheimer, and Senate Minority Leader Skelos -- for their leadership and passionate commitment to creating the best educational opportunities for our children..."

Clark Montessori Junior High and High School "is showing what is possible when teachers and students work together as a community of learners," Secretary Duncan said at the Cincinnati school's commencement.

North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Montana are among the states that will receive additional Recovery Act funds to support jobs and drive education reforms.

Head teachers in Kent call for urgent action to stop large numbers of fostered children coming to their schools.

[VIDEO] Two years ago, Louisville, Kentucky, committed to a districtwide CARE for Kids program; now, the positive results are rolling in.

Funding worries are causing turmoil in colleges

Is competitive parenting souring the school gate?

Going against election results, councils have adopted many defeated school budgets with few additional cuts.

All Souls College is scrapping its one-word exam, on which applicants demonstrated their intellectual flexibility.

A look back at Year One of our blog.

6 Q's About the News | How much oil does a federal team estimate is leaking into the Gulf of Mexico each day?

Ideas for history, civics, geography, journalism, science and technology classes on addressing the ongoing crisis in the Gulf of Mexico.

A kitchen porter from Northamptonshire who worked at Stowe School in Buckinghamshire is accused of poisoning soup.

Louisiana public school teachers will now be graded partially on student test scores, with at least half of a teacher's review tied to student performance data.

A $23 billion payout to save thousands of educators' jobs faltered Thursday—perhaps for good.