California High School Locked Down Over Overheard Comment
Student heard another student say "it's loaded," and that was enough for a freak out
Public schools
MA Schools Consider Medical Marijuana Policy
After partial legalization, no more, "drugs are bad, mmmkay?"
Dad Defends Second-Grader Bringing Gun to School
Says school refused to protect him from bullies
Parents Turn In Petitions to Force Changes at LA Elementary School
Another application of "parent-trigger" laws
Mississippi Students Arrested for 'Crimes' Including Flatulence, Dress-Code Violations
At least they're learning what it's like to be a modern American
School's Computer Monitoring Software Tips Off Gun Deal Between Students
Words like "gun" get flagged
Ala. Sex Ed Law Still Tells Kids Homosexuality Is a Crime
State refuses to strike down laws that contradict Supreme Court ruling from 2003
LA School Targeted with Parent-Trigger Takeover
One of lowest-ranked elementary schools in the state
Albuquerque Schools Embrace Surveillance Cameras
We hope you know this will go down on your permanent record
Court Orders KS To Find Another $400M For School Funding
Let's see ... Under the sofa cushions? Check ...
Bloomberg vs. the Bus Drivers
Public-sector union power has reached the point where even Mayor Bloomberg is concerned.
Baltimore "Chief Technology Officer" Resigns Amid Spending Criticism
Ordered $250,000 in renovations to his executive suite, you know, because the children is learning
Texas Lt. Gov. Wants State To Fund Weapons Training for School Staff
More thorough than concealed-carry education
4 Tactics Public Schools Are Using To Get Butts Behind Desks
School competition leads to surprising tactics to keep attendance from falling.
School Police Arrest Kids for Whatever they Want
Everything from false accusations of tagging to farting
First Parent-Triggered Charter School Clears Final Hurdle
Local board approves takeover for failing California elementary school
Maine Public Schools Battle Charters Over Budget Cuts
Ticked off that the independent schools are treated ... independently
Calif. to Unveil New Student Testing System
Focus on testing "analysis and problem-solving skills," as though schools actually teach that now.
Armed Guards Planned for Schools in Los Angeles, Phoenix
Fallout from Newtown and a fearful population
Lack of School Choice, Teacher Accountability Earn "F" Grades for 11 States
Past due for reform
Suspension Lifted for Kid Who Made Gun Gesture with Hand
6-year-old will have record cleared
Mich. Governor Signs Emergency Management Rule
State would be able to take over ailing school districts and municipalities temporarily
Gov. Brown Looks to Change Calif. Education Funding Formula
Wants to give school districts more control over spending and send more money to poor students and English learners
As Education Quality Lags, Public School Staffing Surges
Administrators, teachers and hangers on have increased in numbers way beyond the growth in students
Utah Parent Sues over Targeting of Minority Students in Gang Sweep
Claims students were questioned and photographed based on race, regardless of whether they were actually in a gang
Father Questions Disabled Son's Good Grades
Cannot speak, read or write but getting A's in classes like algebra, biology
Parents Sue over 10-Year-Old's School Strip Search
Forced to remove clothes in hunt for a dropped $20 bill
Former Indiana Education Commissioner Headed to Florida
Tony Bennett lost re-election for the post in Indiana last month and was appointed by unanimous vote today
US Fourth-Graders Doing Better in Math and Reading
But older students not showing much progress
