Peter Groff, the new CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, plans to fight for equitable funding for charter schools and encouraging diverse groups to join in the charter movement.

Bill Kowba picked as San Diego's permanent school superintendent.

Bill Gates says charter schools should lead the way for innovative education practices, including more meaningful incorporation of technology into schools.

Bill Gates kicks off the National Charter School Conference in Chicago this morning with a speech on education innovation.

A majority of Detroit schools involved in mergers posted higher reading and math test scores, an initial district-produced analysis shows.

Organizing data teams can help boost achievement in schools, says Douglas Reeves.

Chicago's board of education gave permission this week for school administrators to boost class sizes and layoff teachers to deal with a budget crunch.

Hartford,Conn., Mayor Eddie A. Perez, who has control over that city's schools, was convicted this morning of five corruption charges.

Jefferson County, Ky.'s student-assignment plan is the subject of a new lawsuit which contends the plan violates a state law that gives students a right to attend the school nearest to his or her home.

Diplomas Count 2010 takes a look at how school districts use data to boost graduation rates.