Education Trust study shows low college completion rates among minority and low-income students; two new books examine the debate about 21st century skills; a study questions whether charter-management groups can succeed on a larger scale. Read Full Post >
Educators and policymakers debate whether Louisiana's career diploma represents a lowering of standards. Read Full Post >
New report finds the stakes are rising for high school exit exams. Read Full Post >
College enrollment hits an all-time high, even as concerns are raised about states' education standards. Read Full Post >
Arne Duncan said choosing between career and college-readiness standards is a "false choice." Read Full Post >
The revised draft common standards are out for more public comment. As advocates push for college readiness, skeptics of the college-for-all argument circulate their thoughts. Read Full Post >
Texas is at the leading edge of work to align high school coursework with college expectations. Read Full Post >
Michigan is the only state in the country that requires students to take Algebra II in order to graduate. But maybe not for long. Legislators there are considering making Algebra II optional. This would undo Michigan's move in 2006 to require it for graduation. The Senate and House are considering... Read Full Post >
ACT scores have little to celebrate. Read Full Post >
New Texas grad rules could backfire, some say. Read Full Post >
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