The $3 billion federal School Improvement Grant has prescribed methods for turning around the lowest-performing schools in the nation. A new report says local school boards need to consider a number of factors before deciding which method will be best. Read Full Post >
Arizona officials are considering an unusual program to tie a portion of schools' state funding to their performance on the state's A-F grading system. Read Full Post >
Weld North buys Editure and JBHM Education Group with plans to form national consulting group for professional development and school improvement. Read Full Post >
The governor's education overhaul plan could give Connecticut's schools commissioner power to appoint private operators to struggling public schools. Read Full Post >
With large parts of federal School Improvement Grants going to private consultants that produce mixed results, officials are considering stricter reviews. Read Full Post >
President Obama kicked off the White House's "education month" today in Miami at a school event alongside former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, a Republican. Read Full Post >
A network of Chicago schools saw success by focusing on instruction, not replacing staff. Read Full Post >
