Vol 3, Issue 9

A teacher group filed a lawsuit Wednesday in an attempt to block the state from implementing a controversial system that for the first time ties assessments of educators to student performance on standardized tests.

Three of the five key hires announced Thursday by Education Commissioner Mike Morath have extensive charter school experience, and only two appear to have solid Texas ties — something teacher groups and traditional public schools were quick to point out.

A special panel of state lawmakers On Wednesday began trying to figure out how to address skyrocketing premiums for teachers under state-run health insurance plans.

The younger part of the state’s population doesn’t look like the older part, and a new report suggests we should have a look at that before we make a big mess.

In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Helping Children Succeed.

Oregon and the District of Columbia are the only places in the country where public school physical education programs meet outside guidelines for physical activity at school.

School districts are pairing up with an organization called Visiting International Faculty to bring teachers from around the world into K-12 classrooms.

The U.S. Department of Education has released a free, online survey tool on par with those used by wealthy districts and charter schools to measure school climate.

For students who struggle with paying attention or practicing good behavior in class, self-monitoring can help them play an active role in their own performance adjustments.

Navigating the world of technology in the classroom can be a daunting task for a teacher left to experiment on his own.

While most of the country creates several school districts per county, the majority of parishes (equivalent to counties) in Louisiana support one consolidated district.