No Change to "Highly Qualified Teachers" Definition
Controversial spending bill provision that would have labeled unprepared teachers as "qualified" was defeated.
Senate Subcommittee Approves Funding Bill
Bill boosts funding for Race to the Top, Title I, Head Start; a final committee vote is scheduled for Thursday.
Senate Committee to Vote on Education Funding Bill
Subcommittee will debate appropriations bill Tuesday, with a full committee vote set for Thursday.
Lessons from Green Ribbon Schools
Stories from the 78 award-winning schools highlight tips for improving environmental education.
Report on Broadband in Schools Released
As students and teachers rely more on technology, schools’ broadband internet needs are growing fast.
Eight States Awarded NCLB Waivers
Applications from 18 other states are still pending.
Calling All Kid Chefs for Let's Move Contest
Students can submit a healthy recipe by June 17 for a chance to win a trip to a White House dinner.
Budget Cuts May Be Even Deeper Than Projected
Latest report predicts across-the-board cuts could climb to over 9%.
Dept. of Ed Releases Guidelines on Restraint
Framework highlights discipline strategies that prevent the use of restraint and seclusion in schools.
Challenging Issues in Educating Students With Disabilities
A new book from NAESP and Solution Tree guides principals through legal, educational, ethical, and behavior management issues.
