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New York
January 16, 2019

New York is about to release a new list of struggling schools. Here’s what you should know.

As the state is set to release the new ratings, here’s what you should know about the new system.

A-F Law

Detroit
January 9, 2019

Could Michigan’s new A-F law cost the state federal funding?

It's been controversial from the start. But now there are questions about whether Michigan's new A-F law could cost the state federal funding.

school turnaround

Tennessee
December 19, 2018

Memphis and Nashville put on notice about which schools could face state takeover in 2020

In one of her final acts as Tennessee education commissioner, Candice McQueen has identified nearly 20 schools that could require the most drastic state interventions…

Achievement School District

Tennessee
December 5, 2018

McQueen: More school takeovers ‘most likely’ coming to Memphis and Nashville

Tennessee's outgoing education chief says she'll recommend more takeovers to the next governor, unless there's significant improvement.

Live online

Tennessee
December 4, 2018

How is your school rated on academics and attendance? Use Tennessee’s new report card to find out

Tennessee releases its redesigned state report card, ushering in a new era of transparency under a new federal law.

Follow the ratings

Chicago
November 16, 2018

Illinois education officials laud their school ratings — but critics say they don’t go far enough

A new nationwide report criticized Illinois' rating system, even as officials lauded it.

Soft touch

Colorado
November 15, 2018

Report: Colorado takes a hands-off approach when schools don’t serve students well

The Collaborative for Student Success evaluated the implementation of Every Student Succeeds Act plans in 17 states, including Colorado.

litmus tests

National
November 13, 2018

In a shift, more education reformers say they’re worried about schools’ focus on testing

The pervasiveness of the complaints about testing was striking.

the school improvement industry

National
October 29, 2018

Private groups have long tried to help turn around struggling schools. But it’s not clear if they’re doing any good.

There's little evidence on whether that school improvement industry, paid for by taxpayers, is actually boosting student learning, according to a new study.

what's next?

Tennessee
September 26, 2018

These Memphis schools now risk a state takeover

A look at the state’s new criteria for when to step in to improve schools provides some clues about which ones are under consideration.

Priority schools

Tennessee
September 19, 2018

Struggling Tennessee schools find out Friday if they could face state intervention

The "priority school" list will be the first since 2014 and will chart state improvement strategies, investments, and interventions.

talking testing

New York
September 14, 2018

New York officials soften potential penalties for schools where many students opt out of tests

Under the initial rules, districts that had high opt-out rates for five years could have to set aside Title I funding, which is earmarked for high-poverty schools.

Just say no

New York
September 13, 2018

New York bans the use of federal, state money to buy guns for schools

New York will not allow schools to use federal or state money to buy guns, according to a memo sent Wednesday by state…

Testing ESSA

Tennessee
September 5, 2018

One state, three lists of troubled schools — another consequence of Tennessee’s testing mess

After months of talks, federal and state officials come to terms on how to address Tennessee's lowest-performing schools in light of TNReady problems.

testing accountability

National
August 13, 2018

Pressuring schools to raise test scores got diminishing returns, new study of No Child Left Behind finds

Does tightening the screws on schools and teachers lead to benefits for students? For the past couple of decades, school reform…
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