Department officials say they are creating a level playing field. Advocates and committee members say they are leaving ...

Nearly a quarter-century ago, educators and policymakers developed an accountability system for public education built around end-of-year state assessments. These tests — which have been the core ...

Charlene Williams was appointed to head the Oregon Department of Education earlier this year by Gov. Tina Kotek. She is the first Black woman to lead the department. As the past principal of ...

Assessment drives what gets taught and how it is taught in our nation’s schools. To avoid state sanctions for low performance on high-stakes tests, teaching to the test has become the norm. Too many ...

The U.S. Department of Education has finalised new regulations for higher education accountability, establishing a single ...

For AI to reach its full potential in classrooms, it requires visionary leaders at every level, from governments to schools ...

The General Assembly kicks up its heels this month along with the National Western Stock Show. Both should offer some ...

The Indiana Department of Education is seeking public comment after it recently presented the second draft of the ...

When something is not working, change it. The Virginia Board of Education is proposing that kind of transformative change for its new accountability framework, by splitting up the state’s ...

EdSource · The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 January 8, 2026 - It's time for John ...