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Filipino teachers caught in labor dispute

About 150 foreign teachers received notice that their visas would not be renewed upon expiration.

Prince George’s charter to remain in Upper Marlboro

Decision comes after public outcry from parents about move to Forrestville.

An infuriating admission

An infuriating admission

What did New York education commissioner John King just say? And why does it sound like something Bill Gates said recently?

‘We refuse’

Where opting out of standardized tests is the norm.

One unconventional factor to consider when choosing a college

One unconventional factor to consider when choosing a college

Graduating from college with good grades may no longer be enough to get a job -- so students now choosing a college may want to consider this.

Ex-contractor at U-Md. says he posted data to expose flaws

David Helkowski says he wanted to force the university to take his worries about computer security seriously.

District names education ombudsman

Joyanna Smith is charged with reviving the position, which helps the public with complaints.

Counselors push students to apply for federal financial aid

Counselors push students to apply for federal financial aid

FAFSA financial form considered a key gatekeeper to college education for U.S. students.

What does Jeb Bush call public schools? (Hint: not ‘public schools’)

What does Jeb Bush call public schools? (Hint: not ‘public schools’)

School districts are not school districts. They are government-run monopolies run by unions.

The problem with evidence-based education policy: the evidence

The problem with evidence-based education policy: the evidence

Politics trumps the evidence anyway when it comes to ed policy-making.

Letters sent to Loudoun teachers warn of potential layoffs

The school board is considering scores of cuts to meet a $38 million budget gap.

An 8-year-old talks about test prep

An 8-year-old talks about test prep

‘I like school. I love school, but I just don’t like to test all the time.’

Fairfax budget hearings heat up as schools ask for funding

School board chair Ilryong Moon forcefully urged the supervisors to meet their request.

Live online education chat today

It’s at 1 p.m. EDT.

D.C. mayoral hopefuls weigh in on school proposals

D.C. mayoral hopefuls weigh in on school proposals

Neither favors citywide high school lotteries, and Catania would “press pause” on whole reform process.

Colbert’s ‘Common Core Confusion’

Just watch the video.

It just keeps getting worse

It just keeps getting worse

Andrea Rediske writes open letter to U.S. Education Department about her effort to help families of children with severe disabilities.

Montgomery high schools are more segregated, report says

County council report focuses on achievement gaps, says schools are divided by race, ethnicity and income.

Gallaudet University marks 150 years since its founding

Gallaudet University marks 150 years since its founding

The D.C. university for the deaf and hard of hearing traces its roots to a bill signed by President Lincoln.

Coalition of 114 education groups: Ryan 2015 budget would ‘devastate’ schools

The organizations say it will do irreparable harm to public education.

D.C. school system receives waiver for two snow days

The last day of classes for the District’s traditional public schools will be Friday, June 20.

Shift in demographics continues at Thomas Jefferson High

Incoming class has 487 students; two-thirds are Asian, only 10 students are black and eight Hispanic.

DCPS releases full school lottery data

Will charter schools release the same data? Each will make its own call.

‘Dear public school teachers: we are sorry’

‘Dear public school teachers: we are sorry’

An open letter from a New Jersey parent.

How can you tell if a day care or preschool is good quality?

Searching for a good day care or preschool is stressful. Here is a cheat sheet.

Principals slam 2014 NY Common Core tests as badly designed

Principals slam 2014 NY Common Core tests as badly designed

‘Frankly, many of us were disappointed by the design and quality of the tests.’

Koch brothers help Kansas lawmakers strip teachers of tenure

Koch brothers help Kansas lawmakers strip teachers of tenure

Then the legislators talked about jewelry. Weird, right?