Schools Chiefs See a Path to Proposing Their Own Accountability Systems

Some state education chiefs say that if Congress does not overhaul No Child Left Behind by the fall, they may be allowed to propose their own accountability systems as an alternative.

Education Secretary May Agree to Waivers on ‘No Child’ Law Requirements

Facing a clamor from state school officials to waive substantial parts of No Child Left Behind, Arne Duncan may use his executive authority to free states from the law’s centerpiece requirement.

On Education: In Public School Efforts, a Common Background: Private Education

Those who call themselves public school reformers are a diverse group, but a surprisingly large number of them attended private schools.

Most Public Schools May Miss Targets, Education Secretary Says

Education Secretary Arne Duncan offered evidence that No Child Left Behind needs an overhaul.

New Challenges for Obama’s Education Agenda in the Face of a G.O.P.-Led House

Education Secretary Arne Duncan said that the Republican-led Congress would force him to shift gears on the No Child Left Behind Law and Race to the Top program.

New Challenge for Obama Education Agenda

A Republican-led House of Representatives could force Education Secretary Arne Duncan to shift gears.

Cheating Scandal Haunts Atlanta School Superintendent

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Many States Adopt National Standards for Their Schools

States that accept the standards by Aug. 2 win points in the Obama administration’s Race to the Top competition for a share of the $3.4 billion to be awarded in September.

On Education: A Popular Principal, Wounded by Good Intentions

At Wheeler Elementary in Burlington, Vt., a highly regarded principal has been removed so the district can qualify for millions in stimulus dollars.

Cheat Sheet: Under Pressure, Educators Tamper With Test Scores

Experts say that cases of teachers manipulating test scores have risen along with the stakes involved in testing.