The traditional school calendar, with its long summer break, is outdated, say supporters of year-round schooling. Nearly 4,000 schools, including those in Holt, Mich., are trying something different.

Brian Whiston since 2015 has led the state's education department while it put together its plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act and took control of the state's school takeover district.

The Michigan ruling could be a signal of what's to come after the case on union fees that's currently being decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.

The children exposed to high levels of lead-laced drinking water from Michigan's Flint River are entering schools now and the school system is straining to meet their special education needs.

Brian Whiston, who was hired in 2015, set ambitious goals for the state and helped create its accountability plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act.

Laurie VanderPloeg, a longtime special education administrator, will take over the office of special education programs starting in November.

Entrepreneur and business founder Elon Musk will donate $423,000 for laptops in the Michigan district, a few months after making a gift focused on improving water quality in the school system.

The donation comes as Flint city and school leaders continue to grapple with the fallout from a contaminated-water crisis that began in 2015. The filtration systems, which will be installed by January, should allow students to once again district students and staff to drink from and fill up water bo

State data show more than 200 of Michigan's private schools have closed over the past decade, and many school leaders are blaming a shrinking student population, fewer resources, and rising costs.

This Quality Counts 2019 Highlights Report captures all the data you need to assess your state's performance on key educational outcomes.

This Quality Counts 2020 Highlights Report captures all the data you need to assess your state's performance on key educational outcomes.

As civic education undergoes a renaissance in schools, educators are looking beyond standardized tests to determine whether the lessons empower students to embrace civic behaviors, like voting or volunteering.

David Schuler, the superintendent of Township High School District 214 in Arlington Heights, Ill., has been named 2018 National Superintendent of the Year.

In the aftermath of this spring's teacher protests, more educators are running for state office—and the National Education Association is seizing on the political moment.

As growing numbers of states jump on the civics-learning bandwagon, a coalition of 90 national groups warns that some strategies are better than others. Here's a look at three states working toward a comprehensive approach to the topic.

One more teacher was elected to state legislature in a closely contested race.

Education Week catches you up on the week gone by with a thoughtful look at recent news in K-12 education.

A federal investigation of Chicago's failures to respond to sexual violence in schools raises troubling questions for school districts nationwide.

Unless they come to an agreement with the district, Chicago Teachers Union members plan to stop work Oct. 17. And the fight is about more than just pay.

This Quality Counts 2019 Highlights Report captures all the data you need to assess your state's performance on key educational outcomes.

A collection of short news stories from the last week.

There’s a tussle over the right balance for who should pick up the tab for teacher retirements and how that affects wealthier and less-wealthy districts.

This Quality Counts 2020 Highlights Report captures all the data you need to assess your state's performance on key educational outcomes.

'The Comeback on Katella' was complete when Corey Perry scored the winning goal in double overtime to give the Ducks a 4-3 victory and 3-2 series lead.

British Columbia Premier John Horgan has offered the NHL a place to play if the league can find a way to resume the season. Speaking at a COVID-19 media briefing Wednesday, Horgan said he has written a letter to both NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHL Players’ Association head Donald Fehr to let them know B.C. is “a place to potentially restart the NHL assuming the games would be played without audiences, but instead played for television.” The NHL suspended its season March 12 with 189 regular-season games left.

Wednesday's collection of links.

NHL fans have to stay busy somehow, right? Their HockeyAtHome videos are almost too good to be true. By Brooke Destra

How to tune in to Tom Wilson's best games on Sunday.

Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Capitals, told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski about the time Jordan had a lengthy interview with the board of governors executive committee, in which late Blackhawks owner Bill Wirtz was a member of, to become the newest owner of an NHL franchise at a Palm Beach resort in December of 2000.

The Boston Bruins didn't take long to put the painful memory of the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs behind them.

Marcus Sorensen is using his connections in Sweden to stay ready in case the NHL season resumes.

In a video posted along with the schedule, the Seahawks gave season tickets to 12 workers who had been nominated for consideration. The 12 were told of receiving season tickets in video calls with Seahawks players Shaquill and Shaquem Griffin, DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Will Dissly and coach Pete Carroll. The Royal St. John’s Regatta in Canada has been canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thursday's collection of links.

Old habits die hard, and for Hall of Fame goalie Gerry Cheevers, the Bruins-Canadiens rivalry manifested when Cheesy took a shot a Montreal's Carey Price during a Zoom town hall with B's season-ticket holders on Thursday.

A 24-team Stanley Cup Playoffs? Here's a look at the latest NHL buzz and a hypothetical Flyers matchup. By Jordan Hall

One of many possible plans if the league can resume play.

The century-old Reno Rodeo has canceled the 10-day event in June because of the coronavirus pandemic. Reno Rodeo President Craig Downie said in a letter to the rodeo’s board of directors that canceling the event scheduled for June 18-27 was necessary to ensure the safety of participants, fans, vendors, sponsors and volunteers. General Manager George Combs said it was a difficult decision, made in consultation with health experts as well as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.

The Bruins, Predators, Avalanche, and Blue Jackets were set to play games in Mannheim, Bern, Prague, and Helsinki.

Friday's collection of links.

The Boston Bruins had planned on opening up their 2020-21 NHL regular season overseas against the Nashville Predators in Prague as part of the NHL Global Series, but that plan to visit the Czech Republic has now been postponed.

There have been so many great hockey images taken by photographers. We choose our top three shots ranging from Stanley Cup celebations to iconic moments.

Few things in sports are better than overtime in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and May 8 has seen the Boston Bruins play in a couple memorable games that required bonus hockey.

The Washington Capitals have placed former Winterhawks wing Brendan Leipsic on unconditional waivers with the intention of his contract being terminated after private messages revealed misogynistic comments. > The Washington Capitals have placed Brendan Leipsic on unconditional waivers for purposes of terminating his contract.https://t.co/UnADibu2yQ

The NHL announces it is postponing the Global Series games that were scheduled to be held in the Czech Republic and Finland in the 2020-21 season.

Troy Brouwer scored the game-winning goal as the Capitals beat the Blackhawks at Nationals Park on Jan. 1, 2015. Relive the excitement with Monday night's replay.

Margie Vandeven, the state education chief, is appointed by an appointed board, which is still split on whether to fire Vandeven.

In a civics lesson come to life, this Missouri high school government teacher is running for state legislature.

Gov. Erik Greitens has resigned and the board doesn't have enough governor-appointed members to form a quorum. Important tasks have been piling up.

The justices declined to hear the appeal of the Ferguson-Florissant district over its at-large board elections, which lower courts invalidated as violating the Voting Rights Act.

Former Republican Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens appointed enough board members to have Commissioner Margie Vandeven fired last year, but now that he's gone, the state board decided to hire her back.