States are developing new forms of assessment, including assessments of learning and assessments for learning.

A recent summit meeting on assessment held in Virginia by Jobs for the Future suggests that that state may have solved some of the political challenges that have held back the advance of performance assessment.

The study found that youth in rural New Hampshire have poor perceptions of job opportunities in the area, and are more likely to be depressed or abuse substances than other rural youth.

The state will be allowed to use competency-based tests developed by local and state officials, trying them out with a handful of districts in lieu of statewide tests.

Performance assessments have the potential to ensure that instruction for students with disabilities is aligned with state standards.

"I'm running because I'm not happy with the state of education," said veteran educator Kevin Leineweber, who is one of several teachers running for the state's legislature this year.

Teachers across the state are outraged over a new rule that requires 15 hours of workforce-related professional development.

Chief technology officers are facing an unprecedented test of digital preparedness due to the coronavirus pandemic, struggling with shortfalls of available learning devices and huge Wi-Fi access challenges.

The teachers say they've suffered emotional distress and anxiety for months after being shot at with plastic bullets in a voluntary active-shooter drill in 2019.

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.

Arming some school staff provides a needed safety option for rural districts far from law enforcement, educators told the Federal School Safety Commission during an Arkansas site visit Wednesday.

Bethany Hill, the principal at Central Elementary School in Cabot, Ark., shuns a formal office in favor of roving around classrooms, hallways, the playground, and the cafeteria, where she can be as close as possible to teachers and students all day.

Mississippi, Arkansas, and New Mexico have the highest percentages of students who lack adequate home technology for remote learning.

Primary season is now upon us. Here are three ideas for teaching in the wake of the Iowa caucus fallout.

The Minnesota Star Tribune review found that similar to traditional district schools, the highest performing charters generally served wealthier families.

The state's incoming governor and education commissioner both are former teachers. They face battles over school accountability, funding and the achievement gap between white and minority students.

A group of Vermont high school students backed by a powerful conservative Christian legal organization is accusing the state of religious discrimination.

This Flyers rookie dominated in his return to the lineup.

Shea Weber gets inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame after an impressive career.

The 30-year-old had only played 13 games this season.

Klapka has seen five games with the Flames this season

Kenzie Lalonde will become the first woman play-by-play announcer for an NHL team's TV broadcasts in Canada. Reactions and endorsements have poured in.

The Vancouver Canucks take on the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.

When can we expect the Islanders to get healthy?

The former Edmonton Oilers general manager has a new gig.

Longtime Red Wings GM and Hockey Hall of Famer Ken Holland joined the NHL in a new consulting role just months after parting with the Edmonton Oilers.

The Winnipeg Jets claimed Kaapo Kahkonen off NHL waivers from the Colorado Avalanche, while the Anaheim Ducks' James Reimer is one of two players now on waivers.

Reimer could be reclaimed by Buffalo and sent directly to the AHL

The former New Jersey Devils goalie finds themselves playing for a new Western Conference team.

The 36-year-old goaltender was acquired via waiver claim from the Buffalo Sabres on Oct. 7.

Former San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer was placed on NHL waivers today by the Anaheim Ducks.

The Winnipeg Jets will be without defenceman Logan Stanley for the short-term future.

The Maple Leafs called up leading Marlies scorer Alex Steeves but aren't expected to play him. He deserves a good look while other bottom-six players struggle, says Adam Proteau.

The New Jersey Devils will face former teammates Tomas Nosek, Jesper Boqvist, AJ Greer, and Dmitry Kulikov on Tuesday night in their game against the Florida Panthers.

Former Montreal Canadiens forward Lars Eller was traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.

Poile, Nashville's first-ever general manager who retired in 2023, was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame alongside former Predators captain Shea Weber.

Timo Meier scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period, Jacob Markstrom made 33 saves and the New Jersey Devils snapped Florida’s seven-game winning streak by beating the Panthers 4-1 on Tuesday night.

The Bruins earned their best win of the season with a third period comeback vs. the Blues. Can this result serve as a turning point for Boston?

The Calgary Flames' fifth game in eight nights and three time zones was a tough one they need to learn from

Nearly 17 million children lack high-speed internet at home that's considered crucial to their ability to participate in remote learning during the pandemic, according to a new study.

The supreme court put an end to five years of legal wrangling that landed the state's public school system with millions more dollars from the state and teachers with a pay raise.

The principal of an elementary school in Washington, DC, describes how she and her staff broadened the focus of the school towards broader, more holistic goals for students.

The principal of a school in Washington, DC, describes a shift toward equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The state's highest court ruled that Washington's charter school law is mostly constitutional, and that charter schools can continue to receive public money.

Texas Longhorns fans were very happy after the second edition of the College Football Playoff rankings were released Tuesday.