Out-of-Field Teaching Called Worse in Poor Schools

Children in high-poverty schools are about twice as likely to have teachers without standard qualifications, a study finds.

Materials Help Dyslexic and Blind

An education industry has grown up around providing teaching materials for students with dyslexia. (December 1, 2008)

Students Lie, Cheat, Steal, But Say They're Good

In the past year, 30 percent of U.S. high school students have stolen from a store and 64 percent have cheated on a test, according to a new survey. (December 1, 2008, AP)

Ohio's Ineffective Teachers Expensive to Fire

Ohio's incoming schools superintendent says it cost one district more than $200,000 the last time officials tried to fire an ineffective teacher. (December 1, 2008, AP)

Parents Sue Texas School Over Sex Offender Check System

The system used by many Texas schools is being challenged by two parents who say the process violates their privacy rights. (December 1, 2008, AP)

Second Ga. District Now Under Cloud

Three months after the Clayton County school district lost its accreditation, another Georgia district is facing the same fate. (November 26, 2008)

Plans for S.C. Teacher Retreat Move Forward

The multimillion-dollar resort-like center will be a place for South Carolina teachers to rest and rejuvenate. (December 1, 2008, AP)

More States Grapple With Budget Shortfalls

Alabama, Arizona, and Delaware prepare for cuts in school spending.

Ed. Dept.'s Research Arm Gets Upbeat Report Card

A congressionally mandated report says the Institute of Education Sciences has improved the quality of federally financed education studies.