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New Common Core teaching standards mean new standardized exams. NPR's Cory Turner took one himself and reports on what's changed.

Duncan has been with Obama from the beginning of his administration. His tenure has been marked by reform — and controversy over initiatives like Common Core and an embrace of charter schools.

Even as overall aid increases, the share of that money going to education has stagnated — leaving least developed countries in the lurch.

After nearly seven years in office, Duncan bows out, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of achievement and controversy.

Predicting the future is hard. Good thing NPR's Claudio Sanchez has a crystal ball.

Arne Duncan catches up with one of the young students he mentored more than 25 years ago — a young woman who he says inspires him.

There's been considerable news coverage of the Trump administration, but less about what’s been going on at the Department of Education.

Gov. Rick Scott is asking three-dozen parents, educators and business leaders to look at state education standards, testing, the state school grading…

Trump focuses on providing school choice; Clinton is supportive of non-profit charter schools, but doesn’t support school voucher programs.

The Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation is highlighting the need for a talented workforce at its annual education forum.