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Forty-two of the nation's governors come to Washington to demand more funding for education at the National Education Summit. At issue are the costs many states are incurring in their attempts to follow the No Child Left Behind Act.

It’s International Education Week -- a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to celebrate the benefits of…

How is it that the nation's 14th richest state ranks 42nd in how much it spends per student in schools? It all comes down to Colorado's Taxpayer's Bill of Rights, or TABOR.

Governor Rick Scott wants more money for education, but teachers are skeptical. The governor announced today he’ll increase per student spending to the…

To celebrate Renee Montagne's last week hosting Morning Edition,we listen back to some of her favorite stories, including a piece about schoolgirls in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Education Secretary Arne Duncan announces new measures for ensuring that students with disabilities are making progress.

President Bush began his presidency with a strong focus on education, but the area's priority level has since fallen. The administration's new budget pledges more money for some higher education grants. But Congress is already objecting to the proposed means of financing.

Governor Rick Scott introduced his legislative agenda for education at a summit in Fort Myers today. It’s based on what he learned from educators and…

Juan Salgado is one of 24 winners of this year's MacArthur Foundation "genius grants," who will each receive $625,000 over five years.

Right now, Florida’s top educator is two steps removed from voters. The state education commissioner is appointed by a board and that board is...