Most notably, nearly every school that reported having students that were behind academically cited English (99%) or math (99%) as the most common subjects students are struggling in.

A Pennsylvania judge ruled Tuesday that the state’s system of funding public schools falls woefully short and violates students’ constitutional rights.

At issue is a 2004 law -- and a lack of compliance that apparently went unnoticed until recently. Federal law requires that special education aides who help instruct students at Title I high-poverty schools meet certain state-determined education requirements.

The last few years showed us that it's time to embrace flexible learning environments, like online, blended, and hybrid learning, because they empower parents and students to take control.