In this week's Q&A, we interview newly elected State Board of Education District 13 representative Erika Beltran.

In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Age of Opportunity.

Rumors are swirling about who could potentially replace Michael Williams, the state education commissioner under Gov. Rick Perry, in a Greg Abbott administration.

Texas SAT scores lag behind other states in reading and math, but the Eanes and Lake Travis school districts demonstrate an academic proficiency that competes with the rest of the nation.

Parents frustrated by their inability to help their children with new Common Core math homework are getting help from teachers.

Defying the trend of cutting playtime activities in favor of more test preparation, recess advocates argue that outdoor play for elementary students can enhance classroom learning and test scores.

U.S. Department of Education regulations on accountability rules for teacher-preparation programs should take into account specific data to ensure accurate assessments, two professors argue.