Without guidance on classroom materials or effective professional development, teachers may give students classwork not appropriate for their grade

As if a superintendent's life isn't busy enough, Lisa Witte's idea of community engagement is volunteering for her local fire department and EMT service.

The programs, which mix in-person classes with learning at home, are finding an audience, particularly among religious families.

Less than half of high school students received information about whether they're meeting grade-level expectations or if they're on track to graduate, a survey says.