Professional and business services, construction and health care industries gained the most jobs, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's report. Business leaders have emphasized for years that numeracy is a key skill they look for when they hire; yet they have trouble finding qualified applicants because many have limited abilities in using basic math, or can't understand numbers effectively in their role.

Gain access to the most influential formative assessment minds at LSI Dylan Wiliam Center's conference on July 29-31 in Washington, D.C. Challenge your teaching and shape tomorrow's classroom. A policy paper also reveals the next phase of education.

In response to poor student outcomes at its virtual schools, a new Indiana law says if online students fail to log in to classes for too long, virtual schools must kick them out. Additionally, students who want to enroll in an online school must complete an orientation session with a guardian to better understand the expectations of a virtual learning environment.

Mike Looney is moving to Georgia to start his three-year term as superintendent of Fulton County Schools on June 17.