Educators are working with city officials to enhance school parks and playgrounds in parts of cities that lack sufficient green spaces.

By promoting data dashboards and state report cards, districts can share information about key indicators, such as graduation rates and postsecondary readiness, with students and their families.

Tacoma Public Schools CIO Ed Grassia's data recovery plan covers not just hackers, but also earthquakes, floods, fires or the potential volcanic eruption of nearby Mount Rainier.

The Massachusetts House passed its own version of a $1.5 billion education funding bill, setting up a conflict with the Senate over the state's role in ensuring that local districts are held accountable for how they spend the money.