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MOOAs, iPads and online learning: This week's most read education news
Read our weekly recap to stay apprised of the most interesting news in the education space.
By Davide Savenije • June 21, 2013 -
Obama angers Catholics with Irish schools comment
But one progressive American Catholic organization says the president's remarks are being taken out of context.
By Roger Riddell • June 20, 2013 -
Chicago Teachers Union president has problem with 'rich white people'
The CTU chief also suggested that the city's public schools are not serving the interests of minority children and parents.
By Roger Riddell • June 20, 2013 -
Chicago starts shutting down 28 schools
50 schools in total are lined up for closure.
By Davide Savenije • June 19, 2013 -
Duncan allows states to defer teacher evaluations tied to new tests until 2016-17
The delay gives educators more time to prepare for new standards before being held accountable for them.
By Roger Riddell • June 19, 2013 -
Texas Gov. Rick Perry ed bill vetoes include regent-limiting SB15
The bill was among three other education-related bills on Perry's chopping block.
By Roger Riddell • June 17, 2013 -
Philadelphia judge acquits 16 education advocates arrested in March protest
The advocates were accused of blocking auditorium doorways during a School Reform Commission meeting.
By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2013 -
Senate proposal would allow Education Dept. to rebuild schools
Should the Education Department be allowed to fund the reconstruction of schools hit by traumatic events?
By Roger Riddell • June 13, 2013 -
Senate committee approves proposed bill to replace No Child Left Behind
The bill was approved in a 12-10 party line vote.
By Roger Riddell • June 13, 2013 -
Tech and education leaders discuss STEM challenges in Wednesday panel
Despite initiatives launched by the federal government and support from the private sector, STEM education still faces several obstacles.
By Roger Riddell • June 13, 2013 -
New "Education Declaration" proposes seven principles for school reform
The document was signed by a coalition including the presidents of both of the nation's largest teacher unions.
By Roger Riddell • June 12, 2013 -
Chicago Public Schools releases first long-term plan since 2011
The plan includes Common Core integration and increased art education and support services.
By Roger Riddell • June 11, 2013 -
Gov. Rick Perry dilutes standardized testing in Texas
The new law will cut down on the number of end-of-course exams, while also minimizing their importance.
By Davide Savenije • June 10, 2013 -
Gates Foundation woos teachers to help overhaul education system
Teachers are understandably wary, but are listening.
By Roger Riddell • June 10, 2013 -
GOP bill would end Common Core, No Child Left Behind
The bill would essentially take away the federal government's power to set academic standards.
By Davide Savenije • June 7, 2013 -
Spotify and NYC Ed. Dept. join forces in music education hackathon
Developers will be encouraged to develop apps that supplement music education in the weekend-long challenge.
By Roger Riddell • June 7, 2013 -
Minn. adopts Common Core in reading only, keeps own math standards
The state's existing math standards, adopted in 2008, are more rigorous than the Common Core's.
By Roger Riddell • June 7, 2013 -
President Obama to push for faster Internet in schools
The push for better Internet service is part of a larger initiative to encourage digital learning.
By Roger Riddell • June 6, 2013 -
Okla. governor says schools won't be required to add storm shelters
Debate over whether or not storm shelters should be a requirement arose in the aftermath of last month's devastating tornado in Moore, Okla.
By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2013 -
Miss. governor ties America's public education woes to working moms
The comments at a Washington Post education forum inevitably drew fire after being picked up by national media.
By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2013 -
New York City increases public education budget to record $24.8B
The budget increase will help fund new programs.
By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2013 -
N.Y. state officials to unveil educator evaluation system for NYC
A lack of agreement between teachers unions and city officials led to the state's intervention.
By Roger Riddell • May 31, 2013 -
Can Tea Party backlash kill the Common Core?
Tea Party activists are successfully pressuring lawmakers in several states to rethink their participation in the initiative.
By Roger Riddell • May 31, 2013 -
Poughkeepsie (N.Y.) school board appoints new superintendent
on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 10:03am In choosing a top administrator from a school district in St. Louis as the next Poughkeepsie superintendent, the board hopes to boost student achievement. The Poughkeepsie City School District Board of Education on Wednesday night appointed Nicole Williams superint...
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013 -
Third lawsuit filed to stop Chicago school closings
on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 10:37am The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and a group of Chicago parents are asking a circuit court to block the school board from shutting down ten of the city’s schools. In a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, the plaintiffs claim that Chicago Public Schools (CPS) violated...
By Linda Cui • May 30, 2013
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