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Arne Duncan launches 'Each and Every Child' campaign
The campaign is based on the findings of an Equity and Excellence Commission report.
By Roger Riddell • May 3, 2013 -
Arne Duncan to Silicon Valley: 'We have so far to go'
At the New Schools Summit, Education Secretary Arne Duncan touched on education's place in the national dialogue, MOOCs and more.
By Roger Riddell • May 2, 2013 -
Common Core criticism heats up as implementation begins
Critics of the Common Core standards are present on all sides, and the head of the American Federation of Teachers will address the issue Tuesday in New York.
By Roger Riddell • April 30, 2013 -
Armed guard proposals for public schools following Conn. massacre lose steam
For many districts, placing armed guards in elementary schools isn't economically feasible.
By Roger Riddell • April 28, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: Dartmouth uproar and the Common Core
Dartmouth College canceled classes after anonymous threats were posted online, while it was announced that the Common Core would test students' digital literacy skills.
By Davide Savenije • April 26, 2013 -
Two Mo. House Republicans yanked from committee for impeding ed reform bill
Two state congressmen were pulled from a fiscal oversight committee for voting based on policy instead of fiscal analysis.
By Roger Riddell • April 26, 2013 -
Report: Value of Michelle Rhee-style reforms is questionable
Have impoverished students ended up worse off with Rhee-style reforms?
By Roger Riddell • April 25, 2013 -
Gov. Brown vows lawmakers face 'battle of their lives' if they reject Calif. education plan
Will state legislators back his funding measure?
By Roger Riddell • April 25, 2013 -
Head of Boston school system to step down
Superintendent Carol Johnson announced she will retire at year's end.
By Davide Savenije • April 24, 2013 -
N.J. elementary school wins EPA's energy-saving competition
The school slashed its energy use by over 50% in a year.
By Davide Savenije • April 24, 2013 -
Common Core to test students' digital literacy
Skills tested include critical thinking exercises aimed at finding and evaluating information online.
By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2013 -
Florida legislators reject $2,500 across-the-board teacher pay raises
The raises were a priority for Gov. Rick Scott.
By Roger Riddell • April 23, 2013 -
New Texas test standards guarantee failure for some special ed students
Students capable of completing only "Level 1" tasks on the STAAR-Alternate would no longer be deemed "proficient" under the new rule.
By Roger Riddell • April 23, 2013 -
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15 ed tech Twitter accounts you need to follow
These experts and organizations can be valuable resources for keeping up with the latest developments in education technology.
By Roger Riddell • April 22, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: NovoEd, edX and billionaires
Miss out on the week's biggest education news? Now is your chance to catch up.
By Brian Warmoth • April 19, 2013 -
Current, former W. Va. governors join forces on ed tech project
The project will help schools assess their technology needs and develop a plan accordingly.
By Roger Riddell • April 18, 2013 -
Michelle Rhee accused of ignoring cheating evidence as D.C. chancellor
The allegations are similar to those that recently landed Atlanta officials a grand jury indictment.
By Roger Riddell • April 18, 2013 -
Monitoring firms pioneer online test proctoring
Online companies like Kryterion and ProctorU claim they can catch cheaters better than any in-person supervision.
By Davide Savenije • April 15, 2013 -
Colorado seeks common vision for many STEM initiatives
Though several STEM initiatives currently exist across the state, a clearly-defined framework does not.
By Roger Riddell • April 15, 2013 -
Behind the Webcam's Watchful Eye
Hailey Schnorr has spent years peering into the bedrooms, kitchens, and dorm rooms of students via Webcam. In her job proctoring online tests for universities, she has learned to focus mainly on students' eyes. "What we look for is eye movement," says Ms. Schnorr. "When the ...
By Elizabeth Robins • April 15, 2013 -
Is police presence in schools actually hurting students?
While many believe police are needed to protect students, some experts argue increased police presence has sparked a needless rise in student arrests.
By Davide Savenije • April 12, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: MOOCs, Twitter and Apple TV
If you missed any of this week's big headlines, our Most Read will keep you up-to-date.
By Davide Savenije • April 12, 2013 -
El Paso cheating scandal shows culpability complications
Lorenzo Garcia is in prison, but solutions still need to be found in the Lone Star State.
By Brian Warmoth • April 11, 2013 -
Does the U.S. education system need a technology upgrade?
A new Politico opinion piece argues that a meaningful national approach to ed tech is necessary for U.S. students to succeed.
By Roger Riddell • April 11, 2013 -
What does Obama's new $3.8 trillion budget do to education?
The Preschool for All and Race to the Top initiatives are the centerpieces of a budget that would largely return education funding to pre-sequester levels.
By Roger Riddell • April 11, 2013
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