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U.S. computer science education makes big gains Tuesday
Two major initiatives increased computer science's standing.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2013 -
Virginia's public schools to receive letter grades
The first grades won't be issues until October 2014.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 26, 2013 -
Duncan talks 'dumb' sequestration, says stopping it isn't 'rocket science'
The education secretary appeared on CBS' "Face the Nation" Sunday to warn about the impact of looming sequestration cuts on education.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 25, 2013 -
Ron Paul book on free-market education coming in September
In his first year out of Congress, Paul will propose his vision for where the Unites States' education system should head.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 20, 2013 -
Texas House, Senate education panel hearings packed by testing critics
Even after multiple attempts, a large number of the state's high school students are unable to pass one or more of the end-of-course exams.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 20, 2013 -
Panel calls for urgent state, federal action to close achievement gap
Will substantial progress finally be made?
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 20, 2013 -
Retired high school teacher's letter highlights limits of No Child Left Behind
The letter, written to professors, is a hot topic across higher ed.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 19, 2013 -
NYC teachers' pension fund sells its gun industry stock
Gun industry holdings have been in the cross hairs of pension funds nationwide since December's tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 18, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: iPads, emails and MOOCs
Did you fall behind on your education news this week? Now's your chance to see what everyone else was reading.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 15, 2013 -
Kansas house bill would force state to drop Common Core, write new math and English standards
If passed, the bill could cost the state millions of dollars.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 14, 2013 -
Common Core process slammed by former Texas education commissioner
In a speech to Georgia legislators, former Texas Education Commissioner Richard Scott said he was pressured to sign on to the standards early on.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 14, 2013 -
President Obama to unveil universal preschool details Thursday
Most states have not committed to offering preschool services to all children.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 14, 2013 -
What did IBM and Brooklyn's P-TECH do to earn Obama's praise?
The experimental school puts kids on track to earn associates degrees and potentially land jobs after school, and imitators are sprouting up.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 13, 2013 -
Michigan Civil Rights Dept. complaint may lead to school mascot changes
The department wants all schools in the state to stop using Native American mascots and nicknames.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 10, 2013 -
Texas judge rules state's public education funding system unconstitutional
The Texas Constitution requires a fair and efficient system with an even distribution of knowledge.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 4, 2013 -
Arizona's Pima Community College postpones chancellor search over fraud accusations against finalist
Finalist Maria Sheehan was chief executive of California's Desert Community College District during a seven-year fraud period.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 4, 2013 -
Education in Uncertain Times
At UBTech, Dan Rasmus, the author of Listening to the Future, will describe the uncertainties facing education and discuss how techniques like scenario planning can be used to navigate through an uncertain future. Session attendees will learn how to put a name on uncertainty and take control of g...
Jan. 31, 2013 -
Dixie State College Keeping Its Name Amid Controversy
Recent study showed 83% of those with ties to school want to keep name as it becomes a university. Read more »
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 24, 2013 -
Proposed revisions to Minn. social studies standards sets off political fight
Is there too much "America the Ugly" and not enough "American exceptionalism"?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 23, 2013 -
Education Dept. reports highest high school graduation rates since 1970s
A fifth of students still don't graduate on time.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 22, 2013 -
The movement to turn 'STEM' to 'STEAM' is gaining momentum
Will a new wave of supporters pave the way for the acronym's change?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 20, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: Lynda.com, Udacity and online sources
Miss out on the week's biggest news in education? Check out Education Dive's most popular news reads and get caught up.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 18, 2013 -
Early childhood push may come during Obama's second term
How much might a new proposal increase access to pre-K programs?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 18, 2013 -
Targeted ASCD Books, Institutes Released to Strengthen Common Core Implementation Nationwide
Alexandria, VA (01/15/13)-ASCD is pleased to announce the release of four new grade-level and subject-specific books in the Understanding the Common Core Standards series. Written by the experts at McREL and edited by a leading authority in standards implementation, John Kendall, these quick-star...
Jan. 16, 2013 -
Tony Bennett begins new job as Florida education commissioner today
The voter-ousted former Indiana education chief is expected to fare better in Florida.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 13, 2013
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