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Survey: 62% of K-12 schools have digital strategies
New data from the Center for Digital Education's Digital School District Survey Awards shows 38% of those strategies involve OER.
By Erin McIntyre • April 5, 2016 -
Is micro-credentialing the future of K-12 PD?
An increasing number of educators have expressed interest in the short-form, skills-focused learning format for their professional development.
By Erin McIntyre • April 5, 2016 -
Explore the Trendline➔ 
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TrendlineLearning Loss
Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments.
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Takeover risk looms for Atlanta schools struggling to improve
Over 20 schools have been eyed for state takeover due to poor performance, but some have improved enough to potentially stave off the threat.
By Erin McIntyre • April 5, 2016 -
Washington bill will save state's charter schools
The proposal will become law without the signature of Gov. Jay Inslee, the first time such a move has happened in the state in 35 years.
By Erin McIntyre • April 5, 2016 -
Using data visualization to engage non-English speaking parents
Real-time data is helping some districts engage and communicate with non-English speaking parents, supplementing an academic parent-teacher team approach.
By Erin McIntyre • April 5, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Panorama's Feuer: 'Education is the ends, and tech is one of the means'
The 25-year-old Panorama co-founder details barriers to helping schools improve and the role ed tech should play.
By Erin McIntyre • April 4, 2016 -
New 'Definitive Guide' details customer service approach to ed
K12 Insight's new guide stresses the importance of listening and responding to parent and community feedback.
By Erin McIntyre • April 4, 2016 -
Estimated 5,000 teachers march in Chicago
On Friday, the city's teachers held a rush-hour rally in protest of proposed education reform plans that include budget and program cuts.
By Erin McIntyre • April 4, 2016 -
Virtual language teachers helping rural districts teach Spanish
Texas' Guthrie Common School District created its own virtual school to provide Spanish instruction to students.
By Erin McIntyre • April 4, 2016 -
Collaboration key to manage huge tech initiatives
In Oregon, one district's learning and tech groups are boosting collaboration on a tech rollout worth $680 million.
By Erin McIntyre • April 4, 2016 -
Ed Dept releases proposals for ESSA rulemaking committee
A new collection of proposals regarding implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act have been released by the Education Department to the rulemaking committee.
By Erin McIntyre • April 4, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Despite lack of scientific evidence, Ban Wi-Fi movement persists
The answer to whether the movement is scientifically grounded might not matter for school administrators, as districts can still be sued over claims.
By Erin McIntyre • April 1, 2016 -
Equity in teacher compensation not covered in ESSA talks
During negotiated rulemaking sessions for the Every Student Succeeds Act, equity in teacher compensation hasn't been discussed.
By Erin McIntyre • April 1, 2016 -
Massachusetts charter board members disproportionately execs
Accountability concerns are being raised over the ratio of corporate and financial executives to parents on the state's charter boards.
By Erin McIntyre • April 1, 2016 -
Remedial writing instruction costs US businesses $3.1B
According to employers, over 25% of college graduates are poor communicators all together.
By Erin McIntyre • April 1, 2016 -
New superintendent boosts Texas district's focus on students in need
Mesquite, TX, Superintendent David Vroonland is zeroing in on literacy, capacity, and teacher empowerment.
By Erin McIntyre • April 1, 2016 -
Schools go high-tech in ensuring safety
Surveillance and advanced visitor management systems are among solutions helping schools increase security measures.
By Erin McIntyre • March 31, 2016 -
America's first education secretary passes away
Shirley Hufstedler, a former judge, served from the department's formation in 1979 until the end of the Carter administration in 1981.
By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2016 -
Public-private 'Reconnecting McDowell' initiative tastes success after 4 years
The expansive West Virginia initiative is seeing improved student achievement via wraparound services.
By Erin McIntyre • March 31, 2016 -
Poll examines engagement, readiness of US students
A new Gallup poll measures the engagement, hope, entrepreneurial aspiration, and career and financial literacy of students in grades 5-12.
By Erin McIntyre • March 31, 2016 -
Detroit charter management companies under fire from NLRB
The National Labor Relations Board has filed a formal complaint against New Urban Learning and Inspired Education.
By Erin McIntyre • March 31, 2016 -
Niche issues 2016 rankings of America's 'smartest' public high schools
What makes a school great in America is perhaps even more interesting when juxtaposed against top-performing countries like Finland.
By Erin McIntyre • March 31, 2016 -
Snapchat enabling K-12 teachers to reach students in new ways
The platform is also gaining steam in higher ed — but as with other social media outlets, there are pitfalls.
By Erin McIntyre • March 31, 2016 -
Tech enables students to create, execute small business plans
A project in an Ontario high school led students to start a business producing and selling phone cases with help from a 3D printer.
By Erin McIntyre • March 30, 2016 -
Chicago teachers' union plans for mass walkout Friday
Chicago Public Schools CEO Forrest Claypool says the district won't block the action.
By Erin McIntyre • March 30, 2016
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