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    After yearlong talks, offer on table for Chicago Teachers Union

    The union and Chicago Public Schools will vote on a possible agreement this week.  

    By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 1, 2016
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    Atlanta superintendent presents plan to help 26 failing schools

    Meria Carstarphen's turnaround proposal includes significant partnerships with private business.

    By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 1, 2016
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    Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Is a one-standard solution possible for a nationwide ed-tech workflow problem?

    A new open interoperability standard called OneRoster aims to streamline roster and sign-on management workflow between vendors and schools.

    By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 1, 2016
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    Apple furthers ed push with LearnSprout acquisition

    LearnSprout specializes in performance analytics tools for the classroom.

    By • Jan. 29, 2016
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    Ed Dept threatens penalties for states with high opt-out rates

    States with more than 5% of students opting out of standardized testing will face reductions in federal aid on top of various other penalties.

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 29, 2016
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    No more timed testing for New York students

    Students in the state will now be allowed to progress on exams at their own pace.

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 29, 2016
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    Parent-teacher conferences remain integral to student performance

    New approaches can lead to heightened family engagement in learning.

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 29, 2016
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    Dismal performance by Idaho virtual charters result in 20% grad rate

    The numbers are prompting concern from state lawmakers.

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 29, 2016
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    Shrinking focus on personal finance, economics in K-12

    According to a new survey from the Council for Economic Education, fewer states have mandates requiring classes like economics, potentially affecting students for years to come.

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 29, 2016
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    Toeing line on sex ed, districts must work with communities to keep kids healthy

    A new book by New York University professor Jonathan Zimmerman argues that sex ed can't be taught in schools without community buy-in and help from social organizations.

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 28, 2016
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    Florida Senate panel votes in favor of SAT, ACT for annual testing

    The state could be the next to allow school districts to make such a switch from using the Florida Standards Assessment to other options, like the SAT or ACT. 

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 28, 2016
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    Career technical education is a booming $1.5B investment for California

    State-funded programs focused on CTE have blossomed, letting high school students receive hands-on career prep training before graduation.

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 28, 2016
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    Data-focused hiring practices help districts find new teachers

    More districts are successfully turning to data and software programs to help refine searches for teaching candidates.

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 28, 2016
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    Failure to collect E-rate rebate may land Cleveland taxpayers $8.57M bill

    The Cleveland school board is reportedly considering legal action against a contractor called E-Rate Central and two former employees.

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 28, 2016
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    LAUSD Supt Michelle King talks segregation, iPads, and priorities

    The city's new superintendent inherits a number of challenges in the nation's second-largest district.

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 27, 2016
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    Georgia districts net $8.2M grant for broadband, blended learning

    The grant has been earmarked for one state school and 47 Georgia districts, in an attempt to bring high-speed internet and blended learning to more classrooms. 

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 26, 2016
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    Duke study: Charter school segregation worsens in North Carolina

    Among the findings: Charter schools are increasingly divided up by race and class. 

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 26, 2016
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    In Virginia, report finds outdated funding formula hurts schools

    Researchers say the state's school funding formula is outdated and underserves students. 

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 26, 2016
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    Cloud services gain traction in K-12 schools

    Storing information online is the norm for more and more districts, as many place confidence in cloud storage solutions. 

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 26, 2016
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    New ed secretary speaks out for school equity, need to desegregate

    In his first weeks as acting U.S. Secretary of Education, Dr. John B. King has stressed the importance of equity in education.

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 26, 2016
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    National ed-tech plan encourages use of 'data dashboards'

    The U.S. Department of Education's National Education Technology Plan says that states, districts, and ed-tech companies should focus on learning dashboards to integrate data.

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 25, 2016

  • Mistakes made when NY linked student test scores to teacher performance

    A letter sent to the state's district superintendents and obtained by the New York Times says some scores were miscalculated.

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 25, 2016

  • Basic communication: an essential skill for modern students

    Author Sharon "Sam" Sakai-Miller says students need to know how to communicate in-person and via technology with an emphasis on agency, empathy, and fluency.

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 25, 2016
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    Eco-friendly cleaning products can stretch school budgets

    One district saved over $100,000 after switching to environmentally-friendly ways to clean classrooms and buildings. 

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 25, 2016

  • 200 layoffs next for embattled Chicago Public Schools

    In Chicago Public Schools, administrative employees will be laid off and another 180 vacant jobs will be eliminated in an attempt to reduce a deep budget deficit. 

    By Erin McIntyre • Jan. 25, 2016