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Ohio district issues state $46M bill for 'unfair' charter funding
The gap in funding between traditional and charter school students reportedly amounts to $4,650 per head.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 29, 2015 -
Philly's 138 teacher vacancies negatively impact student learning
There aren't enough substitutes to help mitigate the dilemma, making the city's situation all the more dire.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 29, 2015 -
Trendline
Learning 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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House may be last hurdle for NCLB replacement
After 14 years of No Child Left Behind, the proposed replacement Every Child Succeeds Act is poised for success — if it can make it through the House.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 29, 2015 -
Sixth-grader's 70-day suspension lands mandatory training for Ohio educators
A Columbus middle school's entire staff has been ordered to receive special training to help them recognize behavioral disabilities.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 25, 2015 -
NYC battle over Brooklyn rezoning, school segregation continues
The rezoning of two Brooklyn schools continues to provoke controversy, with parents speaking out against a new proposal for student admission quotas.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 25, 2015 -
Illinois superintendent pushes for career guidance starting in kindergarten
Genevra Walters turned her district around with a novel approach to college and career readiness: a blend of Common Core, STEM, and a 'wheel.'
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 25, 2015 -
Leaving the task of assessment up to students themselves
The trend of student self-assessments can increase motivation and help learners chart their own progress, while increasing analytical skills.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 25, 2015 -
OECD: US is middle-of-pack among global peers in education
A new study shows America scoring just average on a number of global education indicators.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 25, 2015 -
Deep Dive
At California virtual charter chain, long struggle leads to union victory for teachers
Teachers at the California Virtual Academies have unionized, joining the 16% of California charters that have done so, compared to just 7% nationally.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 24, 2015 -
Utah school under fire over terrorist propaganda poster assignment
A teacher at Salem Junior High School asked freshmen to 'craft a terrorism propaganda poster.'
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015 -
Digital STEM curriculum helps Pasadena USD meet Next Gen Science Standards
The district is using the ready-made STEMScope curriculum in 24 schools to specifically support NGSS standards.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015 -
California leads national efforts to tackle school-to-prison pipeline
A new study from UCLA's Civil Rights Project shows a sizeable reduction in suspensions between 2011 and 2014.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015 -
Introverted students may be at disadvantage under Common Core
With individualized curriculum and attention, however, teachers can make sure their lessons are reaching introverts and extroverts alike.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015 -
For some rural districts, E-rate program hugely successful
In districts like Mississippi's Calhoun County, the federal program has brought schools high-speed connections at significant discounts.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015 -
Deep Dive
3 bases to cover for accurate Native American lessons around Thanksgiving
Educators should avoid generalizations and provide context for consequences of colonialization.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 23, 2015 -
California district offers annual $500 PD bonus
San Joaquin Valley superintendent Edward Gonzalez offers the professional development funding to teachers and select other district staff.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015 -
Wyoming addressing teacher equity with new plan
A new multi-pronged plan aimed at improving access to good teachers has been approved by the US Department of Education.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015 -
Minnesota apprenticeship program akin to German 'dual system'
State Sen. Terri Bonoff created a program that allows high school students to pick up job skills in part-time apprenticeship opportunities.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015 -
Rural New Mexico school connectivity problems bigger than solutions
In rural districts like Quemado, a perfect storm of regulatory loopholes and no telecom competition make Internet connectivity nearly impossible.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015 -
As goes PARCC for Massachusetts, so goes the nation?
Massachusetts, long considered a leader in education policy and reform, might solidify a national trend away from Common Core.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015 -
Utah considers updates to charter school funding model
Recommendations from the state’s Charter School Funding Task Force would make charter funding more similar to district schools.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 20, 2015 -
Texas board votes 'no' to having academic experts fact-check textbooks
Despite growing scandal, the state board refuses to allow independent academic review of the textbooks it approves.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 20, 2015 -
ESEA rewrite passes conference committee
Will the full House and Senate usher in the end of No Child Left Behind with the Every Student Succeeds Act?
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 20, 2015 -
Report: 24.5M US students gain access to 'sufficient' school Internet
EducationSuperHighway's State of the States report shows schools making progress toward faster Internet, but there's still a long way to go.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 20, 2015 -
In 'historic' move, Seattle OKs later high school start time
All public high schools will begin first classes later, based on research that shows student benefits of better overall health and learning.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 20, 2015
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