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Five years after Zuckerberg's Newark donation, a new $12.5M plan
Over the next few years, funds from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's $100 million donation will aid two new educational initiatives in one of New Jersey's poorest cities.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 3, 2015 -
Georgia competency-based program highlighted as model of success
One middle school's program is being upheld as a possible model for the state, while winning millions from the Gates Foundation.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 3, 2015 -
Trendline
Curriculum
Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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NCLB no more: House passes Every Student Succeeds Act
The House of Representatives was seen as the last real hurdle in passing the rewrite of No Child Left Behind.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 2, 2015 -
Survey examines barriers to evaluating, purchasing ed tech
A new study from nonprofit Digital Promise measured the success of ed tech pilots in classrooms.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 2, 2015 -
Bond ratings downgrades for Michigan schools expected to bring higher lending costs
While 41 districts did show improvement from previous deficits, a whopping 22% were newly downgraded.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 2, 2015 -
With 29 shootings in 2015, districts consider increased safety measures
Along with tighter security measures, some are taking a preventative approach to avoid the 'militarization' of schools.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 2, 2015 -
North Carolina districts put pressure on test-based school rankings
Five school boards have asked state lawmakers to repeal a law that ranks schools based on student performance.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 2, 2015 -
Alabama district considers abandoning textbooks with all-digital plan
If the plan wins over the Decatur City school board, textbook-based lessons could be eliminated from the district's classrooms by 2018.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 2, 2015 -
Fierce competition for enrollment, retention sees district turn to customer service
It’s timeless, classic, and proven: Good customer service goes a long way, even in today’s public schools — and even farther when combined with smart technology.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 30, 2015 -
Survey: Tech use up significantly in K-8 classrooms
A stunning 80% of teachers surveyed in the new report said that they plan to increase their use of tech in the classroom next year.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 30, 2015 -
Denver's novel district-charter collaboration benefits special ed students
Inside Denver's top charters, special centers act as learning hubs for severely disabled students, whose experiences and educations are fully funded by the district.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 30, 2015 -
Indiana's proposed grad requirements could harm special ed students
New requirements under consideration in Indiana aim to make high school more challenging, but wouldn't exempt special education students.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 30, 2015 -
Washington to cut off public funding for charters next week
Though the state Supreme Court ruled the funding is unconstitutional in September, it will continue until Dec. 9.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 30, 2015 -
Deep Dive
New measurements promote efficacy of personalized learning
PLPs are gaining the interest of parties ranging from the Gates Foundation to Facebook.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 30, 2015 -
Asset management software helps districts save time, money
New asset management processes can eliminate antiquated processes and provide a more accurate view of what a district has on hand.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 29, 2015 -
ASCD resource to provide monthly PD packs
The organization's new myTeachSource service is available for free to all ASCD members, and $29 annually for non-members.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 29, 2015 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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