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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 -
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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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 -
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
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