Pearson partnership includes students in digital curriculum design

A small team of New Jersey elementary students will give the ed giant feedback on what does or doesn't work in its SuccessMaker curriculum. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

zSpace expands 3D augmented reality STEM software for classrooms

The ed tech provider's expansion includes hundreds of new lesson plans.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

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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

Virginia sees ongoing staff shortages, increased student need from 2008 cuts

A new Commonwealth Institute report says cuts stemming from the recession have left schools understaffed.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 16, 2015

Illinois looks to close discipline gap with new school punishment rules

A new advisory board and efforts to limit out-of-school suspensions are helping the state forge ahead with concrete plans for greater engagement.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 16, 2015

Can bond market benefit school construction projects in Florida?

A district is considering a borrowing plan that could exponentially speed up various renovations, but the proposal comes with as-yet-undisclosed risks.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 16, 2015

Viral cell phone videos inspire dialogue over regulation

How and when students can use cell phones in schools varies, but are more guidelines needed as BYOD programs expand?

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 16, 2015

OER called 'mixed blessing' for game-based learning

Will schools pay for digital games and learning if they can get Open Educational Resources for free?

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 16, 2015

NJ school allows daily doses of marijuana, but who will administer it

 A  teen suffering from epilepsy and autism will be allowed daily doses of the drug which helps to limit the number of and lessens the severity of her seizures .    

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 15, 2015

WV fears replacement options too similar to Common Core

Educators voiced concerns about teaching to the test, and politicians are worried about policies coming back after the standards are repealed. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 15, 2015

New report examines state-by-state utilization of Race to the Top funds

The Department of Education says that $4.3 billion dollars was used largely to update state data systems and instructional resources for educators.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 15, 2015

MA judge orders disclosure of school names after records request

 A judge has ruled that the state has to turn over a list of 49 schools and districts where the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) test was administered in 2012.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 15, 2015

Ohio schools see 16% drop in athletic participation after charging student athletes

 The schools, which provided financial aid to some students, are reconsidering the pay-to-play program- and the state is, too.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 15, 2015

Ambitious plans to improve Native and indigenous ed meet skepticism

For years, the dismal math and reading levels of American Indian and Alaskan Native youth have remained stagnant. Can an overhaul of the Bureau of Indian Education change that?

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 15, 2015

ESEA preliminary agreement reached between House, Senate

Lawmakers: This is a law that everyone wants fixed, and teachers, parents, and students are counting on us to succeed.

By Deborah Barrington • Nov. 13, 2015

Taylor Swift gave NYC students books, books, books

The pop culture icon partnered with Scholastic to help schools in need of resources. 

By Deborah Barrington • Nov. 13, 2015

Cost blocking many schools from high-speed internet

While progress has been made, the "E-rate and Infrastructure" report showed cost is still a barrier to high-speed internet access in many U.S. schools. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 12, 2015

MA considers MCAS update instead of PARCC overhaul for standardized testing

 The Education Commissioner of Massachusetts recommends a blended "MCAS 2.0" instead of the old standardized test or the new PARCC test. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 12, 2015

Ed-tech advocacy group explores 'micro-credentials' for teachers

By and large, the survey found that most teachers weren't familiar with micro-credentials, most were also open to trying them out.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 12, 2015

At iNACOL symposium, dialogue about achievement metrics for blended classrooms

At this year's conference in Florida, 3,000 attendees focused on how to make blended learning work best for students and educators alike.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 12, 2015

Under the spotlight, charter schools spur debate among experts

Opposing sides of the charter school debate engaged in an in-depth conversation that illuminated the advantages and drawbacks of charters.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 12, 2015

'Burdensome' state regulations prompt resignation of renowned AL teacher

 Alabama's 2014 Teacher of the Year quits after her certification to teach fifth grade is questioned. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 11, 2015

New guidelines on teaching special ed focuses on results

Results-driven accountability can make or break a program, and a new framework offered by The Office of Special Education Programs aims to evaluate progress.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 11, 2015

With surplus of online information, student research requires vetting; wider focus

Students benefit most when they understand that research skills are life skills, and that problem-solving and discovery can happen offline and without Google.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 11, 2015

Will Dept of Ed renege on Ohio's $71 M charter grant?

A day after a strongly worded Dept of Ed letter outlined new requirements on the grant, Ohio superintendent Richard Ross announced his resignation.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 11, 2015

Cristo Rey school set to open in Baton Rouge

The network of Catholic schools with a 100% graduation rate offers low-income students an education when they work for corporate sponsors.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 11, 2015