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New study finds RTI results underwhelm
The National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance found RTI students tested worse than peers in reading.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 9, 2015 -
New Jersey district planning new biomedical academy
A Glassboro Board of Education vote will launch a school focused specifically on high schoolers interested in the healthcare industry.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 9, 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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Deep Dive
What does the future hold for K-12 ed tech?
Education Dive's survey of over 150 administrators and teachers reveals challenges, priorities, and successes.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 9, 2015 -
Educause, Illinois finances, and therapeutic schools: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? We've got you covered with the latest on Coursera's inclusion in the Apple TV app store and more.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2015 -
CoSN survey: Affordability top barrier to school connectivity
A report on the Consortium for School Networking’s recent survey reveals the top reasons US schools don't have better Internet.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 6, 2015 -
Following outrage, Ed Dept attaches more strings to Ohio charter funding
Due to rising accountability concerns, $71 million dollars of grant money dedicated to controversial Oho charters will be harder to distribute.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 6, 2015 -
Detroit corruption probe threatens Snyder's ed reform plan
Michigan's Education Achievement Authority is under federal investigation, and the probe is likely to delay proposed reform efforts.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 6, 2015 -
Are Los Angeles schools headed for a budget meltdown?
A new private report says the city's schools are teetering on the edge of a long-term deficit that could force the district into bankruptcy.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 6, 2015 -
Byrd-Bennett scandal extends to alleged kickbacks in Detroit
The former Chicago Public Schools CEO pleaded guilty to a Windy City kickback scandal last month and is now being investigated for her tenure in Detroit.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 6, 2015 -
Two provisions in ESEA rewrite provoke debate among policymakers
Provisions under the microscope include several deemed critical for ed tech's success in classrooms.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 5, 2015 -
How Facebook's Sandberg says public schools can achieve equity
At Fortune’s Global Forum, the COO said tech is key to evening out socioeconomic disparity in public schools, specifically by measuring progress.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 5, 2015 -
Utah schools backed by Goldman Sachs under scrutiny
In Utah, the 99% success rate of a preschool program backed by Goldman Sachs is being questioned.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 5, 2015 -
Library, IT department collaborations help boost ed tech success
In the age of the digital classroom, libraries and IT specialists should no longer operate as separate entities.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 5, 2015 -
Controversial Colorado school board ousted by recall vote
The conservative school board gained national attention for a demanded rewrite of AP US History curriculum.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 5, 2015 -
Deep Dive
IDEA Public Schools reports success amid questions around data reporting
The IDEA Public Schools charter network claims a 100% college acceptance rate for all seniors since 2007.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 5, 2015 -
Minneapolis moves to help dismantle school-to-prison pipeline
The Minneapolis Office of Black Male Student Achievement is partnering with 12 schools to close the achievement gap for black youth.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 4, 2015 -
Nashville whistleblowers ignite doubt over test accuracy
Nashville schools, once failing, are now having the veracity of their new success questioned due to allegations of cheating.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 4, 2015 -
California K-12 prep academies implement new college and career readiness models
A $77 million dollar career academy high school in near Los Angeles prepares students for Common Core and careers simultaneously.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 4, 2015 -
Mississippi school funding amendment could go to court regardless of voter decision
Initiative 42 would have amended the state’s constitution to guarantee school funding, but its failure at the ballot may not be the end.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 4, 2015 -
BYOD policies show promise in rural schools
A new video from the Smarter Schools Project says that one rural school went from almost failing to thriving by embracing BYOD.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 4, 2015 -
Wyoming Ed Dept recommends new virtual K-12 options
The state's Distance Education Task Force has released new recommendations regarding cyber schools and distance ed models.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015 -
Lack of transparency in DC charter admission, enrollment prompts questions of fairness
Admissions policies are said to sometimes limit the number of disadvantaged students in an effort to 'weed out' those likely to have weaker academic records.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015 -
New York public school consortium forgoes state tests, sees higher grad rates
For over two decades, 38 public high schools in NYC have held a waiver allowing students to earn a diploma by passing only a comprehensive English exam.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015 -
Support grows for dual-language education
A new study shows bilingual instruction is best for English language learners and benefits native English speakers, too.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015 -
New analysis shows rapid school segregation growth in urban Minneapolis
A Star Tribune investigation found that 19 district elementary schools are now 80% minority students, while two are almost entirely white.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015
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