Contentious vote set on publicly supporting $490 M Los Angeles charter expansion

Supporting expansion will put the board in a poor position with the teacher's union, which has held protest rallies.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 9, 2015

Teachers disagree over meaning of 'formative assessments'

The knock on formative assessments is that they are one-time evaluations, not ongoing progress checks.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 9, 2015

States balk at high cost for Common Core implementation

Spending, by some accounts, has topped $7 billion, but more and more states are abandoning the standards. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 9, 2015

'Mindset For Learning' author discusses reinforcing agency, attitudes

Apart from content and skills, can teachers teach the habits needed for academic success, a love of learning, and change?

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 9, 2015

W Virginia ed leaders encourage 1:1 to disrupt digital inequity

State Superintendent Dr. Michael Martirano wants a computer or tablet in the hands of every student in grades 3-12 by 2020.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 9, 2015

STEAM gaining momentum in schools

Many tech jobs that drive STEM-based learning also seek out creativity and innovation, necessitating the arts in curriculum.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 9, 2015

How did Chromebooks corner the K-12 market?

With 2.5 million Google-powered Chromebooks shipped to schools in the first half of 2015 alone, the device has surged in popularity for several reasons.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 9, 2015

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

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

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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

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