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Marijuana farmers in CO county foot bill for local scholarships
County officials say they think the measure is a first, but primarily they want to give more students access to higher education.
By Deborah Barrington • Nov. 11, 2015 -
With $32 million funding boost, Schoology poised to expand globally
The company plans to use the funds to take on competitors and grow beyond the 130 countries where it's currently utilized.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 10, 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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Bilingual ed can bring economic advantages for students
Bilingual education can help the competitiveness of U.S. students in a global workforce, a concept that is converting traditional opponents to supporters.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 10, 2015 -
Turning one AL school around with interactive STEM education
One superintendent's embrace of STEM brought significant changes -- including a novel aquarium project -- to his district in under a year.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 10, 2015 -
New survey shows 'grim' reading levels and habits for students
Renaissance Learning's 2016 "What Kids Are Reading" report shows students in the U.S. aren't meeting the most basic college and career readiness reading standards.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 10, 2015 -
CO official says 'sexting' is prevalent in US schools
The investigation into Cañon County High School, Colorado students involves a sexting chain comprised of hundreds of images, some apparently taken on campus.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 10, 2015 -
Deep Dive
VT Agency's Tom Alderman on mandated personalized learning plans for students
"The intention is to put students at the center of the construction of their own learning experience ..." Alderman said.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 10, 2015 -
'Measuring Up' survey yields suggestions for low-performing urban districts
A new survey of 50 urban schools finds some districts are making headway.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 9, 2015 -
'Philosophical overhaul' of traditional principal role subject of new video
Texas elementary school principal Todd Nesloney talks about his job as "lead learner" and how it encourages staff and students.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 9, 2015 -
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 -
Deep Dive
'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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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