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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 -
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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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Minorities, low-income kids underrepresented among gifted students
Federal law mandates that progress for poor, minority, and ELL students be tracked, but no guidelines are in place for tracking that of gifted students.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015 -
Arkansas Supreme Court unanimously upholds state takeover of Little Rock schools
The court voted unanimously to uphold the state’s takeover, dismissing a lawsuit brought against the state by the district’s former board.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015 -
New report outlines best practices for ed tech privacy, management
The report highlights the need for 'robust identity and access management,' the benefits of such resources, and how schools are utilizing them.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015 -
Blacklist for troublesome kids a PR headache for Success Academy
Is the 'Got to Go' list of 16 students that a Brooklyn principal in the charter network wanted to purge from his school an isolated incident?
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015 -
ESEA 'portability' clause distressing to many
Backers of educational choice aren’t thrilled with the options currently on the table in the ESEA rewrite passed by the House of Representatives.
By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 2, 2015 -
Deep Dive
What are therapeutic schools, and how are they benefitting low-income students?
More alternative schools with therapeutic approaches are helping disadvantaged youth achieve personal and academic wellness.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 30, 2015 -
New #GoOpen campaign promotes free open ed resources
The US Department of Education is raising awareness of the OER for use in schools.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 30, 2015 -
Addressing education inequality requires more than funding alone
Disadvantaged students also need access to innovative learning models.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 29, 2015 -
Two Chicago charters given expansion green light amid ongoing debate
The approvals are proving controversial in the city's cash-strapped district, where 10 charters were recently placed on a watch list.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 29, 2015
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