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Deep Dive
Cities take innovative approaches to launch K-12 computer science
Making K-12 computer science initiatives work requires dialing in everything from teacher training to curriculum design.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 26, 2015 -
East Palo Alto's Primary School blends education, healthcare
Led by Mark Zuckerberg's wife, Priscilla Chan, the school is founded on the premise that student health is intrinsically linked to learning.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 25, 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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New lawsuit claims Pennsylvania misused funding for charters
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association alleges money from the Gaming Fund/Property Tax Relief Fund was improperly funneled to charter schools.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 25, 2015 -
Will wearable tech become a classroom mainstay?
Declining costs mean emerging wearable technology is now more accessible than ever.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 25, 2015 -
Congress weighs two paths for Title I's $14.5B
The funding plan will be included in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 25, 2015 -
Obama announces push to scale back standardized testing
A proposal by the administration would cap testing at 2% of a student's annual classroom instruction time.
By Erin McIntyre • Oct. 25, 2015 -
Rochester planning 'Beacon' school with coordinated services
The model will allow students to get the services they need depending on their situation, from meals to free healthcare or school supplies.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 23, 2015 -
Ohio Democrats push charter oversight bills
A new report from the liberal-leaning Center for Media and Democracy found that the charter sector lacked state and federal oversight.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 23, 2015 -
New teacher exams raise questions of cheating
Some companies have begun providing services to help teachers pass certification and evaluation assessments.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 23, 2015 -
STEM growth bolstered by increasing public, Congressional support
New legislation intended to boost computer science and other tech fields is expected to place further emphasis on STEM in the classroom.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 23, 2015 -
Pearson stocks fall 16% after earnings dip
The education materials provider saw sales decline, in part thanks to lower US community college enrollment.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 23, 2015 -
Equal access plans for DC, 17 states approved by Ed Dept
The plans were approved under the Excellent Educators for All Initiative, which aims to guarantee equal access to high-quality education for all students
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2015 -
California administrator shares advice on avoiding 1:1 speed bumps
Tustin Unified School District's Robert Craven has overseen the rollout of five separate 1:1 deployments.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Texas teacher tries 'clean slate' approach to classroom prep
Ramy Mahmoud committed to not looking at students’ academic records or data for the first two weeks of school.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Privacy breaches reveal much-needed lessons for districts
More schools and districts are facing data breaches, highlighting a lack of planning and a need to improve training.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Missouri to halt unnecessary student data collection
An audit found that the state's education department was collecting redundant data, including social security numbers, and securing it improperly.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Deep Dive
5 ways school leaders can make the most of Twitter
Many administrators are still struggling to get a handle on the social media platform.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Pairing video, Google Forms offers interactive learning model
Kelly Grotrian, a social studies teacher in New Jersey, is experimenting with a new take on document-based questions.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 21, 2015 -
Districts nationwide grappling with bus driver shortage
Strict requirements for entry and high levels of turnover are helping fuel the shortages.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 21, 2015 -
North Carolina struggles with teacher turnover
A new report says the state has seen increasing turnover despite legislative efforts.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 21, 2015 -
Ed Dept releases guidance on undocumented students
A new guidebook aims to help school districts navigate the uncertain waters of enrolling and educating students without citizenship.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 21, 2015 -
What are the nation's most innovative K-12 schools?
Noodle's Innovative Schools report identifies the 41 most innovative public, private, and charter schools in the US.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 21, 2015 -
Snyder unveils new plan for Detroit schools
The state is setting aside $70 million a year to help cover the troubled city’s education funding deficit and replace its current school system.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 20, 2015 -
Making the most of district websites requires an innovative approach
Districts must now design their websites to perform on multiple devices, and some are turning to more innovative, open-source approaches.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 20, 2015 -
Pennsylvania bills would allow student tech opt-outs in certain situations
Two proposals would require districts to inform parents when tech is used that doesn’t meet student data privacy protection requirements.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 20, 2015
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