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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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Duncan, King tout higher graduation rates
During a Monday roundtable, John King joined Arne Duncan to discuss the climbing rates and what they should mean for the pending NCLB rewrite.
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 -
Boise ISD and KIPP Chicago among new Alma clientele
The student information and learning management system has tripled its customer base with its latest expansion, serving students in 37 states.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 20, 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 -
Sponsored by Waterford Institute
Getting children kindergarten-ready in ultra-rural regions
Waterford Institute's new technology is providing cloud-based reading curricula for children living in rural areas without Internet connections or electricity.
Oct. 20, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Why K-12 should leverage higher ed for STEM instruction
Professor James Dorward shares lessons from Utah State University’s GEAR UP program.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 19, 2015 -
Could Windows 10 imperil student data privacy?
Changes in the latest version of Microsoft's operating system have raised questions about the company’s commitment to privacy.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 19, 2015 -
AltSchool gains more proponents — and critics — with Brooklyn expansion
The Mark Zuckerberg-backed private school combines technology and freeform learning.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 19, 2015 -
Tester introduces bill to train more rural teachers
Montana Sen. Jon Tester plans to introduce a bill to support the development of a stronger rural teaching force.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 19, 2015 -
Los Angeles hit with $1B suit over treatment of older teachers
Rafe Esquith, known for his efforts to increase access for low-income students, has sued the district for pushing out older teachers to save money.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 19, 2015 -
Ohio district finds success with blended Common Core approach
Worthington City Schools has implemented the new standards with a mix of online instruction and activities and a student-driven approach.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 19, 2015
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