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Real estate investors turn focus to charter schools
A market has sprung up around providing spaces for the public schools, which are typically operated by private companies.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 15, 2015 -
New tech requires hands-on PD approach
Lamar University professor George Saltsman argues for a “go and show” model of professional development.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 14, 2015 -
States grapple with academic, financial concerns in the charter sector
At least four North Carolina charter schools have been flagged for poor performance and Indiana is contemplating limits on state loans available for charters.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 14, 2015 -
Microsoft to expand classroom coding program
The company added 11 Washington state schools to its Technology Education and Literacy in Schools initiative.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 14, 2015 -
New teacher evaluations spark legal challenges nationwide
A total of 14 cases have been brought by unions or teachers in seven states.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 14, 2015 -
Special ed changes likely in final months of Obama admin
At the meeting of the National Association of State Directors of Special Education, presenters told district and state leaders to expect new guidance.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 14, 2015 -
Former Chicago schools CEO Byrd-Bennett pleads guilty, faces prison sentence
Through tears, the former Chicago Public Schools CEO also apologized to the city's students during the hearing.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 13, 2015 -
New Jersey sees unique collaboration between schools, industry
High-tech manufacturing jobs are plentiful, and industry experts are working with schools to fill the skills gap necessary for them.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 13, 2015 -
Classroom assignments fall short of Common Core standards
A new report from the Education Trust finds that just 38% of classroom assignments were aligned to the appropriate grade level standard.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 13, 2015 -
Dual language schools continue expanding
Several states are offering increased access to dual language programs in support of both English language learners and native speakers.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 13, 2015 -
USDA
With 80% saturation, Common Core not likely going away
Despite conservative objections, the new standards are now shaping classroom instruction in most schools.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 13, 2015 -
Washington leadership shake-ups leave murky path for K-12 policy
The federal government has limited tools at its disposal to craft new policy and seems likely to stay the course.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 13, 2015 -
Deep Dive
5 ways to make dropout recovery work
As states work to raise grad rates, efforts to re-engage dropouts and help them across the finish line are gaining importance.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 12, 2015 -
School counselors play critical role in college attendance
With increasing pressure to improve college prep and attendance, counseling provides a useful tool to ensure students get the help they need.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 12, 2015 -
How useful is Twitter in building teacher networks?
Some experts remain on the fence as to how big the platform's classroom impact really is.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 12, 2015 -
California district leader: Low test scores present an opportunity
Riverside USD Assistant Superintendent Renee Hill also has tips for using and discussing the tests and students’ results.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 12, 2015 -
Study of urban grad rates sparks controversy
Officials in Minneapolis dispute a study from the Center on Reinventing Public Education, which found its rate the lowest of 50.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 12, 2015 -
Ohio highlights states' efforts to tackle charter accountability
Missteps in the Ohio charter sector have prompted a reexamination of what oversight and controls are required, as federal dollars roll in.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 12, 2015 -
Perkins, dropout recovery, and the mobile campus: The week's most-read education news
Catch up on the boost in support for accreditors following criticism from a Wall Street Journal editorial and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 9, 2015 -
DC teacher-leader program promises to produce better PD
The initiative is designed to train expert teachers in observing classrooms and giving quality feedback to peers.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 9, 2015 -
For Virginia district, modernization meant canning lockers
Low demand for lockers among high-schoolers in Albemarle County prompted the district to replace them with charging stations.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 9, 2015 -
Massachusetts bill would allow moderate charter growth
The state has historically been reluctant to loosen its reins on the charter sector.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 9, 2015 -
Local control over district to return to Jersey City
The district has been under some degree of state supervision since 1989 thanks to financial and academic troubles.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 9, 2015 -
Obama administration launches new effort to combat absenteeism
The multi-agency effort encourages schools to provide more support to chronically absent students rather than suspending.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 9, 2015 -
Former Chicago schools CEO Byrd-Bennett expected to plead guilty
The former official was charged Thursday in connection to an alleged kickback scheme involving more than $23 million in deals with a former employer.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 8, 2015
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