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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 -
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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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 -
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 -
Cincinnati advocacy group takes on charter schools
The Greater Cincinnati School Advocacy Network previously criticized Ohio’s focus on testing.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 8, 2015 -
Gates doubles down on teacher evaluation systems
In a U.S. Education Forum keynote, the Microsoft co-founder said he believes his foundation is on the right track with accountability and Common Core.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 8, 2015 -
Are cut scores undermining Common Core’s intent?
States have set drastically different bars for proficiency on tests tied to the standards, preventing easy comparisons.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 8, 2015 -
Edsby graphic offers 5 signs your LMS is out-of-date
The custom-build learning management system developer, has released a graphic on how to tell if an LMS is doing its job.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 8, 2015 -
How Facebook facilitated personalized learning for a California charter network
Summit Public Schools partnered with the social media giant to build a personalized learning platform.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 8, 2015 -
Deep Dive
With Duncan heading out, what will John King Jr bring to the table?
The outgoing secretary leaves a contentious legacy as debate over an NCLB rewrite continues.
By Kate Schimel • Oct. 7, 2015
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