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Long Beach launches personalized learning program for teachers
The district will begin offering the 'myPD' platform to help teachers craft individualized learning plans for improvement.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 29, 2015 -
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Tennessee study casts doubt on benefits of preschool
Researchers caution that the results should be an incentive to improve preschool offerings, rather than do away with them entirely.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 29, 2015 -
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Curriculum
Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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Virginia contemplates measured accountability approach
As pass rates on state tests drop, education officials are advocating for a more nuanced, cautious approach to high-stakes accountability.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 29, 2015 -
Schools pilot Google's Cardboard system
The system, which Education Dive previewed earlier this year, offers students virtual tours of landmarks in foreign countries and more.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 29, 2015 -
Deep Dive
3 innovative ways to make school health a daily practice
As National Childhood Obesity Month highlights, school health isn’t just about medical emergencies.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 28, 2015 -
Missouri prof says K-12 must move beyond the standard report card
University of Missouri-St. Louis education professor Cathy Vatterott told District Administration that grading processes should be revised.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 28, 2015 -
Teachers reluctant to adopt social media in the classroom
A survey of US educators from the University of Phoenix College of Education reveals just 13% use social media as a teaching tool.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 28, 2015 -
Kentucky expands high-speed Internet to all schools
All 173 schools in the state will now have access thanks to a partnership between the state and AT&T.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 28, 2015 -
Wyoming developing student social media privacy law
The law would prevent school districts from accessing students' non-district-affiliated social media accounts.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 28, 2015 -
New state tests to undergo federal peer review
The tests will have to be deemed acceptable through peer review in order for states’ NCLB waivers to remain in place.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 28, 2015 -
College Board and low-income high-achievers: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on ways to incorporate play into innovative instruction and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 25, 2015 -
Racial bias in schools gaining increased spotlight
The issue's spotlight has grown alongside incidents highlighting racial bias in policing, with Education Week the latest media outlet to investigate.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 25, 2015 -
Seattle ends suspensions for elementary students
The city’s school board voted Thursday to end suspensions for certain nonviolent offenses and review the district’s discipline policies.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 25, 2015 -
Congress introduces legislation to close digital divides
A bipartisan bill was introduced to the House calling for a study of the homework gap and support for pilot programs to close it.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 25, 2015 -
As cost decreases, more districts gain easy-access data systems
In the past, districts have opted to store data in cheaper archival systems.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 25, 2015 -
Do online ELL tests offer a better measure of ability?
Two new computer-based ELL tests are debuting this year, raising educators’ hopes of a better assessment.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 25, 2015 -
Tech transforms parent-teacher communications
Digital platforms offer new ways to engage parents, but research suggests the use of multiple avenues, including in-person, text, and digital tools.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 24, 2015 -
North Carolina's digital learning plan takes data-driven approach
The plan is the result of a combination of state laws and increasing pressure to change the way education is practiced.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 24, 2015 -
CAP researcher makes his case for testing
Ulrich Boser, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, says assessments play a crucial role in education.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 24, 2015 -
Plan for overcrowded NYC schools highlights class, race divides
Families are up in arms over a plan to rezone schools in a handful of Brooklyn neighborhoods.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 24, 2015 -
Deep Dive
5 ways schools can prepare for medical emergencies
We took a look at the barriers to preparing for urgent medical situations — and how to fix them.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 24, 2015 -
Versal goes mobile
While not in app form just yet, the company's course creation platform is now optimized for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 23, 2015 -
As music education fades, districts get creative
Funding cuts have left some districts with scant music instruction, so administrators are getting creative about funding and delivery.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 23, 2015 -
Pushing back high school start times proves difficult
Research has touted the benefit of extra sleep for students, but the politics and economics around changing start times can prove intractable.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 23, 2015 -
Plan for Los Angeles schools involves 50% charter enrollment
A plan backed by the well-known Broad Foundation would more than triple the district’s charter enrollment.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 23, 2015
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