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Board tells West Virginia student with Down Syndrome to leave current school
The local school board voted to move the student from the high school he currently attends to one the board says is better equipped to address his disability.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 18, 2015 -
Keep E-rate funds for telephone infrastructure, educators say
In a survey, 86% of E-rate applicants, which includes schools, said they were concerned about the FCC’s phase-out of phone funds.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 18, 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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Student movement builds around California ethnic studies
Some students and educators are calling for the class to be a graduation requirement in some districts.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 18, 2015 -
House Rep. Delaney introduces universal preK legislation
The Maryland Democrat has proposed a law that would fund state-level preschool expansions.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 18, 2015 -
For districts under anti-discrimination agreements, new research offers promise
Roughly 1,400 school districts are under the watch of the Department of Education for disparities related to race, sex, disability or other attributes.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 17, 2015 -
LearnZillion announces $13 million in investments
The cloud-based Common Core curriculum provider, currently in use in more than 2,000 districts, drew investments from Owl Ventures and others.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 17, 2015 -
NYC to offer computer science for all students
"Every city dollar will be matched by one from the private sector," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Five MA students sue over charter school limits
The suit alleges that the state's cap on the number of charter schools denies them their right to a quality education.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 17, 2015 -
School employee benefits in the midst of a slow metamorphosis
Some areas, though, such as health and fitness initiatives are undergoing major innovations.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 17, 2015 -
Study: Technology doesn't always boost learning
In a new paper released Tuesday, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development found that overexposure to technology can impact educational outcomes.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 16, 2015 -
Ohio ed chief admits charter schools operated with lax oversight
Earlier this year, the state’s charter school chief stepped down over allegations that he improperly boosted schools’ scores in state accountability measures.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 16, 2015 -
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Proposal to lengthen Head Start hours raises access concerns
Some providers say a longer preschool day or year would mean cutting the number of students due to limited teachers and facilities.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 16, 2015 -
Seattle School Board, teachers near agreement to end strike
On Tuesday, the union announced that the two sides had reached a tentative resolution to the five-day face-off.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 16, 2015 -
Transparency found lacking among ed tech firms
Based on their websites, nailing down what exactly different ed tech solutions actually do can be difficult.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 16, 2015 -
Laurene Powell Jobs invests $50M in high school transformation initiative
The new initiative is soliciting proposals for innovative new high schools, with judges set to decide on a handful of schools to fund.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Principal professional development gaining importance
Principal evaluation systems are spreading and many districts face a growing need to better support and train school leaders.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 15, 2015 -
iPad settlement with Apple, Pearson may be on the way for LAUSD
The total will likely top $6 million — much less than the refund originally requested for the $1.3 billion program.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 15, 2015 -
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Indiana decision to bar undocumented immigrants from pre-K breeds controversy
Last month, Chalkbeat Indiana reported that the state would not admit students who aren't legal U.S. residents to state-backed preschool programs.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Washington AG wants state supreme court to reconsider charter decision
In a letter released late last week, Bob Ferguson's office said the ruling could jeopardize other longstanding education programs.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Texas KIPP principal details 3 MBA benefits for school leaders
Gillian Quinn-Pineda says the degree helped prepare her for the demands of the constantly shifting modern school environment.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 15, 2015 -
Environmental education provides project-based learning opportunities
As fewer students have easy access to nature, environmental education can offer a glimpse of a wider world.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 14, 2015 -
California legislature passes ethnic studies bill
The bill, which generated controversy in the state, still awaits Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 14, 2015 -
Nearly half of all K-12 devices sold are Chromebooks
Between April and June, 1.9 million of the Google-powered laptops sold in the K-12 market.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 14, 2015 -
Colorado loosens graduation requirements
The latest iteration of the state’s graduation requirements is said to be watered down compared to previous versions.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 14, 2015 -
Washington charter ruling leaves operators scrambling
Earlier this month, the Washington Supreme Court ruled that the state's charter school law was unconstitutional.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 14, 2015
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