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PARCC votes on, releases testing cut scores
The consortium originally opted not to release how high students would have to score to pass but changed course Thursday.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 11, 2015 -
Despite ongoing criticism, Common Core likely here to stay
The standards have taken hold in many states, with repeated repeal efforts falling short.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 11, 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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Long Beach USD using data to train teachers
The California district has incorporated student data dashboards into its professional development strategy.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 11, 2015 -
School lunches are getting healthier, but students are opting out
A new CDC study finds more school lunches include vegetables and whole grains, but some districts are seeing affluent students bring their own.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 11, 2015 -
Achievement gaps highlighted by California Common Core tests
Proficiency rates in the state were, as anticipated, low, but white students performed better on average.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 11, 2015 -
Schoology now used in over 1,000 schools and districts
The learning management system is now used by over 1,000 educational institutions.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 10, 2015 -
Chicago teachers may need to pay more for pensions
The city's school district has struggled financially and is trying to balance its budget, in part by cutting its pension payments.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 10, 2015 -
Negotiations with Seattle teachers may resume Thursday
Negotiations between the union and the school district stalled out following the Labor Day weekend.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 10, 2015 -
Illinois law takes aim at school-to-prison pipeline
Under the new policy, school districts will have to rewrite their discipline policies to limit suspensions and expulsions.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 10, 2015 -
Could Amazon's $50 tablets mark a larger push into ed market?
The low price could make it a prime candidate to market to schools.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 10, 2015 -
Deep Dive
4 digital alternatives to textbooks
Digital texts offer new instructional possibilities, but finding the best fit for the classroom can be tricky.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 9, 2015 -
Teacher strikes push Washington to brink of education crisis
"Nobody really wants to strike, but at this point the school board has not come to the table with a serious proposal to get it done," said Phyllis Campano, union official.
By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 9, 2015 -
ESEA said to be a Congressional priority as new session begins
Prior to hashing out the conflicting rewrites, however, lawmakers must avert a government shutdown that could have ed implications.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 9, 2015 -
Florida district locks students out of WiFi networks
Widespread use by students for non-educational purposes had the district paying for an extra 3 gigabits.
By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 9, 2015 -
Washington Supreme Court voids charter schools
Just how this plays out depends on whether the court will reconsider. Voters had given support to charter schools in 2012, but by a small margin.
By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 9, 2015 -
Report: Los Angeles' iPad woes ongoing
A $340,000 review by researchers from AIR finds ongoing problems with LAUSD's long-troubled device deployment.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 8, 2015 -
Deep Dive
The new face of personalized learning is a computer
The rise of AI-driven personalized learning raises new questions for educators.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 8, 2015 -
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Lawmakers disagree on pre-K implementation despite consensus on importance
Particular points of contention at the state level include where the programs are based and who they're operated by.
By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 8, 2015 -
Author of 'Brown at 60' study sees little effort to prevent resegregation
A year after a report found that U.S. schools are moving back toward segregation, its author sees disaster on the horizon following little change.
By Deborah Barrington • Sept. 8, 2015 -
Trends, diversity, and Common Core: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on tech's ability to help students build stronger mentorship bonds and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 4, 2015 -
Facebook partnering with charter network on personalized learning software
The move marks the social media giant’s entry into education technology.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 4, 2015 -
Stanford ed expert Darling-Hammond announces new think tank
The Learning Policy Institute, as it will be called, aims to bridge the gap between education research and education policy.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 4, 2015 -
New Jersey parent group sues over test-based graduation requirements
On Tuesday, a group of parents asked that state tests, along with the ACT and SAT, not be used to determine whether a student can graduate.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 4, 2015 -
Los Angeles school focuses on STEM for learning disabilities
The STEM3 Academy's model is centered around instruction that helps disabled students find success in career and life.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 4, 2015 -
House ed committee chair Kline won't seek re-election
The Minnesota Republican has spearheaded the chamber’s rewrite of No Child Left Behind.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 4, 2015
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