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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 -
Trendline
Curriculum
Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
Digital PD alternatives offer cost-effective training option
Platforms like Knowledge Delivery Systems are boosting early career and experienced educators.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 3, 2015 -
Minnesota schools make progress toward closing achievement gaps
According to new state data, nearly two-thirds of Minnesota schools have substantially cut performance gaps between white and minority students.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 3, 2015 -
Satellite offers broadband alternative for rural schools
The FCC has expanded funding for school broadband connections. Could an increased focus on satellite for rural schools be next?
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 3, 2015 -
Final defendant in Atlanta cheating scandal sentenced
Shani Robinson, a former elementary school teacher, was handed a year behind bars in the case's final sentencing decision.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 3, 2015 -
Classroom environment, communication key to supporting autistic students
Instructional strategies, paired with tech tools, can help students with autism succeed and become more independent.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 3, 2015 -
Study validates new Florida tests
The tests, which are the basis of the state’s new high-stakes accountability system, have come under fire from school districts and teacher groups.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 2, 2015 -
School funding once again before Texas Supreme Court
A number of other states, including Washington and Kansas, are also in the throes of court cases over the constitutionality of state education funding.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 2, 2015 -
Conflicting views on tablets' role in literacy
Experts remain divided on whether the tools actually help students read more or if they’re a distraction.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 2, 2015 -
Nevada school choice law offers new challenges
The law passed in June and drew early praise but has hit some implementation roadblocks.
By Kate Schimel • Sept. 2, 2015
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