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How can learning spaces adapt to new models of education?
As classrooms and workplaces move closer toward collaboration, school spaces need to change, too.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 28, 2015 -
Deep Dive
These 10 trends are shaping the future of education
Innovation in the space likely won't create an all-new landscape, but it will be markedly different.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 27, 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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Michigan district pairs students with employers for job training
Hamilton Community Schools has developed partnerships with local businesses to give students a path toward potential careers.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 27, 2015 -
San Bernardino overhauls IT for one-stop shop model
The nation's biggest county transformed its technology infrastructure so employees spent more time focusing on the needs of schools and teachers.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 27, 2015 -
Knewton launches free personalized learning tool
The program uses an artificial intelligence program to determine which pieces of content will best help a student learn.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 27, 2015 -
San Francisco's Salesforce ed partnership is about more than devices
The Salesforce Foundation originally donated funds for training and hardware, but a new donation places the focus on educators.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 27, 2015 -
Talks to resolve Arizona's $1B school funding lawsuit break down
After education groups brought a lawsuit against the state legislature to put more dollars toward schools, the courts ordered both sides to negotiate.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 27, 2015 -
New York crafts plan to reduce testing opt-outs
The state's education commissioner is developing a toolkit, including legal advice, for superintendents to use in their opt-out response.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 26, 2015 -
Companies, schools struggle with varying ed tech procurement practices
The convergence of school technology and instructional strategies can make financial planning challenging.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 26, 2015 -
Nevada receives $1.3M settlement from Measured Progress
The test provider will refund part of its contract and fund new science assessments following a botched rollout of new state tests.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 26, 2015 -
Report: State school takeovers 'strip political power' from minorities
A new report from The Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools says state takeovers disproportionately impact black and Hispanic communities.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 26, 2015 -
Study finds minority students disproportionately disciplined in Southern states
Black students made up nearly half of suspensions and expulsions in 13 Southern states despite accounting for less than a quarter of total students.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 26, 2015 -
Deep Dive
3 tips to boost student health and improve learning
A new report from the Education Commission of the States reinforces connections between wellness and performance.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 26, 2015 -
Pilot program helps districts tackle cyberbullying
The helpline assists administrators in identifying potential harassment on social media channels and addressing the situation.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 25, 2015 -
Federal policy changes won't fix ed's problems, says veteran teacher
In a new book, Oklahoma teacher John Thompson says rewrites of old education laws will likely result in more disruption in the schools that need it least.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 25, 2015 -
3D printers provide introductions to engineering, design skills
Tech-focused teachers and cheaper prices are turning the innovative production method into an effective teaching tool.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 25, 2015 -
Ed Dept looks for ways to quickly test tech tools
The department has issued a request for ideas on how to do rapid tests of efficacy, including creating guidelines and assessment methods.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 25, 2015 -
PDK/Gallup poll: 64% of Americans see overemphasis on testing
The 47th annual PDK/Gallup survey on attitudes toward education found that many feel students should be evaluated on a variety of metrics.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 25, 2015 -
Meet the modern school bus
GPS tracking, automated routing systems, and other tech tools are transforming how districts get students to school.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 24, 2015 -
Pearson looks to the future with focus fully on ed
The company, which recently sold off its media investments, does roughly $5 billion in schools-related business in the United States alone.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 24, 2015 -
Data shows feds rarely step in at struggling schools
One expert believes that fears of heavy-handed federal intervention in schools are out of proportion with reality.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 24, 2015 -
Four more states get NCLB waiver renewals
Only five states are still waiting to see if their waivers from the federal education laws harshest mandates will be renewed.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 24, 2015 -
Over 8,000 Boston students still lack a school assignment
With the first day of school just three weeks away, a software glitch has district employees scrambling to place students.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 24, 2015 -
Cheating prevention and Amplify's sale: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on digital transcripts' 'quiet revolution' and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2015 -
91% of parents want computer science in schools
A Gallup poll finds that most believe computer science instruction is a good use of school resources.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 21, 2015
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