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Groups signal interest in Nevada's turnaround district
Eight groups have submitted letters of intent to take on schools in a state-run program that would transform low-performing schools into charters.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 10, 2015 -
Educators turning to DIY resource banks
As educators build databases of open education resources, a few tips for administrators on how to make them work better.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 10, 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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ACT, SAT increasingly popular as high school accountability exams
More than a dozen states now use the college entrance exams in lieu of state tests to satisfy federal mandates.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 10, 2015 -
Kansas' teacher shortage and fundraising deans: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on the benefits of ed tech for students with disabilities, McGraw-Hill's testing shift, and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2015 -
Can classroom observations help prevent teacher turnover?
One Wisconsin charter network with a track record of retention says giving teachers plenty of feedback is key to keeping them around.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 7, 2015 -
Majority of Americans want less federal influence over testing
In a poll released by the Huffington Post, 56% of respondents said states should have more power over standardized testing.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 7, 2015 -
Report: Professional development is costly and ineffective
The report found that districts spend tens of thousands of dollars per year for negligible results.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 7, 2015 -
Baltimore school turns to student-led solutions to racial divides
After a series of violent confrontations, the school brought in SPIRIT, a program emphasizing conversation and collaboration between students.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 7, 2015 -
Districts offering financial perks to address teacher shortages
In areas where necessary teaching jobs remain hard to fill, districts are trying to find the money to bring new educators in.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 7, 2015 -
Deep Dive
The arts find a role in 21st century education
As districts continue to cut arts instruction, more evidence is emerging about key skills developed in art classes.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015 -
Versal launches content marketplace for teachers
The new Gadget Market will allow educators to discover and share content used in the platform's teacher-made online courses.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015 -
Ohio ed dept probe demanded by state school board members
After a recent scandal over charter school evaluations, board members say the department needs an outside review to ensure it’s meeting its obligations.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015 -
Pearson cuts contract by $1M over testing glitches
A rocky testing rollout in Minnesota this spring sees the vendor taking a pay cut.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015 -
NYC task force to go after cheating by educators
Recent episodes of number fudging and inappropriate academic behavior by teachers and principals have drawn attention to the problem.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015 -
Washington state sets graduation bar on exams below 'college-ready'
The state’s board of education voted Wednesday on the required score for graduation on its new Smarter Balanced exams.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015 -
As budget deadline looms, what Congress has slotted for schools
Once again, lawmakers have just one month left before they must approve a budget or shut down the government. How will education fare?
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 5, 2015 -
Wisconsin districts won't be impacted by virtual charter performance
As part of a budget deal, Gov. Scott Walker cut districts with low-performing virtual schools a break from state accountability.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 5, 2015 -
10 years after Katrina, no consensus on New Orleans schools overhaul
Opinions on how the city’s massive education overhaul is faring are divided sharply on everything from student performance to district function.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 5, 2015 -
School WiFi hotspots help close broadband gap
One district in St. Louis is offering portable wireless hotspot devices to help provide Internet access for all students outside of school hours.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 5, 2015 -
Los Angeles schools food chief steps down after investigation
In the second major scandal to hit L.A. schools recently, an audit accused food services of waste, ethical breaches, and shady financial dealings.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 5, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How tech-driven learning can benefit students with disabilities
Special education also stands to benefit from innovative school models and personalization.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 5, 2015 -
NYC poised to approve $30M ed deal with Amazon
The deal would cover the development of an online marketplace for digital classroom tools and resources.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 4, 2015 -
ACLU video depicts officer handcuffing third grader
The case is the latest in a series of controversies around how schools discipline students, especially minorities and those with disabilities.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 4, 2015 -
Coding courses provide entry point for girls in tech
Between summer bootcamps and additional computer science courses, Florida educators are looking to get more young women into tech careers.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 4, 2015 -
NY district's solar move could cut energy costs in half
Warwick School District in upstate New York invested $4.7 million in the project, which is expected to be completed next year.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 4, 2015
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