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Rhode Island governor launches school repair program
Across the country, states are struggling to find solutions to crumbling schools.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 13, 2015 -
Districts find 21st century solutions for missing textbooks
At the start of the school year, figuring out how many textbooks are in stock and where they are is a major challenge for many districts.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 13, 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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Ed Dept issues $28.4M in grants for AP test-takers
The grants will help subsidize the cost of Advanced Placement exams, which can help students start out ahead in college.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 13, 2015 -
Colorado school board to consider testing cutbacks
A new proposal is testing the limits of the NCLB waiver system.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Teach for America hirings, applications dip
Fewer college graduates applied to the teaching program, which has seen controversy around its diversity and training practices.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Given a choice, N Carolina principals laid off less-effective teachers
After a budget shortfall, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg district gave principals control over who to keep and who to let go.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Ferguson-area superintendent: Holistic approach can help break poverty cycle
Tiffany Anderson says schools are at the center of community improvement and can play a role in driving out oppression.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Online tutoring programs adding support after school
Students now expect to be able to learn when and where they want. Can online tutoring programs help schools respond?
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Deep Dive
4 alternatives to zero tolerance discipline
As national conversations over race and discipline gain steam, schools have a variety of choices.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 12, 2015 -
Google launches teacher training center
The tech giant now provides tips and training for teachers using its classroom tools.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 11, 2015 -
Why schools struggle to tackle 'summer melt'
Between 10-15% of high school students with college plans never make it to campus in the fall. What can schools do?
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 11, 2015 -
New Chicago schools budget includes 479 teacher layoffs
The tightened budget, released Monday, is based on receiving state dollars that may never arrive.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 11, 2015 -
Ohio governor wants to overhaul state board of ed
Gov. John Kasich says the current structure lends itself to infighting and gives too much control over the state's education department.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 11, 2015 -
For 1:1 success, administrators must plan beyond the device
Even the best-prepared school district can run afoul of less obvious problems, from a lack of longterm goals or a missing consensus.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 11, 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 -
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 -
Judge: New York teacher exam not biased against minorities
On Friday, a federal judge ruled that the new licensing exam evaluated skills necessary to teach effectively and is not discriminatory.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 10, 2015 -
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 -
Connecticut replaces state exam with SAT due to overtesting concerns
Officials announced Thursday that they were replacing an existing state exam with the SAT to mitigate the number of tests juniors have to take.
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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