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AT&T's latest offering could reduce online testing's bandwidth burden
The telecommunications giant is now allowing customers to rapidly increase or decrease bandwidth capacity when necessary.
By Kate Schimel • July 9, 2015 -
Nevada to split largest school district
A proposal for the Clark County school system, which includes Las Vegas, looks likely to move forward despite concern from some officials.
By Kate Schimel • July 9, 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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Deep Dive
Survey: Majority of teachers using tech, but need more training
A new survey from publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt shows 97% of educators using tech in their classrooms, but many worry about privacy and accountability.
By Kate Schimel • July 9, 2015 -
House passes ESEA rewrite, Senate still debating
On Wednesday evening, the House of Representatives passed a Republican-driven rewrite of ESEA, with just five votes tipping the balance.
By Kate Schimel • July 9, 2015 -
Chris Cerf named Newark schools chief
The appointment of former New Jersey education commissioner and ally of Gov. Chris Christie narrowly passed a Newark school board vote Wednesday.
By Kate Schimel • July 9, 2015 -
Congress pushes budgets with big Ed Dept cuts
Republicans on both the Senate and House Appropriations Committees have passed bills with billions in cuts.
By Kate Schimel • July 8, 2015 -
Congressional debate of ESEA reauthorization under way
Both the House and Senate kicked off discussion around the long-anticipated rewrite, but can it make it through both chambers and the Oval Office?
By Kate Schimel • July 8, 2015 -
NWEA, NoRedInk team up to fix student exam feedback
NoRedInk’s technology will be used to give students individualized support in writing and grammar based on test performance.
By Kate Schimel • July 8, 2015 -
Oklahoma releases draft of standards to replace Common Core
The state is soliciting feedback via town hall meetings and online surveys.
By Kate Schimel • July 8, 2015 -
Researcher: Principal hiring methods out-of-date
Cal State Fresno's Brandon Palmer says principal hiring methods haven’t been updated since the 1950s and don’t match current leadership needs.
By Kate Schimel • July 8, 2015 -
Deep Dive
9 ed tech developments to note from ISTE 2015
Whether you missed the giant K-12 ed tech show in Philly or just didn't have time to see everything on display, we've got you covered.
By Roger Riddell • July 7, 2015 -
Ohio tosses PARCC exams in favor of AIR
After complaints of technical glitches and overly long tests, Ohio is moving on with Common Core-aligned tests from the American Institutes for Research.
By Kate Schimel • July 7, 2015 -
Florida wants to award teachers for high school test scores
The state is offering up to $10,000 to educators who scored high on college entry exams like the ACT or SAT.
By Kate Schimel • July 7, 2015 -
North Carolina pushes plan for at-risk students as part of lawsuit
In response to a judge's request, the state is promoting a plan to improve its struggling schools that includes an advisory committee on at-risk students.
By Kate Schimel • July 7, 2015 -
Wisconsin's alternative teacher licensure proposal is dead
State lawmakers are throwing out a proposal that would have loosened requirements for a teacher's license, including eliminating the need for a high school diploma.
By Kate Schimel • July 7, 2015 -
ESEA reauthorization headed to Senate floor
Sen. Mitch McConnell has announced he will call the bill reauthorizing one of the nation's biggest education laws to the floor Tuesday.
By Kate Schimel • July 7, 2015 -
Deep Dive3 key questions to consider on the path to School 2.0 [ISTE 2015]
During one of the show's most interesting panels, experts tackled everything from corporate involvement to standardization.
By Roger Riddell • July 6, 2015 -
New York City sees drop in summer school students
Data from the city's education department shows fewer students required to attend summer school or be held back a grade.
By Kate Schimel • July 6, 2015 -
Louisiana schools gain greater oversight, can now select textbooks
Gov. Bobby Jindal signed a bill giving districts more latitude to pick what materials to use in their classroom.
By Kate Schimel • July 6, 2015 -
Tunica schools leader resigns as Mississippi eyes state takeover
Steven Chandler's departure follows the district's failure to meet 25 of 31 state accreditation standards.
By Kate Schimel • July 6, 2015 -
Amid ed layoffs and cuts, Chicago pays millions to financial, legal firms
The city's public schools have spent over $18 million on legal and financial costs of debt-refinancing and borrowing deals launched by Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
By Kate Schimel • July 6, 2015 -
Connecticut to appoint CEO for struggling school district
A state-selected leader will take the reins in August in Winchester, a struggling school system whose finances are in disarray.
By Kate Schimel • July 6, 2015 -
Deep Dive
ISTE 2015: What you need to know from the K-12 IT mega-gathering
From sessions to announcements, here's a rundown of everything we saw at this year's convention in Philadelphia.
By Roger Riddell • July 3, 2015 -
Deep Dive
District tech leaders share 4 tips for device deployment success [ISTE 2015]
Despite the spotlight on Los Angeles' iPad flop, a panel of California administrators said 1:1 can be done.
By Roger Riddell • July 2, 2015 -
iPads, Phoenix, and ISTE: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Catch up on the ed impact of the Supreme Court's gay marriage ruling, the University of Phoenix's enrollment woes, and more right here.
By Roger Riddell • July 2, 2015
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