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Oregon bill to report immunization rates moves to the House
Proponents of the bill say the purpose is to provide more information for parents, while opponents say it could lead to bullying and shaming.
By Kate Schimel • July 2, 2015 -
Delaware ends education-oriented legislative session
Like many states this year, Delaware’s state legislature took on serious education issues, including testing and charter schools.
By Kate Schimel • July 2, 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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School districts, ed organizations launch student privacy initiative
School districts and employee-related organizations are launching an initiative to publicize student privacy practices.
By Kate Schimel • July 2, 2015 -
BloomBoard opens new professional development marketplace
The startup is launching a new space for educators to access free and paid professional development resources.
By Kate Schimel • July 2, 2015 -
STEM expands pathways for students with disabilities
The founder of a 3D printing company knows first-hand how hands-on learning and ed tech can transform how students with disabilities learn.
By Kate Schimel • July 2, 2015 -
Deep Dive
For large districts, superintendent churn is the norm
Researchers find school board conflict among the leading causes for departures, but high turnover isn't inevitable.
By Kate Schimel • July 2, 2015 -
It's official: Minecraft enters education
Microsoft is looking to find more ways for the video game to be a part of classroom learning and support teachers’ work.
By Kate Schimel • July 1, 2015 -
As Chicago union contract expires, talks grind to a halt
Teacher evaluations are a sticking point of the negotiations as many expect lower rated professionals to be first in line for layoffs.
By Kate Schimel • July 1, 2015 -
STEM experts: Involve parents in the learning process
At the U.S. STEM Solutions conference on Monday, a panel discussion focused on tricks for getting parents involved in STEM learning.
By Kate Schimel • July 1, 2015 -
State plans to redistribute quality teaching force offer few new ideas
Many plans failed to develop new strategies and tactics to ensure all levels of schools had highly rated teachers on staff.
By Kate Schimel • July 1, 2015 -
Expert: In school reform, context matters
After attending a conference looking at New Orleans’s school reforms, one Los Angeles researcher says what works there won’t work everywhere.
By Kate Schimel • July 1, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Tuesday at ISTE 2015: STEM and baseball, Blackboard, and 'School 2.0'
With announcements winding down, one panel debated whether the wrong kind of tech use and standardization are standing in the way of real learning.
By Roger Riddell • June 30, 2015 -
Newark overhaul may have violated NCLB waiver terms
In a June 19 letter, a U.S. Department of Education official said former Newark superintendent Cami Anderson may have overstepped her role in defining the city’s turnaround plan.
By Kate Schimel • June 30, 2015 -
Louisiana gubernatorial contender: We need a new schools leader
John Bel Edwards, a Democrat running for governor’s office in Louisiana, says he’d like to see John White, the current schools superintendent, replaced.
By Kate Schimel • June 30, 2015 -
Court: Colorado school voucher program is unconstitutional
The Colorado Supreme Court has determined that a school voucher program run by one of the state’s largest districts was unconstitutional.
By Kate Schimel • June 30, 2015 -
Report: High school graduation rate hits record but other indicators still low
ACSD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) released state-by-state snapshots looking at student health, engagement and academic success.
By Kate Schimel • June 30, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Monday at ISTE 2015: Google's Cardboard, what works in 1:1, and fed talks
Get caught up on the sessions and all of the latest announcements from Google, NWEA, Samsung, and more.
By Roger Riddell • June 29, 2015 -
Deep Dive
FCC's Rosenworcel: Students need broadband at home, too [ISTE 2015]
Averting the 'homework gap' is critical to ensuring equity, says the commissioner.
By Roger Riddell • June 29, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Ed Dept's Culatta: Tech must do more than digitize the traditional [ISTE 2015]
The department is rolling out a new tool to spread the word about what's working nationwide.
By Roger Riddell • June 29, 2015 -
Arizona board of ed, superintendent await judge's decision
The state board of education has asked a county court to toss out a lawsuit that would fortify the state superintendent’s power fire board staffers.
By Kate Schimel • June 29, 2015 -
California school district launches college-oriented summer classes
In an effort to ease the transition to high school, Napa Valley is launching a summer academy for rising ninth graders.
By Kate Schimel • June 29, 2015 -
Amplify likely to end tablets for schools program
After a troubled rollout, the company has quietly discontinued new orders from its supplier.
By Kate Schimel • June 29, 2015 -
Despite food vendor's fraud lawsuit, DC schools likely to move ahead with $32M contract
The DC city council is looking to renew the controversial contract in order to prevent service disruption.
By Kate Schimel • June 29, 2015 -
Computer science courses gain importance in state graduation requirements
In response to growing demand for computer jobs, more states are offering students opportunities to fill their graduation requirements with computer science courses.
By Kate Schimel • June 26, 2015 -
Deep Dive
What's the future of iPads in schools?
The debacle in Los Angeles and changing technologies have shifted focus from the once-popular device.
By Kate Schimel • June 26, 2015
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