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Code.org eyes CS expansion with 11 new partnerships
The partnerships, along with a new page of curated resources, are meant to spread access to computer science ed opportunities across K-12.
By Roger Riddell • June 4, 2015 -
Is tuition the answer for New Jersey district's deficit?
The move is viewed as a way to supplement costs for taxpayers.
By Deborah Barrington • June 4, 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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Ohio charter school execs, consultant face prison terms after bribery convictions
As teachers were taking cuts in pay and other vendors went unpaid, a deal was struck with Global Educational Consultants.
By Deborah Barrington • June 4, 2015 -
NYC ed dept replaces $95M rarely used data system
By contrast, the new system, created in-house, carries a price tag of about $6 million.
By Deborah Barrington • June 4, 2015 -
Pennsylvania lawmakers push for stricter cyber school truancy accountability
The push is largely meant to uncover and address potentially abusive situations involving students with three or more days of unexcused absences.
By Roger Riddell • June 3, 2015 -
CareDox raises $900K to digitize school medical records
Formely known as MotherKnows, CareDox has raised a total of $4.9 million.
By Allie Gross • June 3, 2015 -
Florida district wades into privacy issues to target cyberbullying
Orange County school district in Florida hopes to curb bullying, both cyber and real, by monitoring students' social media profiles.
By Allie Gross • June 3, 2015 -
ACLU, NAACP, others petition Rhode Island against PARCC grad requirement
The ACLU is also taking issue with the use of PARCC exams in determining grades.
By Allie Gross • June 3, 2015 -
Khan Academy, College Board partner on free SAT practice tools
The study tools include four full-length practice tests, thousands of practice questions, interactive video lessons, and study tips.
By Allie Gross • June 3, 2015 -
Florida DOE approves Edmentum online courses
Twenty-six courses have been approved for the 2015–16 school year, under the Florida Approved Courses and Tests (FACT) Initiative.
By Allie Gross • June 2, 2015 -
Nevada legislature approves funds for ed package
A staggering $1.1 billion general fund tax package will be used to fund Gov. Brian Sandoval’s ed reform plans.
By Allie Gross • June 2, 2015 -
Christie waffles on Common Core
The New Jersey Governor does an about-face, turning against the standards he has made such a big deal about his state adopting.
By Allie Gross • June 2, 2015 -
Chicago schools CEO steps down as investigation continues
Barbara Byrd-Bennett's resignation comes as feds scrutinize a $20.5 million no-bid contract that CPS entered with her former employer in 2013.
By Allie Gross • June 2, 2015 -
Tensions remain after Minnesota's Dayton caves on pre-K
The governor and state Republicans still disagree over a handful of issues ranging from school funding to bathrooms for transgender students.
By Roger Riddell • June 1, 2015 -
Chicago seeking bilingual SPED teachers
An eductor who is bilingual and has had training in special education is in big demand in CPS.
By Allie Gross • June 1, 2015 -
UCLA Civil Rights Project issues recommendations for Buffalo schools
Gary Orfield and UCLA's Civil Rights Project research group reviewed inequity in Buffalo after the school board recieved a complaint by the U.S. Education Department’s Office of Civil Rights.
By Allie Gross • June 1, 2015 -
Virginia district unveils free pre-K digital literacy tool
Footsteps2Brilliance hopes to increase literacy for the county's 4-year-olds and broaden access to lessons and tools.
By Allie Gross • June 1, 2015 -
Tennessee lawsuit against school funding formula seeks class action status
The lawsuit alleges the state's Basic Education Program fails to fulfill the state constitution's public education promise.
By Allie Gross • June 1, 2015 -
USDA
NY council members get summer school funds restored
The council complained that the admnistration's cuts came too late in the process.
By Deborah Barrington • May 29, 2015 -
Alabama House passes school budget with no raises for teachers
The unanimously approved budget provides an additional $49.6 million for classrooms throughout the state.
By Randy Lilleston • May 28, 2015 -
Survey: School violence drops but security still boosted
The tighter security measures came in a period of four years when there was a drop in violent crime at schools, but at a time of high-profile incidents.
By Randy Lilleston • May 28, 2015 -
School pension ruling leaves IL lawmakers in a lurch
Gov. Bruce Rauner is pushing for a constitutional amendment to address an enormous problem with unfunded liabilities.
By Randy Lilleston • May 28, 2015 -
CA districts use flexible spending to boost field trips
There's evidence that the trips actually might help students on standardized tests.
By Randy Lilleston • May 28, 2015 -
Global Policy Agenda takes aim at overreliance on standardized testing
ASCD's report focuses on engaging the needs of the whole child as well as the current high-stakes testing craze.
By Allie Gross • May 28, 2015 -
Districts across the nation struggle to create social media boundaries between students and teachers
A spike in the number of uncovered relationships between students and teachers has led some districts to ponder ways to ensure social media connectivity does not cross a line.
By Allie Gross • May 28, 2015
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