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    Report: Michigan ed at risk of falling behind

    Education Trust-Midwest's annual Michigan Achieves report sees the state dropping into the bottom 10 on student achievement by 2030. 

    By Allie Gross • May 20, 2015
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    Minnesota's Dayton throws out $17B ed spending bill after pre-K rejection

    The governor has pushed for a $343 million universal preschool program, and says he won't call a now-required special session until he gets it.

    By Allie Gross • May 20, 2015
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    Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Report: School bullying on the decline

    The reported prevalence of bullying has dropped to 22%, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education.

    By Allie Gross • May 19, 2015
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    Harvard and nonprofit launch largest library of exceptional K-12 student work

    The joint venture between the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Expeditionary Learning aims to help educators raise the bar on student achievement.

    By Allie Gross • May 19, 2015
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    Professional development tapping into the power of ed apps

    Schools and districts can save travel costs with apps that provide coaching videos and other visual feedback.

    By Allie Gross • May 19, 2015
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    New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in hard push for voucher bill

    Cuomo spent the weekend visiting New York City churches and a yeshiva to gain supporters for a bill that would give $150 million in education tax credits to private schools. 

    By Allie Gross • May 19, 2015
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    Another student privacy bill introduced in Senate

    Sen. David Vitter's bill seeks to place parents and students in full control of data.

    By Allie Gross • May 19, 2015

  • Judge rejects Louisiana union claims about $60M charter school spending

    The Louisiana Association of Educators had argued that the decision to give $60 million to 33 charter schools was unconstitutional.

    By Allie Gross • May 18, 2015

  • Testing opt-out pushes leave administrators in difficult position

    District Administration spoke with Frederick Hess the director of education policy studies at American Enterprise Institute to get tips for administrators dealing with the opt-out movement. 

    By Allie Gross • May 18, 2015
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    Arizona ed chief troubled by ed board's move

    Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas says the move to the executive tower is 'unlawful.' 

    By Allie Gross • May 18, 2015
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    Survey reveals STEM and NGSS impact on schools

    Educators and administrators detailed their challenges and priorities for the 2015 Business Report: National Survey STEM Education from IESD, Inc. and STEM Market Impact. 

    By Allie Gross • May 18, 2015
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    6 decades after Brown v. Board, black students still receive unequal ed

    High-minority populations are still largely relegated to schools with fewer resources and opportunities.

    By Allie Gross • May 18, 2015
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    ITT fraud charges and online course actors: The week's most-read education news

    Fall behind? Get caught up on the importance of human connections in online courses and more right here!

    By • May 15, 2015
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    Walker faces legislative opposition to proposed $127M in K-12 cuts

    For at least the second time in as many weeks, members of the Wisconsin governor's own party are opposing his education plans.

    By • May 15, 2015

  • Philly schools consider private nurses over union citing tight budget

    The city's school district is mulling over the option of outsourcing health services — a move that would likely mean privatizing a unionized position.

    By Allie Gross • May 15, 2015
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    Possible hacking interrupts Minnesota state testing

    Testing was previously halted last month due to connectivity issues. 

    By Allie Gross • May 15, 2015
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    Nevada immigrant teaching bill clears license hurdles

    Immigrants with temporary legal status will have an easier time obtaining a teaching license under the new law. 

    By Allie Gross • May 15, 2015
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    LAUSD iPad debacle a headache for school board incumbents ahead of elections

    Charter school advocates and the city's teacher union are spending big to oust two incumbents each believes should be held accountable for the failed device rollout. 

    By Allie Gross • May 15, 2015
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    New Schools Seed Fund rebranded as Reach in spinoff

    The ed tech fund is set to focus on K-12 access and opportunity.

    By Allie Gross • May 14, 2015
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    California judge's sex ed ruling could have wider implications

    Fresno County Superior Court Judge Donald Black has banned abstinence-only education in the 40,000-student Clovis Unified School District.

    By Allie Gross • May 14, 2015
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    Louisiana's Common Core compromise bill moves forward

    The first piece of legislation calling for a review of education standards passed through the state's House Education Committee. 

    By Allie Gross • May 14, 2015
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    Grad Nation report forecasts 90% grad rate by 2020

    The Grad Nation report is optimistic about the United State's climbing graduation levels. 

    By Allie Gross • May 14, 2015
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    Senate gets its own bipartisan student privacy bill

    A new bill introduced by Sens. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) aims to protect student educational records.

    By Allie Gross • May 14, 2015
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    Michigan's School Reform Office to review EAA

    The office, which falls under the purview of Gov. Rick Snyder, will assess the state-run district's performance and overall role in Detroit's education landscape.

    By Allie Gross • May 13, 2015
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    Time for Kids launches new digital literacy platform

    Time Edge, geared towards middle school students, features current event content while also making use of the TIME Vault's primary source documents.

    By Allie Gross • May 13, 2015