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

Texas' Abbott releases thousands of students from grad exam requirement

Legislation signed by Gov. Greg Abbott reduces the number of required exams from five to three.

By Allie Gross • May 13, 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

Chobani and Discovery Ed partner on entrepreneurship-focused virtual field trip

The May 18 conversation will include the founders of Chobani, FEED Projects, Dormify, and Plated, and will also touch on nutrition education.

By Allie Gross • May 13, 2015

U.S. News unveils 2015 Best High Schools rankings

The School for the Talented and Gifted in Dallas, TX, tops the national rankings for the fourth consecutive year, but Maryland has the highest percentage of top schools.

By Roger Riddell • May 12, 2015

Mindfulness training replacing traditional health classes

Many health classes in independent schools are broadening their subject matter to include things like life skills, yoga, and lessons on social justice.

By Allie Gross • May 12, 2015

K-12 Horizon Report sees BYOD in 20% of classrooms by year's end

Are 'bring your own device' policies and makerspaces set to go mainstream in K-12?

By Allie Gross • May 12, 2015

Intel invests $5M in Oakland computer science program

The funds will be used over the next five years on a pilot program in Oakland Unified School District.

By Allie Gross • May 12, 2015

Preschool enrollment growing, but slowly

A report released by the National Institute for Early Education Research Monday analyzes pre-K attendance and accessibility in all 50 states.

By Allie Gross • May 12, 2015

Business world inspiring data use in schools

School districts are turning to data to improve everything from reading comprehension to school bus routes.

By Allie Gross • May 12, 2015

Atlanta cheating scandal has lasting effects, study shows

Researchers from Georgia State University have found that the manipulation of test scores hurt reading and ELA performance down the road. 

By Allie Gross • May 11, 2015

Google hosts first virtual ed conference

During Education on Air, digital attendees tuned into 100 sessions being led by everyone from students and teachers to researchers and Google leaders. 

By Allie Gross • May 11, 2015

Superintendents join forces for Future Ready summit

Superintendents from 43 West Coast school districts gathered for the summit last week.

By Allie Gross • May 11, 2015

New Mexico credits evaluation system for higher teacher attendance

Since attendance is now factored into a teacher's overall evaluation, the state has seen large increases in the number of teachers showing up consistently. 

By Allie Gross • May 11, 2015

ACT swapping pencils for keyboards in more states

Next year, the test will be offered on computer in 18 states.

By Allie Gross • May 11, 2015

School grades at center of latest battle between Indiana ed board, Ritz

The latest fight came as Ritz proposed new suggestions for an effort that is said to already be largely completed.

By Allie Gross • May 8, 2015

Online assessment firm Thinkgate shuts down

The ed tech company had millions in Race to the Top funds from Ohio and Massachusetts, where it had contracts through the end of the school year.

By Allie Gross • May 8, 2015

Stephen Colbert donates $800,000 to South Carolina teachers

The gift from the television personality, a South Carolina native, will fund every existing DonorsChoose request from the state.

By Allie Gross • May 8, 2015

Test cheating inquiry requested by Arizona ed officials

Seven schools in Tucson, Tempe, and Phoenix reportedly had a high number of answers erased and corrected.

By Allie Gross • May 8, 2015

MA district spotlighted for successful state takeover

Lawrence Public Schools is still struggling, but it has made notable improvements in the four years since the state stepped in.

By Allie Gross • May 7, 2015

New Columbia, MO, school discipline guidelines aimed at school-to-prison pipeline

An agreement between several agencies in the city is meant to curb the number of students pushed into the criminal justice system for minor offenses.

By Allie Gross • May 7, 2015

Wisconsin GOP not sold on Walker's voucher plan

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos expressed concerns that Walker's plan will cut voucher funds for families already participating.

By Allie Gross • May 7, 2015

LightSail raises $3.5M, unveils new adaptive learning tools

The K-12 digital literacy startup's latest funding round was led by Intuit co-founder Scott Cook.

By Allie Gross • May 7, 2015

Google Classroom turns one, gets new upgrades

Users can now edit, create, and grade assignments from their mobile apps and leave private notes on student documents.

By Allie Gross • May 7, 2015

Amazon once again offering free access to TenMarks summer math program

For school districts with summer school programming, TenMarks provides an opportunity to keep students up to speed, or help them catch up, on critical math skills.

By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2015

Just how widespread are digital state testing issues?

According to data from FairTest, 27 states have reported hiccups with digital exams since 2013.

By Allie Gross • May 6, 2015