3 convicted Atlanta administrators get reduced sentencing

The educators will be on probation for seven years (instead of 13) when they get out of prison. 

By Allie Gross • May 1, 2015

IL labeled 'high risk' for not administering science exams this year

The U.S. Department of Education is coming down on the state, which could have its funding jeopardized due to its now 'high-risk' status.

By Allie Gross • May 1, 2015

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Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments. 

By K-12 Dive staff

Obama gives 10,000 e-books to underserved students

The book promises are part of a White House partnership with five major book publishing houses. 

By Allie Gross • May 1, 2015

Assistant Sec Delisle leaving Ed Dept for nonprofit

Deborah Delisle, who oversaw the issuing of No Child Left Behind waivers to states, will head the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

By Allie Gross • May 1, 2015

Edmodo launches new app aimed at increasing parental involvement

In a blog post, General Manager of Consumer Ketan Kothari stressed the importance of parental involvement. 

By Allie Gross • April 30, 2015

Controversial truancy court suspended in Texas district

The news follows a recent report that found Texas prosecutes more than double the number of student truancy cases than any other state in the U.S. 

By Allie Gross • April 30, 2015

Study: School closures breed academic success

The Thomas B. Fordham Institute dove into date surrounding the closure of charter and traditional public schools, asserting that closing low-performing schools benefits students. 

By Allie Gross • April 30, 2015

Amplify reorganizing to streamline efforts internally

Facing annual losses over the past two fiscal years, the News Corp-owned ed tech provider is shaking things up with a 'One Amplify' initiative that aims to bring together its five divisions. 

By Allie Gross • April 30, 2015

White House announces $3M in Native American ed grants

The grants will be available to Native American communities for college- and career-readiness goals. 

By Allie Gross • April 30, 2015

Bipartisan student data privacy bill introduced in U.S. House

The legislation would address concerns ranging from advertising targeted at students to data security and breach protocols.

By Roger Riddell • April 29, 2015

5 tech budget issues every school and district must consider

A closer look at key issues identified by Insight Public Sector and what administrators should keep in mind.

By Roger Riddell • April 29, 2015

New York City to merge small schools

The plan runs counter to a Bloomberg-era policy that divided large failing schools into smaller schools.

By Allie Gross • April 29, 2015

Survey: IT leaders most concerned about funds, assessment readiness

The Consortium for School Networking's third annual K-12 IT Leadership Survey has some revealing finds.

By Allie Gross • April 29, 2015

Amazon unveils Whispercast 3.0, throws in free tech support

Already used in over half of the 250 largest K-12 districts in the U.S., Whispercast is looking to make a bigger splash with its latest round of updates.

By Allie Gross • April 29, 2015

Connecticut budget committee cuts charter expansion funds

The decision will allow more funds for private scholarships and impoverished school districts.

By Allie Gross • April 29, 2015

Academic impact of ed tech investments called into question

Venture funding for ed tech is expected to hit $2 billion this year, but some question whether these investments are paying off in the classroom.

By Allie Gross • April 29, 2015

Eye-tracking videos help students learn to read

A new study found that students who watched an eye-tracking video recording of a graduate student scored higher on a verbal recall and knowledge transfer exam.

By Allie Gross • April 28, 2015

Alabama to require all districts to offer virtual schools

By the 2016-17 school year, every high school student in the state will have the option of attending online classes.

By Allie Gross • April 28, 2015

Are public boarding schools the answer to Buffalo's troubled school system?

Advocates say it's well worth the $20,000 per-student price tag to take students out of adverse situations like poverty and allow them to focus solely on learning.

By Allie Gross • April 28, 2015

Obama to participate in Discovery Ed virtual field trip

On Thursday morning, classrooms will be able to participate in a discussion with the president about the importance of reading.

By Allie Gross • April 28, 2015

Study finds students learn better when sharing iPads

Researchers at Northwestern University found that students sharing the devices scored higher than those with no iPads or in 1:1 classrooms.

By Allie Gross • April 28, 2015

25 states now require computer science for high school graduation

Some districts are beginning to teach coding as early as kindergarten.

By Allie Gross • April 27, 2015

Opt-out parents demand students do more than 'sit and stare' during testing

Describing the policy as a 'punishment' for students not taking tests, anti-test advocates say it demonstrates how exams kill creativity and hamper learning.

By Allie Gross • April 27, 2015

Ed Dept issues LGBTQ Title IX guidance for K-12

The letter reminds schools that they must address harassment and should have a Title IX coordinator on staff.

By Allie Gross • April 27, 2015

These 3 schools focus on creativity over standardization

Like the Boston Arts Academy spotlighted in Sir Ken Robinson's latest book, these schools aren't afraid to color outside of the lines.

By Allie Gross • April 27, 2015