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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
New York Common Core exam compromised by Facebook group
Photos of the exam appeared last week in a since-deleted anti-Common Core group called 'Education is a journey, not a race -- USA.'
By Allie Gross • April 27, 2015 -
Houghton Mifflin picks up Scholastic's Ed Tech business in $575M acquisition
The company will gain key K-12 intervention products and services along with management and employees.
By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2015 -
Autism in college, ProctorU, and gainful employment: The week's most-read education news
Get caught up on the discussion of whether community college is the next frontier of K-12 expansion and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2015 -
Google CS First helps schools launch coding clubs
Arizona teacher and instructional coach Janice Mak details how the tech giant's program is benefiting students in the Paradise Valley Unified School District.
By Allie Gross • April 24, 2015 -
Washington state teachers strike over pay, benefits, class size
Thousands of educators gathered during the first of a series of one-day strikes that canceled classes in two districts.
By Allie Gross • April 24, 2015 -
New York Ed Dept postpones teaching evals again
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's made a 180 on a previous delay, but state Board of Regents Chancellor Meryl Tisch says his suggested deadline is 'unrealistic.'
By Allie Gross • April 24, 2015 -
Pearson addresses Minnesota glitches, schools resume testing
Glitches have complicated the testing schedule in the state over the past two weeks.
By Allie Gross • April 24, 2015 -
Acting Chicago schools chief pauses controversial $20.5M contract
The costly, no-bid contract with SUPES Academy is currently under federal investigation.
By Allie Gross • April 24, 2015 -
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Deep Dive4 tools and resources to help autistic students navigate K-12
April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to encourage tolerance and inclusion, as well as a prime opportunity for schools to brush up on options for autistic students.
By Allie Gross • April 23, 2015
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