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North Carolina ed officials select Canvas as statewide LMS
North Carolina education officials have selected the learning management system for the state's local education agencies and charter schools.
By Allie Gross • April 13, 2015 -
WA's first and only charter school must address academic shortcomings
The schools must address three separate complaints by Tuesday at 5 p.m.
By Allie Gross • April 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.
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For-profits and LinkedIn's lynda deal: The week's most-read education news
Get caught up on the U.S. Department of Education's latest guidance for ed tech providers and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2015 -
Deep Dive
2 major lessons from the Atlanta test cheating scandal
Many stakeholders and experts have stated that the actions of those convicted in what is far from an isolated case are indicative of a much larger problem.
By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2015 -
New Mexico governor expands literacy program for struggling readers
The bill allows formerly failing schools to continue a literacy program that targets struggling readers.
By Allie Gross • April 10, 2015 -
U of Maine pilots K-12 math coach training program
The Maine Mathematics Coaching Project is a two-year training program that currently has six applicants for its 15 seats.
By Allie Gross • April 10, 2015 -
Seattle board members nix charter authorization plan
The school board decided to let the state continue to authorize charter schools, saying the responsibility would be too much.
By Allie Gross • April 10, 2015 -
Combatting cyber bullying more complex with anonymous social apps
Students have taken to programs like Yik Yak, which allows them to anonymously post on a message board anyone within 10 miles can read.
By Allie Gross • April 10, 2015 -
Colorado AG says parental consent unnecessary for health survey
Questions over the need for parental permission in an anonymous public health survey arose over concerns regarding questions about sex and drug use.
By Allie Gross • April 10, 2015 -
Duncan: ESEA rewrite needs pre-K expansion, strong oversight
Duncan praised a bipartisan effort to rewrite the bill in the Senate, but said changes are still needed before a final version reaches the president's desk.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2015 -
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Research: Social robots good for engaging autistic students
Though RoboKind's research is still in preliminary phases, the results so far for its robot, 'Milo,' are promising.
By Allie Gross • April 9, 2015 -
Ohio districts ask the DOE permission to create their own assessments
Fifteen school districts in Ohio want to be able to create and administer their own standardized tests.
By Allie Gross • April 9, 2015 -
Oregon bill would limit school's ability to expel students
Elementary school students could only be kicked out of school if they are a threat to safety or cause serious harm.
By Allie Gross • April 9, 2015 -
NC ed officials shamed by Superior Court Judge
Judge Howard Manning reprimanded officials, saying they were failing to provide all the state's students with a sound education.
By Allie Gross • April 9, 2015 -
Louisiana ed chief says Jindal's budget leaves little for testing
State Superintendent John White is asking the state legislature for more funds, arguing that the governor's budget proposal essentially guts standardized testing next year.
By Allie Gross • April 9, 2015 -
Study: Board certified teachers are more effective
Two recent studies found students had higher test scores if they were taught by board certified teachers.
By Allie Gross • April 8, 2015 -
US Dept of Ed issues new ed tech guidance
The guide, created by educators and researchers, was written for developers, startups, and entrepreneurs wanting to work on education endeavors.
By Allie Gross • April 8, 2015 -
In one Kentucky district, students pick how they learn
Taylor County Schools has implemented a zero dropout policy utilizing flexible learning pathways that it hopes will engage students.
By Allie Gross • April 8, 2015 -
Amplify troubles highlight bigger disconnects in push to digitize education
NewsCorp's $1 billion investment in its educational vision has faced a number of hurdles and failures.
By Allie Gross • April 8, 2015 -
Idaho governor signs $125.5M teacher raise bill
The career ladder teacher salary bill gives educators incremental raises through the 2019-20 school year, at which point the minimum pay will have risen over 15%.
By Allie Gross • April 8, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Under the microscope: A cellular look at U.S. science standards
Consider, if you will, the idea that science standards are not unlike a single, albeit critical, cell within a much larger organism — in this instance, a well-rounded education.
By Roger Riddell • April 7, 2015 -
Funding shortages close Kansas schools early this year
One of two early-closing districts will slash as much as two-and-a-half weeks from its schedule.
By Allie Gross • April 7, 2015 -
DREAMer teachers most-hired by Denver schools
Teach for America has teamed with districts to allow teachers who are undocumented immigrants to work legally under an Obama initiative.
By Allie Gross • April 7, 2015 -
Educents announces $2.9M seed funding round
The money will be used to expand the startup's ed materials marketplace
By Allie Gross • April 7, 2015 -
Innovative educators awarded $110K from Canvas
The money specifically went to educators who had creative ideas around the integration of technology into classrooms.
By Allie Gross • April 7, 2015
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