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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 -
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 -
Trendline
Learning Loss
Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Updated: Senate ed leaders reach bipartisan agreement on ESEA rewrite
The new version will most likely not include a provision allowing Title I dollars to follow students from school to school.
By Allie Gross • April 7, 2015 -
Cuomo reform measures spark displeasure among unions, some lawmakers
The New York governor's education reform plans were tucked into the state's $142 billion budget.
By Allie Gross • April 6, 2015 -
NY's Westchester County turns to artists for Common Core help
The New York district is fulfilling its language arts standards through exposure to drama, theatrics, creativity, and the arts.
By Allie Gross • April 6, 2015 -
No test opt-outs for Kentucky students, says ed chief
Outgoing education commissioner Terry Holliday says schools honoring parents' requests to opt their child out of the state's standardized tests do so at their own risk.
By Allie Gross • April 6, 2015 -
HP, Knewton partner to personalize print
The companies are offering a seamless option between digital and printed lessons.
By Allie Gross • April 6, 2015 -
Iowa districts experiment with school bus WiFi
The 'mobile hotspots' are an attempt to give students a head start on their homework.
By Allie Gross • April 6, 2015 -
Common pitfalls of ed tech startups
Geddit, Taught It, and MommaZoo are three examples of now-shuttered startups spotlighted by EdSurge.
By Allie Gross • April 2, 2015 -
NYC schools see decline in arrests and suspensions
The first 110 days of the current school year have seen double-digit drops over last year.
By Allie Gross • April 2, 2015 -
Kentucky ed commissioner to retire
Terry Holliday plans to step down at the end of August, with a national search expected for his replacement.
By Allie Gross • April 2, 2015 -
Sociologist: SIS research sorely lacking
The University of Kansas' William G. Staples plans to use a new Spencer Foundation grant to change that.
By Allie Gross • April 2, 2015 -
Jury finds 11 Atlanta educators guilty of conspiracy
The scandal centered on the educators' doctoring of standardized test scores stretching back to 2005.
By Roger Riddell • April 1, 2015 -
Sex ed measure in Texas budget amendment draws controversy
The measure would take $3 million away from HIV and STI prevention and put it towards abstinence education.
By Allie Gross • April 1, 2015 -
Education Networks of America: Dynamic classrooms 'must have' video collaboration
ENA working with Wainhouse Research highlights three districts using the technology.
By Allie Gross • April 1, 2015 -
Google's forthcoming ed Chromebook 'is built to be abused'
Google is capitalizing on the current interest in Chromebook by designing a computer that is durable enough for school children.
By Allie Gross • April 1, 2015 -
Lawyer defends Pearson's social media surveillance
Marc J. Weinstein writes about the necessity of making sure students aren't cheating now that the test crosses state lines.
By Allie Gross • April 1, 2015 -
Supreme Court refuses to hear case dealing with religious service ban in schools
New York City rep says work will begin to develop rules that respect the rights of religious groups and nonparticipants.
By Allie Gross • April 1, 2015
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