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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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Bublish and Edmodo partner on Author Connect service
A Bublish-created app, which will be available next school year, will allow classrooms to schedule virtual visits with authors.
By Allie Gross • March 31, 2015 -
myON joins forces with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
The digital literacy platform's latest partnership brings four more K-12 subscription packages.
By Allie Gross • March 31, 2015 -
Oklahoma educators protest underfunding, overcrowding
Joined by parents and students in front of the state's capitol, the educators were particularly concerned about salaries.
By Allie Gross • March 31, 2015 -
Indianapolis Public School teachers seek first pay raise in five years
'Elevate IPS,' an initiative led by union and non-union teachers, is fighting for the extra money, but the push may be at the mercy of the state's budget.
By Allie Gross • March 31, 2015 -
Louisiana district judge dismisses anti-Common Core lawsuit
District Court Judge Tim Kelley said the challenge, brought forth by 17 legislators and joined by Gov. Bobby Jindal, was filed too late.
By Allie Gross • March 31, 2015 -
Bridg-it seeks to streamline school safety with anti-bullying solution
Among the solution's features are confidential reporting and a comprehensive resource center to address a variety of situations.
By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2015 -
Deep Dive
4 takeaways to note from Education Trust's school funding report
The report draws attention to states failing to properly fund their schools, highlighting those that have particularly held out on districts with large low-income populations.
By Allie Gross • March 30, 2015 -
Class size restrictions may be relaxed in Florida
A bill passed in the Florida House on Friday would ease up current penalties on classrooms exceeding class size limits.
By Allie Gross • March 30, 2015 -
Florida legislators want to see uniforms in schools
A bill making its way through the state's legislature would incentivize districts to require uniforms.
By Allie Gross • March 30, 2015
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