Blackboard still losing market share in higher ed

The company’s learning management system market share has fallen to 44% while Instructure continues its gains.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 25, 2015

Potential Clinton campaign exposes cracks in Dems' ed agenda

Many wealthy donors are for charter schools and the elimination of teacher tenure, while the teacher unions are against these points as well as high-stakes standardized tests.

By Allie Gross • March 25, 2015

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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. 

By K-12 Dive staff

Private school tax credits approved in Colorado Senate

While the tax credits passed an initial senate vote, they're still getting pushback from Democrats who are calling them 'back-door vouchers.'

By Allie Gross • March 25, 2015

Newsela teams up with the Washington Post

The ed tech company will adapt WaPo articles for students in grade 2-12 who are below, at, and above reading level.

By Allie Gross • March 25, 2015

Indiana schools don't have to provide transport, says court

The court's decision raises questions about school access and every child's constitutional right to a public education.

By Allie Gross • March 25, 2015

Students say they want more tech ed opportunities

A new study by CompTIA has found that nine out of 10 students believe STEM skills will help them be successful in the workforce one day.

By Allie Gross • March 25, 2015

Arizona governor wants state review of Common Core

Doug Ducey told the State Board of Education that he opposes the standards and wants schools to have more choices.

By Allie Gross • March 24, 2015

Idaho committee proposes mandatory civics exam

In order to graduate under the proposal, students would have to correctly answer 60% of questions taken from a U.S. citizenship exam.

By Allie Gross • March 24, 2015

Kentucky case could set precedent for school responsibility in student suicides

The Kentucky Supreme Court will hear a case Wednesday that will determine if a school can be held responsible for failing to stop bullying in the event of a suicide.

By Allie Gross • March 24, 2015

Bipartisan Student Digital Privacy and Parental Rights Act introduced

The bill aims to protect student data, but critics argue it wouldn't do enough in its current form.

By Allie Gross • March 24, 2015

$240M in STEM investment announced at White House Science Fair

The fifth such event in the White House's history is also said to feature more female scientists and students than any previous year.

By Roger Riddell • March 23, 2015

Jindal proposes latest attempt to scrap Common Core

The Louisiana governor and potential Republican presidential candidate initially supported the standards, but is now a prominent detractor.

By Allie Gross • March 23, 2015

What is the legacy of No Child Left Behind?

With an authorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act on the horizon, the New York Times took a look at what has and hasn't been successful.

By Allie Gross • March 23, 2015

Substitute shortage plaguing America's schools

An improving economy is leaving districts across the nation struggling to find part-time subs. 

By Allie Gross • March 23, 2015

Alabama governor approves state's first charter schools

Officials predict the first charter school will open by fall 2016. 

By Allie Gross • March 23, 2015

Curriculet's latest partners: Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster

The new partnerships add over 30,000 books to the K-12 reading platform's library.

By Allie Gross • March 23, 2015

4 key challenges and priorities of K-12 IT leaders

Data security and budgets ranked high among school IT specialists' concerns in a recent Consortium for School Networking survey.

By Allie Gross • March 23, 2015

Indiana ed chief suggests new budget plans

State Superintendent Glenda Ritz's plan could redirect almost $60 million to local school districts. 

By Allie Gross • March 20, 2015

English language learners the focus of new digital tools

Middlebury Interactive Languages and Fuel EducationTM  have teamed up to launch new elementary and middle school digital programming for non-English-speakers.

By Allie Gross • March 20, 2015

New Jersey investigating Pearson social media monitoring

Pearson was revealed this week to have been scouring social media outlets like Twitter for student posts about the PARCC exam it created.

By Allie Gross • March 20, 2015

Google hosting virtual ed conference

Education on Air is set for May 8-9, 2015, and will focus on everything from 'leading for the future' to incorporating STEM learning.

By Allie Gross • March 20, 2015

SXSWedu 2015: Our recap of Austin's ed innovation extravaganza

Miss any of Education Dive's coverage of the higher ed and K-12 innovation showcase? We've got you covered.

By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2015

Sal Khan: We're thinking very seriously about Android

The founder and executive director of Khan Academy also told us that, in successful school implementations of the platform, teachers and students deserve most of the credit.

By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2015

Cybrary offers online IT and cybersecurity curricula for schools

The new online platform helps K-12 and higher ed institutions offer specialized classes without developing their own curricula.

By Tara García Mathewson • March 19, 2015

FiftyThree raises $30M to create tools for educators

While the company started with the goal of boosting creativity in the consumer market, this recent grant from New Enterprise Associates has shifted its attention to education. 

By Allie Gross • March 19, 2015