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New study highlights disproportionate suspension rates
The Center for Civil Rights Remedies at UCLA issued a report breaking down elementary and secondary suspension data by student subpopulations.
By Allie Gross • March 6, 2015 -
Kline says House will still vote on ESEA rewrite
An expected February vote was called off due to unanticipated conservative opposition, but does the bill even stand a chance beyond the chamber?
By Roger Riddell • March 5, 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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Cloud-based Edsby snags Michael Fullan for board
Dr. Michael Fullan is a Canadian educational researcher and the former dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.
By Allie Gross • March 5, 2015 -
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announces new vice presidents
The appointments are part of an effort to boost the company's home-learning solutions.
By Allie Gross • March 5, 2015 -
Ed tech startups set sights on proving effectiveness
The Silicon Valley Education Foundation is aiming to provide its iHub Pitch Games participants with more than just feedback.
By Allie Gross • March 5, 2015 -
Is the four-day school week gaining traction?
A handful of districts in suburban Phoenix and southwest Missouri are making the change.
By Allie Gross • March 5, 2015 -
Versal exits beta, announces partnerships with Wolfram and Discovery
The free, open online course and lesson publishing platform is also gaining a new board member in Stephen Wolfram.
By Roger Riddell • March 4, 2015 -
New website highlights Twitter's impact on Common Core
The Consortium for Policy Research in Education's #Common Core breaks down research into social media's ability to shift the politics around education.
By Allie Gross • March 4, 2015 -
Statewide district among Texas Senate's ed plans
The district would follow through on a campaign promise from Gov. Greg Abbott.
By Allie Gross • March 4, 2015 -
Education at center of Emanuel's re-election woes
Decisions that included closing dozens of Chicago's public schools are among those said to have rubbed voters the wrong way.
By Allie Gross • March 4, 2015 -
Some Illinois districts sticking to paper and pencil exams
With hundreds of schools in the state expected to avoid the digital PARCC exam for fear of hiccups, will others wary of issues follow suit?
By Allie Gross • March 4, 2015 -
Remind unveils two-way 'Chat' feature
The new feature lets teachers, students, and parents communicate with one another without requiring them to exchange phone numbers.
By Roger Riddell • March 3, 2015 -
Deep Dive
The cloud in K-12: CDW-G tells us what educators need to know
What are some of the most-cited fears around the cloud, and how does it save money for schools?
By Allie Gross • March 3, 2015 -
Compass Learning offers 800 new digital learning activities
The programs are aligned to the Common Core, with the PARCC and Smarter Balanced exams in mind.
By Allie Gross • March 3, 2015 -
Colorado teen sex and drug survey under the microscope
The state's board of education is set to meet this month to discuss parental backlash to the anonymous public health survey, which has been administered for over 20 years.
By Allie Gross • March 3, 2015 -
Harris School Solutions buys ClassMate
The acquisition will let Harris zero in on solutions for customers wanting secondary and post-secondary career and technical education.
By Allie Gross • March 3, 2015 -
Are the Common Core high school math standards flawed?
Experts differ on where the high school version of the standards stand compared to their K-8 counterparts.
By Roger Riddell • March 2, 2015 -
Wyoming repeals Next Generation Science Standards ban
If Gov. Matt Mead signs off, Wyoming schools can begin teaching the standards, which include lessons on man-made climate change.
By Allie Gross • March 2, 2015 -
ACT names new chief
Marten Roorda will move from the Netherlands to Iowa as he takes the reins this fall.
By Tara García Mathewson • March 2, 2015 -
House Republicans cancel vote on NCLB rewrite
The decision is due to Republicans' failure to drum up enough conservative support.
By Allie Gross • March 2, 2015 -
U.S. Education Dept issues student data guidance
A model terms of service guidance issued Friday will help schools determine what apps have strong data security and privacy safeguards in place.
By Allie Gross • March 2, 2015 -
Pearson considering several bidders in PowerSchool sale
The company was previously reported to be in talks to sell the SIS to Blackboard.
By Allie Gross • March 2, 2015 -
Ford's Theatre, Discovery offering virtual field trip to mark Lincoln assassination
The virtual field trip will provide a tour of the theatre, a look at The Petersen House (where Lincoln died), and details on Lincoln's legacy and the conspiracy that led to his killing.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2015 -
Funding, LSAT, and Chevron: The week's most read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on new funding for a 'YouTube for universities,' Hobsons' acquisition of Starfish Retention Solutions, and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2015 -
Austin police chief: Law enforcement in schools a disservice to students
Many schools have seen resource officers take on disciplinary roles for minor offenses that would traditionally be handled by a teacher or principal.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 27, 2015
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