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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 -
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Curriculum
Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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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 -
Can standing desks keep students engaged?
Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School in Pasadena, TX, is experimenting with standing desks as a way to see how a new physical learning environment could influence student outcomes.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 27, 2015 -
WriteReader eyes U.S. with latest $800K
The company's "Write to Read" is Denmark's No. 1 educational app.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 27, 2015 -
Google Classroom's latest upgrade includes custom themes
The tech giant compares the latest upgrades to decorating the classroom for some extra pizzazz.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 27, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How will the FCC's net neutrality vote benefit schools?
The Federal Communications Commission approved net neutrality Thursday in a 3-2 vote, placing the Internet under its authority as a public utility.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 26, 2015 -
LocoMotive Labs raises $4M in latest funding round
The early learning app maker behind Todo Math is looking to expand in Asia and the U.S.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 26, 2015 -
America's Promise Alliance studies highlight community impact on student outcomes
The reports detail how various communities in three cities worked together to give local students academic, physical, and social programs.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 26, 2015 -
$6M early ed measure passes in North Dakota
Schools have until 2016 to put programs in place before the money is disbursed.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 26, 2015 -
More school funding, control sought by NYC's de Blasio
The requests from the mayor's budget proposal are said to be centered around fighting income equality.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 26, 2015 -
Classroom satellite startup Ardusat raises $1M in seed funding
The startup's satellites allow students to perform space-based experiments from the classroom.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 25, 2015
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