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Philly approves first new charters in nearly a decade
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's administration has released a statement expressing its opposition to the decision.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 20, 2015 -
20 New York districts ordered to change enrollment policies
The districts in question were illegally making access to school difficult for children of undocumented immigrants.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 20, 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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UClass acquisition brings time-saving tagging system to Renaissance Learning
UClass, described by some as a 'Dropbox for education, features a resource library tagged according to various state standards
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 19, 2015 -
Nevada legislators propose reimbursing teachers for supplies
The bill, which echoes a failed 2013 proposal, would set aside $2.5 million for teacher reimbursements in the 2015-16 school year.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 19, 2015 -
Illinois Gov. Rauner wants $300M increase for K-12
The push comes alongside cuts in almost every other department.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 19, 2015 -
NoRedInk locks down $6M in funding
Started by a high school English teacher, the ed tech startup teaches writing skills through pop-culture-saturated online drills.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 19, 2015 -
Michigan schools pool together for bargain broadband prices
In Oakland Country, 28 schools have linked up through the ONE consortium, paying less than a third of the state average for reliable high-speed Internet.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 19, 2015 -
McGraw-Hill teams with Cerego on adaptive learning for world languages
The first product to come out of the team-up will be an upgraded 'Asi se dice' for high school Spanish classes.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 18, 2015 -
Ohio to administer digital PARCC assessment this week
The state is reportedly the first to deliver the Common Core-aligned English language arts and math assessment.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 18, 2015 -
Knovation's icurio to help educators discover top digital resources
Icurio not only helps educators find digital learning options, but also assists in using these platforms to create personalized learning opportunities.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 18, 2015 -
DC personalizes teacher PD options with menu model
Ten District of Columbia public schools are piloting a myPD program that has them 'order' professional development 'combos' based on their personal needs.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 18, 2015 -
Most states lax on teacher vaccinations
While much media attention has centered on vaccination exemptions for students, not much has been said of the lack of accountability when it comes to teachers and staff.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 18, 2015 -
NC district deploys 30K Chromebooks in middle schools
The considerable tech deployment follows a two-year initiative to provide WiFi access in all classrooms across the district.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2015 -
UVA Curry School Foundation partners with USA Funds on new accelerator
Part of the Jefferson Education Accelerator's mission includes working with a network of K-12 schools and higher ed institutions to test new products and services.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2015 -
FIU joins Google program to help minority AP computer science students
Will monetary rewards encourage STEM achievement?
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2015 -
House Republicans' NCLB rewrite won't find support from Obama administration
In what should come as a surprise to no one, a House GOP rewrite of NCLB would likely be vetoed by the president.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2015 -
AFT president backs scaling of career and technical education
Should such a push be paired with the president's free community college initiative?
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2015 -
Deep Dive
5 gamified tools for K-12 classrooms
Adding elements of gaming to the learning experience is picking up steam, and everyone from NASA to Amplify is jumping onboard.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 13, 2015 -
California schools utilizing Common Core coaches
'Instructional coaches' are easing teachers' transitions to the new standards and helping them modify their lesson plans.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 13, 2015 -
Is Blackboard planning a PowerSchool acquisition?
As the ed tech giant looks to build a foothold in K-12, it may be toying with the idea of buying Pearson's student information system.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 13, 2015 -
U.S. high school graduation rate hits 81%
The news is based on 2012-13 data released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Education.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 13, 2015 -
Student privacy pledge passes 100 signatures
The pledge asks that signatories adhere to a list of 12 commitments aimed at ensuring student data security, but some question whether it goes far enough.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 13, 2015 -
NCLB re-authorization bill goes before the House
The chamber is expected to vote on the rewrite in late February.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 13, 2015 -
Are blended learning and longer school days the perfect combination?
A paper recently released by the National Center on Time & Learning touts the benefits of utilizing the two approaches in tandem.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 12, 2015 -
Case rested in infamous Atlanta test cheating scandal
After six months of testimony, prosecutors have rested their case against the educators accused of cheating on standardized tests.
By Allie Gross • Feb. 12, 2015
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