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13 more states considering citizenship exams as graduation requirement
Over-testing is chief among the concerns associated with the proposals, but the tests are arguably a valuable classroom resource.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 29, 2015 -
Public school enrollment continues steady rise in Louisiana
Enrollment has slowly made gains since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita led to a loss of 10% of the student population in 2005.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 29, 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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Do higher teacher prep honors rates denote lack of rigor?
"Easy A’s and What’s Behind Them,” a report from the National Council on Teacher Quality, asserts that education majors graduate with honors at a higher rate than their peers studying other subjects.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 29, 2015 -
Fingerprint buys mobile ed companies Cognitive Kid and Scribble Press
The new acquisitions increase the kids' app maker's total app count to 800, a tenfold increase over last year.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 29, 2015 -
Deep Dive
8 K-12 tech tools to watch in 2015
From digital textbook innovations to platforms that simplify STEM teaching and learning, here are some of the classroom tools we have our eyes on this year.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 28, 2015 -
Edsby LMS sees success in nation's eighth-largest district
According to the company, data shows the deployment to be one of America's most successful.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 28, 2015 -
Are digital books the answer for helping dyslexic students?
Tablets and digital readers may provide the perfect medium for presenting Accessible Instruction Materials (AIM) to students with language-based disabilities.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 28, 2015 -
Rising turnover marks shifting climate for state school chiefs
Research shows that the tenure of a state superintendent has dipped from six years to three years since 2008.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 28, 2015 -
Common Core facing backlash from Washington state Democrats
Members of the state's Democratic Party approved a proposal that says the state was unfairly pressured into adopting the national standards.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 28, 2015 -
Congress hears NCLB testimony from Seattle teacher, U of Washington researcher
The hearing comes as lawmakers begin considering revisions for a reauthorization of the Bush-era education law.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 28, 2015 -
U of Central Florida, Educause bring back blended learning MOOC
The massive open online course, launched last year, will be offered through Instructure with a low-cost certification available.
By Keith Button • Jan. 28, 2015 -
Innovation, marketing more important for public districts in era of school choice
To attract families, districts must now embrace social media, new types of programming, and direct outreach to families.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 27, 2015 -
Virginia bill would further limit high-stakes testing
If passed, the bill would cut the required number of tests in grades three through eight to 14.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 27, 2015 -
Connecticut working to reduce school arrests
School arrests in the state were down about 250 from the previous year as the state's courts are pushing back against petty crimes and minor offenses referred to juvenile courts.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 27, 2015 -
Minnesota may require mandatory PE tests
State Sen. Susan Kent's bill follows a Minnesota Department of Education report that says students aren't getting the federally recommended amount of exercise.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 27, 2015 -
Alexander talks NCLB with Time
The interview came weeks after the Senate education committee chairman released a 400-page draft bill for the re-authorization of No Child Left Behind.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 27, 2015 -
NewSchools ed tech 'Seed Fund' to split off
The split will allow the Seed Fund to access to additional capital from new investors, letting it expand beyond simply being a 'seed' fund.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 26, 2015 -
New Jersey educators may receive additional suicide prevention training
The bill requires educators and staff to annually take part in a two hours suicide prevention training taught by a certified health care professional.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 26, 2015 -
Teacher training under the microscope in Missouri
The state is working to revamp its teacher certification methods with additional rigor.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 26, 2015 -
Indiana district considers new program to lower suspension rate
At the core of 'Teaching the Teen Brain' is the acknowledgment that teens are wired differently than adults.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 26, 2015 -
Report: Only 18% of Latino K-12 students are English language learners
The latest Excelencia in Education report shows promising academic gains for Latino students overall.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 26, 2015 -
Deep Dive
What are states doing to recruit and retain good teachers?
Earlier this month, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley revealed a $6.9 billion initiative to recruit and retain teachers, but what are other states doing?
By Allie Gross • Jan. 26, 2015 -
Opinion
Overcoming roadblocks and increasing student opportunity through ed tech
Despite the advancements made by technology developers to introduce new ed tech tools to classrooms, there are still quite a few issues to overcome to ensure sustainable adoption.
By Shyam Oza • Jan. 23, 2015 -
Khan Academy and SOTU: The week's most read education news
Catch up on the benefits of Obama's tax plan for higher ed, Mississippi's decision to drop the PARCC, and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 23, 2015 -
Deep Dive4 tools to boost language learning in the classroom
As dual-language programming grows in popularity, so too does the need for tools that help improve students' understanding.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 23, 2015
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