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Tucson schools accused of violating Arizona ethnic studies ban
Outgoing Superintendent John Huppenthal has pursued action against the Tucson Unified School District, citing issues such as a hip-hop course taught through an African-American lens.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 6, 2015 -
Minneapolis makes moves to minimize the achievement gap
This past July, the city created the Black Male Student Achievement office, which aims to raise test scores, minimize suspensions, and see higher graduation rates.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 6, 2015 -
2014 saw significant advances in special ed
in the Huffington Post, Dr. Matthew Lynch, author of The Call to Teach, detailed three game-changers that shifted the nation's special education policies.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 6, 2015 -
AT&T, Florida ed foundations partner on STEM initiatives
The partnerships will bring 47 real-world STEM projects with 52 local companies to 29 of the state's school districts.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 6, 2015 -
Rhode Island to consider expansion proposals for 5 charter schools
The new expansion requests are already backed by the state's education commissioner.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 5, 2015 -
Alabama Accountability Act scholarship donations fall
Gifts supporting the Alabama Accountability Act have decreased by more than half, most likely because a judge deemed the tax credit expansion unconstitutional in May.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 5, 2015 -
Idaho to provide $20K in K-12 gardening grants
The grants will help districts create interactive gardens to teach about nutrition and healthy eating.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 5, 2015 -
NY ed leaders want to minimize students assigned 'ineffective' teachers
The state's education chancellor and acting commissioner want the state to prohibit students from being assigned 'ineffective' teachers two years in a row.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 5, 2015 -
New charter openings lag in Ohio
A slew of recently closed schools and increased surveillance of authorizers by the state has contributed to the decrease.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 5, 2015 -
Are district apps the next big thing in K-12?
Two Wisconsin school districts have created apps allowing families to receive updates on everything from weather alerts and cafeteria offerings to grades and school events.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 5, 2015 -
Tennessee to provide insulin training to schools
A new law allows trained school staff to administer insulin shots for diabetic students.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 2, 2015 -
Cuomo vetoes New York teacher eval delays
The rejected plan would have put off tying teacher evaluations to test scores as the state adjusts to Common Core-aligned testing.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 31, 2014 -
Indiana pre-K initiative inundated with applicants
The state says it has received over 1,800 applicants from families interested in the first phase of an early education initiative.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 30, 2014 -
USDA
Alabama legislators consider charters
Alabama is one of eight states that currently don't have charter schools — this may be changing, however.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 29, 2014 -
Deep Dive
TED, Cuban, and Chromebooks: The 10 most-read Education Dive stories of 2014
With 2015 less than a week away, take a look back at the most popular features, roundups, and briefs of the year.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 23, 2014 -
Deep Dive
4 ways a Republican Congress could impact K12 policy
From NCLB to early childhood education, the GOP could potentially make significant changes to K-12 in the next year and beyond.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 23, 2014 -
Philadelphia adopts stringent school spending plan
The five-year plan leaves little room for extravagance, opting instead for a 'just get by' approach.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 23, 2014 -
NY ed chief calls for end to charter cap
With his exit a week away, John King is making recommendations to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state legislators about lifting charter school limits.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 23, 2014 -
Florida set to review use of standardized testing
Florida Education Commissioner Pam Stewart's announcement that the state will investigate the use of standardized testing makes good on a campaign promise by Gov. Rick Scott.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 23, 2014 -
Michigan sees jump in districts with budget deficits
A total of 57 Michigan charter and traditional public schools ended the past fiscal year in the red, according to the state's Department of Education.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 23, 2014 -
Will Nebraska allow charter schools?
The Omaha Public School Board is attempting to stay a step ahead of the latest legislative effort to approve the schools.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 22, 2014 -
AP computer science exams still taken by few female, minority students
Despite a rise in the number of students taking the exam in 2014, data aggregated by Education Week indicates a lack of diversity among test-takers.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 22, 2014 -
Michigan continues postponing charter authorizer suspensions
Eleven charter authorizers listed as 'at-risk of suspension' were given until the end of October to correct issues before a final decision in November, but the state has yet to take any action.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 22, 2014 -
UT-Dallas researchers develop cognitive intervention for low-income students
Results of a study show that the right methods help students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds achieve gains as high as their wealthier peers.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 22, 2014 -
ACLU claims discrimination in Ferguson school district
The lawsuit says the district's "at large" school board election process puts black voters at a disadvantage.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 22, 2014
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