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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 -
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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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 -
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 -
South Carolina eyes debt forgiveness in teacher recruitment
The state's senators are looking for ways to recruit and retain good teachers, including student loan forgiveness, stipends for teacher mentors, and higher salaries.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 19, 2014 -
EdCamp movement encouraging teachers to drive own PD agendas
The free, one-day 'un-conferences' don't have a set professional development program until educators show up.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 19, 2014 -
DonorsChoose: All schools need more supplies
According to the nonprofit's data, thousands of schools nationwide, affluent and low-income alike, need everything from basic supplies to books.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 19, 2014 -
Chicago schools may get 'peace rooms' in violence prevention efforts
Mayor Rahm Emanuel's Commission for a Safe Chicago has released a report with 28 recommendations for curbing youth violence.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 19, 2014 -
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Mississippi receives third federal pre-K funding rejection
Officials reviewing the state's application for $60 million in funding found its plans to be lacking detail and inadequately addressing low-income, disabled, and English-language-learning students.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2014 -
80% of schools still use paper sign-in sheets, but should they?
A new whitepaper from Raptor Technologies makes the case for taking school visitor sign-ins digital.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Tennessee's Haslam appoints new ed chief
Lipscomb University Senior Vice President Candice McQueen's selection Wednesday was reportedly applauded by reformers and critics alike.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Impressive scores for NYC teachers under new eval system
Nine out of 10 teachers earned one of the top two rankings, but some question the legitimacy of their scores.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Duncan makes Ferguson trip to gauge how education can help
The nation's top ed chief is exploring how education can solve problems brought to light by the recent police shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teen.
By Allie Gross • Dec. 18, 2014 -
Missouri chooses next education commissioner
Margaret Vandeven will take the reins following Chris Nicastro's retirement at the end of the year.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 17, 2014
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