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Education, Justice Departments issue guidance on English language learners
The 40-page document specifies how non-English-speaking students must be taught as the departments seek to establish greater education equality.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 7, 2015 -
Challenger accuses Emanuel of supporting business interests in ed
Mayoral hopeful Jesus “Chuy” Garcia says the Chicago mayor has used the city's education landscape "as a profit center for people with powerful connections."
By Allie Gross • Jan. 7, 2015 -
Trendline
Curriculum
Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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NJ lawmakers lambast Newark school chief following overhaul proposal
Cami Anderson's leadership style and 'One Newark' plan came under fire following a Tuesday hearing.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 7, 2015 -
Indiana to consider more testing emphasis in teacher evals
During the 2013-14 school year less than 0.4% of the state's 58,000 teachers were rated 'ineffective.'
By Allie Gross • Jan. 7, 2015 -
Excelligence Learning Corporation bought by private equity firm
Los Angeles-based Brentwood Associates will focus on continuing to grow Excelligence's product innovation, marketing, and operations.
By Allie Gross • Jan. 7, 2015 -
Ozobot aims to introduce young students to coding
Southern California startup Evollve sees its robots as an opportunity to address the current push for coding education in a fun way.
By Roger Riddell • 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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