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  • 5 candidates remain in race for Missouri ed chief

    The five finalists have experience leading districts or serving in various positions at the state's education department.

    By • Dec. 9, 2014
  • Deep Dive

    5 K-12 stories to watch in 2015

    From Common Core frenzy to teacher tenure mayhem, a number of this year's most interesting K-12 stories are still in their opening acts.

    By Allie Gross • Dec. 9, 2014
  • Trendline

    Curriculum

    Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.

    By K-12 Dive staff
  • Duncan, Holder push for education access for jailed students

    The DOE head and the attorney general say education access is a cost-saver and a way to effectively reduce the number of incarcerated juveniles.

    By Randy Lilleston • Dec. 9, 2014
  • Pence ed adviser to head Richard M Fairbanks Foundation

    Claire Fiddian-Green's exit follows Pence's announcement that he's eliminating the education agency she co-led.

    By • Dec. 9, 2014
  • NY school funding under investigation by US Ed Dept

    Federal officials are examining a complaint filed last year by the Schenectady and Middletown districts.

    By • Dec. 8, 2014
  • Utah governor completes 'Hour of Code' with students

    Gov. Gary Herbert signed a declaration Monday officially recognizing Computer Science Education Week.

    By • Dec. 8, 2014
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    Obama kicks off Computer Science Education Week with video, White House event

    The noon event featuring tech companies, philanthropists, non-profits, students, and teachers is expected to be live-streamed via WhiteHouse.gov.

    By • Dec. 8, 2014
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    Amplify enters the PD arena with Professional Learning Maps

    The K-12 tablet provider is aiming to provide educators with a personalized professional development solution.

    By • Dec. 8, 2014
  • Obama launches Native American education initiative

    The announcement came alongside a bleak analysis in the White House's 2014 Native Youth Report.

    By Allie Gross • Dec. 8, 2014
  • Disney enters ed app space with Imagicademy

    The company will release a number of educational apps that aim to encourage outside learning among 3- to 8-year-olds.

    By Allie Gross • Dec. 8, 2014
  • Ohio Ed Dept to put $10M into school mentor programs

    The initiative calls for community organizations, faith-based groups, and businesses to create partnerships with districts in the state.

    By Allie Gross • Dec. 8, 2014
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    Washington state districts pushing against zero-tolerance punishment

    One district, Kent, has seen its suspension rate drop 30% in the three years since it began searching for discipline alternatives.

    By Allie Gross • Dec. 8, 2014
  • White House summit delivers praise, criticism of college heads

    The White House's second annual higher ed summit saw plenty of criticism for rising costs and tuition, though there was plenty of praise to go around for innovations and advances.

    By Keith Button • Dec. 5, 2014
  • 'Hour of Code' brings free student coding workshops to Apple Stores

    The courses are just part of what Apple is offering for Computer Science Education Week.

    By Allie Gross • Dec. 5, 2014
  • Koch-funded history curriculum under scrutiny in NC

    The state Department of Public Instruction had a $100,000 sole-source contract with the Bill of Rights Institute.

    By Allie Gross • Dec. 5, 2014
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    Kentucky may adopt 'enhanced' diplomas

    Kentucky Rising would award graduates diplomas with scholarships and early college admission.

    By Allie Gross • Dec. 5, 2014
  • Pennsylvania Ed Dept 'dodgy' in Tomalis investigation

    The state's auditor general says the department has not responded to its requests regarding special advisers.

    By Allie Gross • Dec. 5, 2014
  • Pence to dissolve second IN ed agency, push for changes to board

    A would-be peace offering is paired with the latest move in the ongoing education power struggle between the governor and state Superintendent Glenda Ritz.

    By • Dec. 4, 2014
  • Deep Dive

    10 holiday gift ideas for educators

    Looking for something more thoughtful than scented lotions, tea candles, or baked goods? Here are some of our favorite suggestions.

    By Allie Gross • Dec. 4, 2014
  • Connecticut ed reformers protest the 'status quo'

    Thousands of protestors gathered in downtown New Haven to speak out against current achievement gaps between the state's rich and poor districts.

    By Allie Gross • Dec. 4, 2014
  • Washington state still tops the nation in board-certified teachers

    In all, the state has around 8,000 teachers approved under its evaluation process.

    By Allie Gross • Dec. 4, 2014
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    Will former Indiana ed chief Bennett be prosecuted?

    The month-long inquiry into Tony Bennett's re-election campaign has revealed evidence that would support federal wire fraud charges.

    By Allie Gross • Dec. 4, 2014
  • Mississippi Common Core battle continues as governor slams superintendent

    Gov. Phil Bryant reminds the public that the state's constituents, and not its superintendent of education, control whether or not it opts out of the Common Core. 

    By Allie Gross • Dec. 4, 2014
  • President Obama pushes global warming ed into classrooms

    The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy unveiled a new climate education and literacy initiative Wednesday.  

    By Allie Gross • Dec. 4, 2014
  • Michigan county's literacy ed program gets $100K boost

    Jackson County's Energizing Education, an offshoot of the local United Way branch, will use the funds to better improve the literacy skills of K-2 students.

    By Allie Gross • Dec. 3, 2014