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Child Nutrition Act up for reauthorization in 2015
Education researchers Pam Koch and Renata Peralta say it shouldn't be abandoned because of perceived waste, but more education is needed to reap its benefits.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 23, 2014 -
Deep Dive
5 resources to get students coding
As computer science skills increase in popularity, so too does the influx of tools for teaching it.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 22, 2014 -
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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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Opportunity Nation issues fourth annual ed outcomes index
The nonprofit released an index which ranks the best areas for educational opportunity.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 22, 2014 -
Is rote memorization undermining math?
Using math teacher Paul Lockhart's essay "A Mathematician’s Lament," Andy Kiersz writes for Business Insider about our overzealous focus on rote memorization.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 22, 2014 -
Sesame Workshop explores teaching preschool literacy with speech tech
The non-profit behind Sesame Street has partnered with ToyTalk to research the use of speech recognition technology in literacy lessons.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 22, 2014 -
Netop unveils classroom workflow app
Vision ME aims to simplify and improve the work of teachers in iPad-friendly classrooms.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 21, 2014 -
15 NYC superintendents replaced amid push to fix failing schools
The shake-up impacted about 36% of the city's superintendents.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Time for Kids comes to the classroom
The app brings together multimedia content and current events for K-6 classrooms.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Florida Gov. Rick Scott petitions Arne Duncan for a hearing
Scott wants a hearing on the state's denied request for flexibility when testing English Language Learners.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 21, 2014 -
New Orleans charter auctions computers containing student data
At least two computers from the now-defunct school were sold by the Louisiana Property Assistance Agency with the data intact.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Graduation options expand for New York high schoolers
The state's Board of Regents supports a plan that will give students some legroom in how they earn their diploma.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Rahm Emanuel wants Chicago high schoolers coding in three years
At the Internet of Things World Forum last week, Mayor Rahm Emanuel reiterated a plan first announced in December.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 21, 2014 -
Did Los Angeles superintendent's Vergara testimony lead to his resignation?
John Deasy told Reuters that testifying against teacher tenure escalated a 'polarizing debate.'
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Vermont teacher strike continues
After 11 hours of discussions, the union is still not satisfied, continuing a strike that was in its fourth day as of Friday.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Deep Dive
10 ed organizations receiving Gates Foundation funding
Several organizations and think tanks with interests across the board have received funding from Gates, and a few of them might surprise you.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 20, 2014 -
US Education Dept grants $10M to Illinois State ed school
The Teacher Quality Partnership grant will fund a center that will bring teacher education programs to more urban, high-needs neighborhoods in Chicago and central Illinois.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 20, 2014 -
From 'schools' to 'academies': A language shift in urban schools
Can changing how schools and students are described foster achievement?
By Allie Gross • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Ex-NYC official in hot water over $420K ed tech deal
The city has a one-year, $420,750 contract with New Classrooms, a nonprofit launched by former official Joel Rose.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 20, 2014 -
Sustainability, MOOCs, and secret societies: The week's most read education news
Get caught up on upgrades to Google Classroom and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Tulane U. think tank retracts report on 'vulnerable students'
The Cowen Institute study reported that New Orleans' public high schools exceeded expectations when working with students with various disadvantages.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Dinner raises $1.15M for Silicon Valley Ed Foundation
Funds raised go towards foundation programing and supporting STEM education within Santa Clara County's 32 public school districts.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Oklahoma Board of Ed looking at Measured Progress exam
The board is seeking a replacement for CTB/McGraw Hill, which experienced back-to-back years of tech issues with the state's exams.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Maine transitioning to proficiency-based standards
State law requires high school diplomas to be awarded based on proficiency in eight content areas by 2018.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 17, 2014 -
Deep Dive
8 articles that break down today's top K-12 policy issues
Wrapping your head around the Common Core, charter schools, high-stakes testing, and student data use can take some work, but a plethora of coverage makes it easier.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 16, 2014 -
Louisiana ed chiefs: Too much testing
Louisiana's Council of Chief State School Officers is looking to reduce the amount of testing in the state.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 16, 2014
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