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Google announces upgrades to Classroom
The two-month-old LMS can now be synced to Google Groups.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 16, 2014 -
California parents fighting Common Core math
Parents are nervous that slow pacing will prevent students from taking calculus, deemed a prerequisite for a competitive college application.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 16, 2014 -
Explore the Trendline➔ 
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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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Santillana deal strengthens Knewton's presence in Latin America and Spain
Latin America's most prominent K-12 publisher will spread the company's adaptive learning tools to Spanish and Portuguese speakers.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 16, 2014 -
Utah's UPSTART online preschool program partners with CenturyLink
The collaboration will cut the program's costs for providing Internet service to low-income families, allowing it to enroll more kids.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 15, 2014 -
National Institute of Justice grants $6.1M to school safety research
The funds were awarded to two University of Virginia School of Education professors.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 15, 2014 -
Kansas Board of Ed mulling child restraint rules
Kansas Law currently allows teachers and administrators to restrain a student if he or she is deemed a 'threat.'
By Allie Gross • Oct. 15, 2014 -
Gift cards given to Hawaiian students in sex ed program
The cards, worth $10 to $20 each, are being given to middle school students participating in Pono Choices, a curriculum developed by the University of Hawaii.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 15, 2014 -
Ed Department probes civil rights complaints over school closures
The complaints allege school closures and 'turnarounds' in New Orleans, Chicago, and Newark unfairly targeted minorities.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 15, 2014 -
Michigan Gov. Snyder haunted by ed funding cuts
As election day approaches, there's more to the numbers reported by both candidates than meets the eye.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Vermont town cancels school ahead of expected strike
Over 250 Vermont National Education Association teachers plan to walk out Tuesday in South Burlington due to contract negotiation frustrations.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Report: More money, better outcomes
A new study by the Kansas Association of School Boards found that states spending more on public education see better outcomes.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Center for Education Reform releases annual Parent Power index
The ranking lists states based on the number of educational options families have access to.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Pennsylvania ed adviser never had a contract
Ron Tomalis never had an employment contract with the state, nor did the governor's office or state Department of Education ever acknowledge employing him.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 14, 2014 -
Hawaii teacher union fighting preschool ballot measure
The measure would allow private preschool programs to receive public funds.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 13, 2014 -
How 'grassroots' is that ed reform group really?
Seton Hall University professor Daniel Katz argues that many seemingly grassroots ed reform groups are actually fronts for foundations pushing their own agenda.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Lincoln school official explains district's gender identity training
Suggestions for promoting gender equality, including using neutral terms such as "campers" or "purple penguins" instead of "boys" or "girls," recently came under fire.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Twitter facilitating ed discussion in Wyoming
Every Sunday night, teachers from across the state connect on the social platform to share advice.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 13, 2014 -
Arkansas schools OK letter grade ratings
The state previously used a numerical rating system.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 13, 2014 -
NC Supreme Court lets voucher school suit skip lower courts
The highest court in the state is set to focus its attention on the state's Opportunity Scholarships program.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 13, 2014 -
NYC principal criticizes state ed department in resignation
Boys and Girls High School Principal Bernard Gassaway says the state labels schools as failing but doesn't have any strategies to help them.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 10, 2014 -
Education Department to spend $39.7M on charter school expansion grants
A total of 27 grants will open new charter schools in 12 states.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 10, 2014 -
6 states receive NCLB waiver extensions
Arizona, which previously faced scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Education, was among the recipients.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 10, 2014 -
Is gifted education worthwhile?
Washington Post columnist Jay Mathews argues there is too much subjectivity when it comes to choosing which students make the cut.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Teachers share 8 administrative pet peeves
As with other industries, teachers also don't tend to quit jobs so much as they quit bosses.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 9, 2014 -
Andre Agassi voices support for charter schools
The former tennis star visited two new charter schools that he helped open in Las Vegas.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 9, 2014
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