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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 -
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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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 -
Education Department grants $13.4M for arts instruction
The money is being divvied up among 34 organizations tasked with aiding in the growth and development of arts educators.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 9, 2014 -
Judge: State must address South Los Angeles high school's scheduling issues
Scheduling problems at Thomas Jefferson High School have resulted in much of the student population sitting around idle.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 9, 2014 -
What are some of the most ridiculous assumptions about ed reform?
In a Huffington Post editorial, teacher and blogger Peter Greene details what he believes are the most "bogus" falsehoods.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 9, 2014 -
Special ed overhaul on the horizon for DC
Two bills aim to improve special ed opportunities in the nation's capital.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 8, 2014 -
Microsoft announces LMS app for Office 365
Google isn't the only tech giant expanding into the learning management system market.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 8, 2014 -
Microsoft, Amplify, others sign student data privacy pledge
Not among the signatories: Google, Apple, and Pearson.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 8, 2014 -
What drives Finland's education success?
Former Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture General Director Pasi Sahlberg shares three practices American schools are currently lacking.
By Allie Gross • Oct. 8, 2014 -
Edmentum receives four EDDIE Awards
The online learning company's Plato Courseware, Study Island, EducationCity, and Edmentum Assessments solutions each won an award from The ComputEd Gazette.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 7, 2014 -
Philadelphia Public Schools exits union contract
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says the annulled contract "has amped up a war on teachers."
By Allie Gross • Oct. 7, 2014
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