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Deep Dive
5 STEM resources for higher ed and K-12 classrooms
These platforms are among the best providing a more engaging science, technology, engineering, and math learning experience.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Differing truancy rates highlight race gap
A new report from the California Attorney General's office found that black students were four times as likely to be "chronically truant.".
By Allie Gross • Sept. 15, 2014 -
OECD finds disconnect between spending and results in US education
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's data shows the nation spending more for sub-par results.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 15, 2014 -
New Jersey district settles racial bullying case for $75K
The Franklin Township School District will also put aside at least $2,500 for an anti-bullying awareness program.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation director questions use of analytics
According to Harold O. Levy, the foundation's executive director, officials seem to be missing some important lessons from data.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
12 education thought leaders you should follow on Twitter
You never know what you might learn in 140 characters or less.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 12, 2014 -
TFA spin-off sets its sights on the rest of the world
Teach For All, a two-year fellowship, places corps members in 34 participating countries where they work with students who have 'learning differences.'
By Allie Gross • Sept. 12, 2014 -
Education Dept allots $14.7M for K-12 counseling grants
The grants will support school counselors and wrap-around services in 40 school districts in 20 states.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 12, 2014 -
States receive ed grades from US Chamber of Commerce
The grades indicate that, despite improvements, states still have progress to make before they're truly competitive with the rest of the globe.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 12, 2014 -
WA Supreme Court holds state legislators in contempt over ed missteps
The justices have even threatened to rewrite the state's budget themselves.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 12, 2014 -
34 Edgenuity courses approved by U of California
The blended and online courses meet the university system's subject requirements to be considered for admission.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Amplify launches 'Twelve A Dozen' educational game
The company strived to make a direct-to-consumer educational game that kids will want to play in their free time.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Harvard ed school shares 'Usable Knowledge' for educators
The new site details best practices, highlighting the graduate school's research.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Teacher collaboration benefits students
There's more to student achievement than excellent individual teachers, argues a new paper by Albert Shanker Institute fellow Esther Quintero.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 11, 2014 -
US Ed Department's 9/11 materials may be inaccurate
The department's list of resources on the terrorist attacks carries a disclaimer.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 11, 2014 -
Will former charter school exec unseat California ed chief?
Former Green Dot Public Schools President Marshall Tuck is currently enjoying a 3% lead in the polls.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Can these 7 devices take a bite out of Apple's ed share?
Missteps like the failed Los Angeles iPad program may have left the Cupertino tech giant's tablet vulnerable to the competition.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Bill Gates wants to introduce US students to 'Big History'
The Microsoft founder believes Australian professor David Christian has built a better history curriculum.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Philly parents sue state over 'massive curriculum deficiencies'
The Pennsylvania Department of Education allegedly turned a blind eye to an investigation into claims regarding the issue.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 10, 2014 -
EdX to offer MOOCs for high school students
The non-profit MOOC provider will be the first to offer an organized high school curriculum.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 10, 2014 -
Growing number of schools ditching traditional homework
As parent and student complaints increase, many schools are finding new ways to approach evening assignments.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Bully Alert app allows students to safely report incidents
Will the app catch on with schools?
By Allie Gross • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Deep Dive
COSEBOC director: Boys of color still 'woefully behind' in the classroom
Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color Executive Director Ron Walker recently spoke with Education Dive about his organization's work to improve outcomes for black and Latino males.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Despite budget woes, Philly opens new schools
Three new high schools opened Monday are part of the city's effort to prove its dedication to innovation and student achievement.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Mother suggests 5 ways administrators can improve school year
An open letter from mother and blogger Kim Simon was published Monday by the Huffington Post.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 9, 2014
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