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Pennsylvania lawmakers at odds on teacher gun law
The state's legislature is weighing the pros and cons of a new bill that would allow teachers and school employees to carry firearms.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 17, 2014 -
Former Common Core supporter points to flaws
Award-winning principal Carol Burris dissects the four 'flimflams,' her term for arguments supporting the Common Core.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 17, 2014 -
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Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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NYC launches weekly teacher-led training for new educators
The 80-minute sessions are an attempt by Chancellor Carmen Fariña to empower educators without expensive consultants.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 17, 2014 -
Florida drops testing for K-2 students
Conversation on the pressures of high-stakes testing has ramped up in the state following one kindergarten teacher's refusal to administer an exam.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Texas history book slammed on both sides of aisle
Those on the left say the book overemphasizes Christianity's impact on the founding fathers, while the right sees it perpetuating liberal bias.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Financial education a priority in Iowa
Gov. Terry Branstad is considering recommendations made by a team reviewing the state's current financial literacy courses.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 16, 2014 -
NYC middle schools beef up after school programs
By Friday, 34,000 students had signed up for the expanded programming, which began this week.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Could this be the nation's most restrictive student data law?
California legislators have passed a bipartisan student-privacy bill that protects data from being disseminated or misused.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 16, 2014 -
Cuomo's primary struggles spotlight Common Core opposition from the left
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced a tougher-than-expected primary challenge from progressive Zephyr Teachout, an ardent Common Core opponent.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 15, 2014 -
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
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