K-12: Page 313
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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 -
Trendline
Learning Loss
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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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 -
Newsweek unveils top high school rankings
The magazine ranked schools on two lists this year: 'Absolute' and 'Relative.'
By Allie Gross • Sept. 9, 2014 -
Education Fixation: The week ahead in education news
The New York Times and U.S. News both have highly anticipated college rankings set for release this week.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 8, 2014 -
The changing face of Teach for America
Along with a more diverse corps, the often-criticized organization is signaling shifts in rhetoric and training.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Wisconsin's Janesville School Board institutes transgender bathroom policy
The new rule allows transgender students to use the bathroom of the gender they identify with as long as they have a written note from their parents.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Oklahoma Dept. of Ed. accused of violating student privacy
School officials say state and federal privacy laws were violated by the sharing of information with districts on students no longer enrolled.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 8, 2014 -
Is New York's Success Academy all it's cracked up to be?
The charter network and its founder Eva Moskowitz were the subject of a glowing New York Times profile, but not everyone is sold.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 8, 2014 -
70% of Americans support using tax dollars for pre-K
But many still see pre-K as less important than the rest of K-12.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 8, 2014
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