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Ohio bill would prohibit teaching of scientific process
One of the bill's co-sponsors suggested to The Columbus Dispatch that the legislation could open the classroom doors to creationism.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 2014 -
Remind launches Stamps feature for real-time feedback
The new feature allows users of the education-centric messaging app to provide real-time feedback using four icons.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 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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Deep Dive
Do Americans still believe in public schools? [Infographic]
Two recent polls paint a portrait of how the nation's public education system stacks up in the court of public opinion.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 2014 -
Alabama sees 136% increase in students passing AP exams
The national increase has only been 49% in the same six-year period.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 28, 2014 -
Washington state's test scores consistent, but still 'failing' under NCLB
The state is beginning to feel the impact of its waiver denial.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 28, 2014 -
The Daily Beast releases 2014 Top High Schools rankings
The nation's top 735 high schools were determined based on graduation rates, college acceptance rates, rigor/college preparedness and college entrance exam scores.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 28, 2014 -
Jindal files Common Core suit against Obama administration
Unable to use his clout to stop Common Core implementation in Louisiana, Gov. Bobby Jindal is moving to plan B.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 28, 2014 -
Rhode Island considering another delay to graduation exams
The graduation exam's implementation could be put off an additional three years..
By Allie Gross • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Bilingual ed ban to go before California voters
California legislators are sending a bill to Gov. Jerry Brown that would give 2016 voters the opportunity to repeal the state's ban on bilingual education.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Amplify's Klein: 'Our technology is all about teaching and learning'
The Amplify CEO and former New York City ed chief says digital curriculum is the future, despite tablet stumbles in schools.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Dominion donating $1.3M to K-12 and higher ed
Schools in nine states and the District of Columbia will receive grants from the Virginia-based energy provider.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 27, 2014 -
Los Angeles pulls the plug on iPad rollout
The troubled deployment is coming to an end, with a RFP for new devices impending.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Beyond zero tolerance punishments: Suggestions for administrators
Los Angeles' decision to move away from zero tolerance discipline measures has numerous other district and school officials looking to make the same move.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Computer science may become a core requirement in Georgia schools
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal is asking the State Board of Education to expand the subject.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Alabama ed union PAC borrows $1.2M for campaign donations
The union was banned earlier this year by the state's education department from accepting donations straight from educators' checks.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 26, 2014 -
North Dakota ed leaders ambivalent on consultant's suggestions
A consulting firm recommends staff cuts, the construction of new schools, and shifts in special education spending.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 26, 2014 -
Panorama Education unveils free survey tool
The startup, backed by Mark Zuckerberg, aims to develop tools that will give educators better feedback.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 26, 2014 -
LearnZillion unveils over 750 new standards-aligned lesson plans
The new resources, designed with the Common Core in mind, are designed for math and English Language Arts classrooms.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Charter school equipment case goes before Ohio Supreme Court
Charter schools formerly managed by White Hat Management argue that supplies purchased on their behalf, with public dollars, should belong to them.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Vermont state board says 'no' to standardized tests
The state is asking Congress and the Obama administration to scale back No Child Left Behind testing mandates.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Messy accounting costs NYC schools over $350M
The funds, Medicaid reimbursements for special ed services, were lost over the past three years after officials failed to file the paperwork.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 25, 2014 -
New book examines 'The Teacher Wars'
Journalist Dana Goldstein breaks the mold when it comes to books on education, according to The New York Times.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 25, 2014 -
Arizona ordered by judge to pay schools $1.6B over five years
The state was found to have shorted schools on funding, and the initial payment — due now — is set at $317 million.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 22, 2014 -
Federal judge wraps up Arkansas desegregation lawsuit
Come 2018, the state will no longer need to pay three Little Rock-area districts.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 22, 2014 -
Topeka educators see classified student data
The district's student information software revealed confidential socioeconomic information.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 22, 2014
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