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Connecticut Board of Ed places SCSU ed school on probation
The board says Southern Connecticut State University's School of Education has failed to meet five out of six regulated state standards.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 4, 2014 -
Indiana ed board approves disputed alternative teaching certification
The career specialist permit allows schools to decide if they want to hire nontraditional teachers.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 4, 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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Deep Dive
Kickboard CEO: Addressing behavioral impact on academics was important to me
Jen Medbery's 'instructional management solution' is designed to serve as a metaphorical flotation device for teachers drowning in academic and behavioral data.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Florida district reverses decision to cancel standardized testing
Last week, Florida's Lee County District Board voted to opt out of Common Core-aligned tests and end-of-the-year assessments.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 3, 2014 -
USC scholar questions Zuckerberg's ed motives
Professor William G. Tierney, director of USC's Pullias Center for Higher Education, says the Facebook founder is 'looking in the wrong places.'
By Allie Gross • Sept. 3, 2014 -
City education department proposed by Seattle mayor
Ed Murray is hoping to streamline a currently tangled and confusing system with the creation of a Department of Education and Early Learning.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Study: Music key to closing achievement gap
A Northwestern University study looks at how music affects the central nervous systems of at-risk children.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 3, 2014 -
Espresso rebrands under Discovery Education umbrella
The name change follows Espresso's acquisition in November and comes alongside an expansion of services.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Seattle struggles to fix special ed disorganization
The district's attempts to fix reported problems within its special education department have been derailed by poor communication.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Teaching grit may hurt more creative students
Scholars at the American Psychological Association's annual conference explained how teaching conscientiousness and persistence may not foster creative success.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Education Post launches, claiming desire to foster civil ed reform debates
While the site claims to be non-partisan, its backers have some concerned otherwise.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 2, 2014 -
N. Carolina's Durham school board to drop TFA contract
Only one board member voted against dropping Teach For America after the 2015-16 school year.
By Allie Gross • Sept. 2, 2014 -
Blackboard and the Pay My Tuition Challenge: The week's most read education news
Has education found its 'ice bucket challenge?' Is there a list the Ivy Leagues can't measure up to? Get the answers to these questions and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 29, 2014 -
New York principals allegedly go easy on teacher evals
Despite a more nuanced evaluation system, 98% of teachers in the state were deemed 'effective' or 'highly effective' on the observations section.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 29, 2014 -
Indiana wins back NCLB waiver
The status of the state's waiver was thrown into question after the U.S. Department of Education in the wake of its decision to drop Common Core.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 29, 2014 -
Oklahoma loses NCLB waiver months after dropping Common Core
The U.S. Department of Education says the state hasn't demonstrated dedication to college and career readiness.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 29, 2014 -
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 -
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 -
USDA
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
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