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Duncan does a 180 on teacher evals
The education secretary is allowing states to apply for extra time before using student test scores to evaluate teachers.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 22, 2014 -
ACT data shows black students continuing to lag
While 2013 represented the most diverse group of test-takers, only 11% of African Americans scored "college ready" compared to the 49% of white students.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 22, 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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Lynda.com taps former Ancestry.com exec as chief revenue officer
Andrew Wait was most recently president of London-based online English school EF Englishtown.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Superior Court judge shoots down North Carolina voucher program
The first $730,000 of the $4,200-per-child grants has already been awarded to over 360 students.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Gov. Haslam publicizes Tennessee Promise
High school graduates can score free tuition to any two-year college.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Deep Dive
3 education myths busted
Spoiler alert: There's no such thing as 'math people.'
By Alex Nowicki • Aug. 21, 2014 -
California district apologizes for making special ed students sort trash
Parents complained upon learning that the Southern California school district had special education student sort garbage as an activity.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Louisiana to use Common Core exams after all
A Baton Rouge judge shot down Gov. Bobby Jindal's freeze on the state's testing contract.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Florida Lottery gives $1.5B to ed
The state's lotto had a record breaking year with $5.4 B in sales.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Fairfield U. prof blasts corporate ed reform
Dr. Yohuru Williams says "reform" measures actually re-segregate schools, push out qualified teachers, and over-emphasize the value of high-stakes tests.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 21, 2014 -
Wyoming school using drone and robots to teach math
Laramie High School plans to mechanically enhance geometry, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Detroit Public Schools proposes 24 closures, 10% pay cuts
The financially burdened district's latest plan to address its deficit is expected to save $13.3 million.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Missouri education department's CEE-Trust contract under scrutiny
Potential conflicts of interest allegedly taint the decision to contract Cities For Education Entrepreneurship Trust for consulting work.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Poll: Only 27% of public supports Obama education agenda
The 46th annual PDK-Gallup poll finds the number of people willing to give Obama's education agenda an A or B letter grade on the wane.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 20, 2014 -
Alma opens DC office, appoints president
The all-in-one learning management and student information system is expanding to the East Coast.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2014 -
Los Angeles softens discipline policies
The nation's second-largest school district is backing away from police-heavy school monitoring.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 19, 2014 -
State of New York gives $340M for pre-K
Eighty-one school districts and community groups will benefit from the funding.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 19, 2014 -
12 states passed ed tech laws so far in 2014
The laws overwhelmingly apply to virtual education and distance learning.
By Keith Button • Aug. 19, 2014 -
Critics bemoan inflexibility as NCLB waivers turn three
Eligibility for the waivers carries a slew of federal mandates.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 19, 2014 -
Deep Dive
3 recent ed tech IPOs show the sector continuing to rise
With only three initial public offerings in ed tech during the last five years, the fortunes of those companies are considered important indicators for others in the space.
By Keith Button • Aug. 18, 2014 -
Buffalo Public School District lays off 69
The 'right-sizing' move was made Friday, just weeks before students head back to school.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 18, 2014 -
Education Fixation: The week ahead in education news
From trends and challenges in online learning to Philadelphia's ongoing financial woes, here's what you can expect to see on Education Dive in the coming week.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 18, 2014 -
Philadelphia schools announce another $32M in cuts
The district is trimming services in order to open doors on time.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 18, 2014 -
Great Lakes Education Project offends with racially charged tweet
A board member is refusing to apologize for tweeting a comparison of Michigan Superintendent Mike Flanagan to former Alabama Gov. George Wallace.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 18, 2014 -
Teaching is not a business, says Berkeley professor
David L. Kirp says teachers must be at the forefront of any education solution, not technology or the market.
By Allie Gross • Aug. 18, 2014
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