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Alaska board OKs online PD for superintendents
Superintendents will be able to take professional development classes on topics like finance, program planning, and the use of technology in classrooms.
By Allie Gross • July 31, 2014 -
Pennsylvania judge dismisses teacher blog firing suit
The teacher had written that her students were "disengaged, lazy whiners."
By Allie Gross • July 31, 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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Delaware panel seeks to revamp teacher compensation
The new Committee to Advance Educator Compensation and Careers met for the first time Wednesday
By Allie Gross • July 31, 2014 -
N.C. voucher funds distributed before court ruling
A judge is giving the state the go-ahead to release $10 million despite not yet ruling on a lawsuit over the legality of the programs.
By Allie Gross • July 31, 2014 -
Triumph Learning amplifies partnership with Clever
The broadened collaboration will allow single sign-on for Waggle users, as well as improved security.
By Roger Riddell • July 30, 2014 -
Wisconsin teachers resist Walker's call to abandon the Common Core
The educators argue that a repeal would waste both time and money already invested in the implementation.
By Allie Gross • July 30, 2014 -
New Texas law makes shutting down failing charter schools easier
Five charter schools have closed since February.
By Allie Gross • July 30, 2014 -
United Federation of Teachers enters NYC tenure debate
The union submitted an 8-page memo Tuesday explaining how tenure laws protect teachers from unfair firings, while also giving opportunities to remove ineffective teachers.
By Allie Gross • July 30, 2014 -
Southwest Missouri superintendents wary of billionaire's influence
The three district leaders aren't happy about a St. Louis philanthropist's meddling in their local affairs.
By Roger Riddell • July 29, 2014 -
Over 150 AP exam answer sheets lost in transit
The tests were shipped from California but never made it to the testing facility in New Jersey.
By Allie Gross • July 29, 2014 -
Michigan schools chief meets with state charter leaders
The meeting was called after an investigative report by the Detroit Free Press highlighted a lack of accountability around the schools.
By Allie Gross • July 29, 2014 -
Cursive may remain in lesson plans for 7 states
Though not mandated by the Common Core, these states are either debating or have recently mandated the inclusion of this skill.
By Allie Gross • July 29, 2014 -
Teacher eval disputes hinder Washington's shot at NCLB waiver
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan's has promised a reprieve from the Bush-era law if test scores are added to teacher evaluations, but many in the state are unwilling to make the concession.
By Allie Gross • July 29, 2014 -
Education Fixation: The week ahead in education news
Learn more about Moody's downgrades, student achievement versus poverty in K-12, and more this week on Education Dive!
By Roger Riddell • July 28, 2014 -
California school employee pay revealed in new database
According to Transparent California, 100 district superintendents earned over $250,000 each more than twice the state's average teacher salary.
By Allie Gross • July 28, 2014 -
Not enough physical ed in California schools, says lawsuit
Thirty-seven California school districts were asked to present lesson plans proving students had enough physical activity in the day.
By Allie Gross • July 28, 2014 -
Democrats distancing themselves from 'education reform'
Once a term positively associated with the left, 'education reform' has become more polarizing and possibly insulting in recent months.
By Allie Gross • July 28, 2014 -
OpenCurriculum unveils open-source math library
The Pittsburgh-based company created a free, 5,000-document library for math teachers.
By Allie Gross • July 28, 2014 -
Deep Dive
6 virtual field trips to give lesson plans a boost
Don't have the budget to travel the world? That doesn't mean students have to miss out!
By Allie Gross • July 25, 2014 -
Slate: Self-driven learning isn't for everyone, so why push it into classrooms?
Many ed tech companies are pushing this learning style into the classroom.
By Allie Gross • July 25, 2014 -
Touchscreen desks and augmented reality: Lenovo predicts the future of education
An infographic from the company sees a bright future for independent learning.
By Allie Gross • July 25, 2014 -
New Yorker's look at Atlanta cheating scandal highlights testing pressures
The 2006 scandal at Parks Middle School saw teachers change students' answers on completed tests, and with administrative approval.
By Allie Gross • July 25, 2014 -
Teacher unions launching campaigns to unseat Republicans
Teacher unions across America are sending educators to the campaign trail in an effort to win state legislative and executive seats for Democratic allies.
By Allie Gross • July 25, 2014 -
Jindal sued over Common Core by charter school allies
The Choice Foundation, which operates charter schools in Louisiana, joined forces with parents and teachers to file suit over suspended testing contracts.
By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2014
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