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ACT buys Pacific Metrics Corporation
The California-based assessment and ed tech provider will continue to operate independently.
By Allie Gross • July 8, 2014 -
Ed coalition supports billion-dollar Wi-Fi plan
Support comes as the FCC plans to vote on the expansion of its E-Rate program, which currently finances school Wi-Fi expansion.
By Allie Gross • July 8, 2014 -
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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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NEA: Duncan must resign
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan's reaction to a landmark California tenure decision was the final straw for the nation's largest teachers' union.
By Allie Gross • July 8, 2014 -
Florida districts in disagreement on free lunches
A "universal" free lunch program has been adopted by many districts in the state, but some aren't too keen on its guidelines.
By Roger Riddell • July 7, 2014 -
Kentucky high school's transgender policy sparks parent protest
The school is allowing transgendered students to use bathrooms in line with their gender identity.
By Allie Gross • July 7, 2014 -
Illinois law lowers required start age for kindergarten
Children must now be enrolled by age 6.
By Allie Gross • July 7, 2014 -
Bonuses entice early childhood educators in Georgia
A new state program works to reward preschool teachers pursuing further education.
By Allie Gross • July 7, 2014 -
U.S. Ed. Dept. approves 5 NCLB waivers
The states involved could have even more flexibility if they continue to create teacher and administrator evaluation programs.
By Allie Gross • July 7, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How 3 state education departments are embracing the future [ISTE]
Ed tech leaders from Indiana, New Jersey, and North Carolina gathered in a Sunday panel to talk device deployments, new online exams, digital resources, and more.
By Roger Riddell • July 3, 2014 -
Study: U.S. teachers have a tougher gig than their international peers
U.S. teachers work harder and in more strenuous conditions than those in other industrialized nations, according to the Teaching and Learning International Survey.
By Allie Gross • July 3, 2014 -
Students in Georgia grappling with geometry and algebra
Education officials released results from the state's tougher math exams.
By Allie Gross • July 3, 2014 -
Oklahoma City promotes failing third graders
Some 514 students will transition to the fourth grade despite failing the state test.
By Allie Gross • July 3, 2014 -
Wyoming's science standards at a standstill
The Wyoming Board of Education didn't like how lawmakers inserted themselves in the process.
By Allie Gross • July 3, 2014 -
Tennessee may give break to high-scoring teachers
A proposed plan would allow teachers who score high on evaluations to skip required training necessary for advancement or license renewal.
By Allie Gross • July 2, 2014 -
$23M for art in NYC schools
Another 120 arts teachers will be hired in the Big Apple.
By Allie Gross • July 2, 2014 -
Will New Mexico tie teacher evals to pay?
A potential plan would connect evals to the state's three-tiered licensure system, which affects pay.
By Allie Gross • July 2, 2014 -
$3M for tech split between 15 Idaho schools
The money is meant to be used on new technologies that will boost academics.
By Allie Gross • July 2, 2014 -
Deep Dive
4 crucial education points LeVar Burton made at ISTE
The Reading Rainbow host spoke to a packed room on technology, the importance of fostering a love of reading, and more.
By Roger Riddell • July 1, 2014 -
Apple's iTunes U gains more tools
The expansion is the tech giant's latest effort to get schools to swap out textbooks for iPads.
By Allie Gross • July 1, 2014 -
Louisiana: Special ed changes prompt debate
Two national groups have issued reports pushing against Gov. Bobby Jindal's special education plan.
By Allie Gross • July 1, 2014 -
NJ lawmakers suggest postponing teacher evals tied to tests
Students begin taking the new Common Core-aligned PARCC exams next year.
By Allie Gross • July 1, 2014 -
Indiana meets new NCLB waiver deadline
State Superintendent Glenda Ritz submitted a request for a new No Child Left Behind waiver Monday
By Allie Gross • July 1, 2014 -
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt unveils new app for Chrome OS, iPad [ISTE 2014]
The publisher's HMH Player offers educators a variety of tools for today's tech-oriented learning environment.
By Roger Riddell • June 30, 2014 -
Georgia school leaders push back on law OKing teachers with guns
The educators argue that the law does not make students safer and actually creates more issues.
By Allie Gross • June 30, 2014 -
Detroit Public Schools: Class sizes will increase by 5
Under the district's proposed 2015-16 budget, class sizes will jump from 33 to 38 students in fourth and fifth grades, and from 38 to 43 students in sixth through 12th grades.
By Allie Gross • June 30, 2014
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