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Homeless student transportation an issue in Lincoln, NE
Schools in the city are currently using taxis to fulfill federal student transportation requirements for homeless students.
By Allie Gross • July 11, 2014 -
Financial literacy a struggle for U.S. students
More than a sixth of U.S. students failed to meet basic proficiency benchmarks on the financial literacy section of the PISA exam.
By Allie Gross • July 11, 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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South Dakota sees an influx of new superintendents
A quarter of the state's 151 district superintendents will begin their first year on the job this fall.
By Allie Gross • July 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
4 platforms simplifying professional development at ISTE
With new standards and device deployments rolling out, high-quality teacher training is as critical as ever.
By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2014 -
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Deep DiveISTE round-up: 11 ed tech tools worth noting
Whether you missed the giant K-12 ed tech show in Atlanta or just didn't have time to see everything on display, we've got you covered.
By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2014 -
Superintendent fired after nearly $700K salary is revealed
Jose Fernandez was making more running three schools than the president does running the nation.
By Allie Gross • July 10, 2014 -
Campaign to add class size to Washington state ballot raises over $600K
More than half of the $630K comes from the statewide teachers union, Washington Education Association.
By Allie Gross • July 10, 2014 -
Business leaders can improve public education: Here's how
Harvard Business School Professor Jan W. Rivkin laid out strategies in an interview with Forbes.
By Allie Gross • July 10, 2014 -
DC advocacy group requests more info on test data
Broader, Bolder Approach to Education believes that “lack of transparency, combined with cherry-picking specific numbers” has resulted in a false understanding of the city's achievement.
By Allie Gross • July 10, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Edgenuity CEO talks personalized learning and classroom tech [ISTE]
We sat down with Sari Factor at ISTE to talk about education's sometimes slow adoption of tech and Edgenuity's new MyPath product.
By Roger Riddell • July 9, 2014 -
DC chancellor: Better planning necessary to prevent charter 'cannibalism'
Kaya Henderson says more productive dialogue is needed between charter and traditional public schools.
By Allie Gross • July 9, 2014 -
SD Teach For America wants more Native Americans among its ranks
The recruitment efforts signal a push for more culturally responsive teaching in underserved rural reservation schools.
By Allie Gross • July 9, 2014 -
Kansas refuses to release reading and math data
Officals say the data was compromised by spring cyberattacks.
By Allie Gross • July 9, 2014 -
NY voters should decide on Common Core, says gubernatorial candidate
Republican Rob Astorino believes voters should be able to voice their opinions through a "Stop Common Core" ballot initiative.
By Allie Gross • July 9, 2014 -
The Atlantic: Think twice before sharing that new ed study
The publication created a new guide to combat the social media spread of studies that may not be fully understood or completed.
By Allie Gross • July 9, 2014 -
Obama administration calls for better teachers in underserved schools
The U.S. Department of Education wants states to develop plans to ensure students at all schools have highly skilled teachers.
By Allie Gross • July 8, 2014 -
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 -
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 -
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Deep DiveHow 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
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