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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 -
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Curriculum
Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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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 -
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Deep Dive4 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 -
Rocketship Education scaling back expansion plans
The popular San Jose charter network is pivoting from its goal of enrolling one million students in 50 cities.
By Allie Gross • June 30, 2014 -
Panasonic, Intel, and Microsoft debut 3E tablet for K12 [ISTE]
The durable new 2-in-1 device counts a stylus, magnifying glass lens, and temperature probe among its features.
By Roger Riddell • June 30, 2014 -
Oklahoma sued over Common Core repeal
Restore Oklahoma Public Education argues that Gov. Mary Fallin's decision to opt the state out of the standards is unconstitutional.
By Allie Gross • June 29, 2014 -
Online learning, charters, and amenities: The week's most read education news
Find out about the U.S. Education Department's potential death blow to Corinthian Colleges and more right here.
By Roger Riddell • June 27, 2014 -
Tennessee school district denies application for rural charter school
A group of educators, including some former Teach for America corps members, planned to open the school.
By Allie Gross • June 27, 2014 -
Connecticut gov. promises $15M for Common Core
The money will go toward getting parents and teachers on board with the standards.
By Allie Gross • June 27, 2014 -
Wyoming hires a consulting company to assess structuring issues
The state will pay Cross and Joftus $98,500 to analyze the current structure of its education department.
By Allie Gross • June 27, 2014 -
Kansas board of ed gives thumbs up to new teacher license rules
Individuals with relevant experience will now be allowed to teach subjects in their fields.
By Allie Gross • June 27, 2014 -
America's students are No. 1 -- at being sleepy
At least that's what teachers report in two major international studies.
By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2014
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