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Aspen Institute task force releases major report on personalized learning
The institute's Task Force on Learning and the Internet, co-chaired by Jeb Bush and Rosario Dawson, announced its findings in a webcast.
By Roger Riddell • June 17, 2014 -
NCTQ teacher-prep report spotlights problems in alternative-certification programs
Only one of 85 programs examined in the pilot study received an 'A' grade.
By Roger Riddell • June 17, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How are charter schools structured?
In light of New Orleans recently making headlines as the first all-charter district, we break down how they are operated for those unfamiliar.
By Allie Gross • June 17, 2014 -
Wyoming churches stand behind Next Generation Science Standards
The Wyoming Association of Churches wants the state to implement the standards, saying that faith shouldn't interfere with science.
By Allie Gross • June 17, 2014 -
Why isn't technology playing a bigger role in classrooms?
Forbes spoke with John Jong-Hyun Kim, a senior lecturer and fellow at Harvard Business School, about the lack of tech integration in U.S. K-12 schools.
By Allie Gross • June 17, 2014 -
Baltimore city schools lack art and gym, says council president
School officials are being asked to provide the council with details on how the city's students lack a "complete education".
By Allie Gross • June 17, 2014 -
Pennsylvania legislature passes Holocaust curriculum bill
Pennsylvania House unanimously passes a Holocaust Bill which "strongly encourages" schools to implement Holocaust and genocide curriculum.
By Allie Gross • June 17, 2014 -
AFT president vilifies Duncan's remarks on Vergara v. California
Randi Weingarten accused the U.S. education secretary of contributing to polarization.
By Roger Riddell • June 16, 2014 -
Discipline policy at New Orleans charter schools raises questions
Some parents and teachers at Collegiate Academies' high schools believe punishments are too 'harsh and punitive.'
By Allie Gross • June 16, 2014 -
S. Carolina's Common Core rejection may have minimal impact on state's standards
Some critics say the short timeline for creating new standards could result in little change.
By Allie Gross • June 16, 2014 -
Study: Phonics education works
A new study encourages teachers to teach reading with phonics instead of letters.
By Allie Gross • June 16, 2014 -
Gym class gets a makeover
Attempting to encourage more positive feelings towards physical activity, many schools are creating less-competitive physical education curricula.
By Allie Gross • June 16, 2014 -
Michelle Obama: Lunch standards fight will go 'until the bitter end'
A bill before the House could allow schools to opt out of the healthier standards if they meet certain requirements.
By Roger Riddell • June 13, 2014 -
Obama to unveil ed plans for Native Americans
The president is visiting Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Nation in Cannon Ball, ND, where he will present plans to boost education and economics for the Native American community.
By Allie Gross • June 13, 2014 -
NY ed officials cautious about moving Avonte's Law forward
The law requires all unguarded doors in elementary schools and schools with special needs programs to feature audible alarms.
By Allie Gross • June 13, 2014 -
'Teacher of the Year' writes impassioned blog post after leaving the classroom
The former history teacher's post documents issues in public education that contribute to higher teacher turnover rates.
By Allie Gross • June 13, 2014 -
Iowa superintendents consider aligning ed to business
About 40 Iowa K-12 superintendents met with University of Iowa leaders to discuss ways education and business can connect.
By Allie Gross • June 13, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What's happened to school nurses?
Recent incidents have spurred debate over the lack of full-time nurses in many schools.
By Allie Gross • June 12, 2014 -
N. Carolina senate committee approves a slew of charter changes
Charters are now required to stay in accordance with the state's open record and meeting laws.
By Allie Gross • June 12, 2014 -
Kansas ed board approves two 'innovative' districts
The 2013 Coalition of Innovative Districts Act will waive traditional state regulations for up to 29 school districts.
By Allie Gross • June 12, 2014 -
15-year old creates ed startup using Bitcoin investment
The young programmer and entrepreneur launched Botangle after using Bitcoin to turn a $1,000 gift from his grandmother into $100,000.
By Allie Gross • June 12, 2014 -
S. Carolina rejects biology standards focused on discrediting Darwin
The South Carolina Board of Education shot down a proposed standard requiring students to write scientific arguments supporting and disproving natural selection.
By Allie Gross • June 12, 2014 -
Illinois governor sets aside early ed funds
Gov. Pat Quinn's new law sees a 3% increase in the mandated grant spending for children 3 years old and younger.
By Allie Gross • June 12, 2014 -
House bill would allow healthy lunch opt-out, White House promises veto
The Republican-backed bill would allow an opt-out if meal program costs met certain conditions.
By Roger Riddell • June 11, 2014 -
National Education Association working to fight declining membership
The union has lost more than 230,000 members in the past three years.
By Allie Gross • June 11, 2014
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