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Indiana's student data collection efforts met with contempt
The Indiana Network of Knowledge, a portal linking student data with state labor data, is meeting increasing resistance in the state.
By Allie Gross • May 20, 2014 -
Alleged conflicts of interest could derail Chicago school turnaround plan
Complaints request an investigation of the Chicago Board of Education's vote to 'turn around' three schools.
By Allie Gross • May 20, 2014 -
Trendline
Learning Loss
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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Michelle Obama to promote arts ed with student talent show
The first lady will host the event along with the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities.
By Allie Gross • May 20, 2014 -
Opposition to Next Generation Science Standards growing
Oklahoma joined Wyoming in rejecting the standards and likely won't be the last state to do so.
By Roger Riddell • May 19, 2014 -
Deep Dive
4 of the biggest myths surrounding the student data debate
The Data Quality Campaign offers insight into the biggest miscommunications regarding the use of big data in schools.
By Roger Riddell • May 19, 2014 -
Are school vaccine loopholes too lax?
A rise in preventable diseases has some states reconsidering loopholes.
By Allie Gross • May 19, 2014 -
Special ed bill divides Louisiana advocates
The state's senate is set to vote on a bill that would lower graduation standards for special education students.
By Allie Gross • May 19, 2014 -
Indiana adds 7 regional centers to Migrant Ed Program
The No Child Left Behind-funded initiative provides services for migrant children.
By Allie Gross • May 19, 2014 -
Toca Boca: Not all children's apps are educational
Despite being one of the top selling apps in the education section of the App Store, Toca Boca won't be selling to American schools.
By Allie Gross • May 19, 2014 -
Deep Dive
5 ways inequality contributes to high school dropout rates
A new Communities in Schools report shows the U.S. still has room to level the playing field 60 years after Brown v. Board of Education.
By Allie Gross • May 16, 2014 -
Will Supreme Court decision see prayer in school boards?
A recent ruling in favor of a town council's pre-meeting prayer may ignite debate over whether public school boards can do the same.
By Allie Gross • May 16, 2014 -
Samsung unveils new ed tablet
The Galaxy Tab 4 Education delivers durability, a low price point, and Google Play for Education support.
By Allie Gross • May 16, 2014 -
How to boost STEM education
A twitter chat hosted by The USA Science and Engineering Festival suggests several best practices for teaching science, technology, engineering, and math.
By Allie Gross • May 16, 2014 -
What ed iniatives are the Gates Foundation prioritizing?
The Washington Post took a look at the organization's most significant education grants this year.
By Allie Gross • May 16, 2014 -
Mississippi to investigate alleged cheating at elementary school
The district's superintendent is launching his own investigation into who leaked the information to a local newspaper.
By Roger Riddell • May 15, 2014 -
Civil rights group files 3 complaints focused on school closures, charters
The Advancement Project's complaints to the Education Department's civil rights office and the Justice Department focus on reform in three cities.
By Allie Gross • May 15, 2014 -
Ed. Dept. reminds charters of special ed obligations
A "Dear Colleague" letter says charters have the same obligations as traditional public schools.
By Allie Gross • May 15, 2014 -
Louisiana kills sex ed bill
The state's House Education Committee shut down legislation that would have required public schools to teach comprehensive sex education.
By Allie Gross • May 15, 2014 -
Ed reform: Is poverty the elephant in the room?
Ahead of Saturday's Brown v. Board of Education anniversary, a New Yorker article analyzes the inequality that persists in Newark and beyond.
By Allie Gross • May 15, 2014 -
Texas, Connecticut districts ban social app over bullying concerns
To make things worse, the app's name infringes on a platform used by hundreds of U.S. schools.
By Roger Riddell • May 14, 2014 -
All Covered unveils K-12 education software and services suite
The cloud-based suite includes partnerships with PassTheNotes, SchoolBrains, Hapara, and Tableau Software.
By Roger Riddell • May 14, 2014 -
Indiana Board of Ed. grills superintendent over NCLB warning
A special meeting was held Tuesday to discuss a plan for the state to keep its waiver.
By Allie Gross • May 14, 2014 -
NAACP marks Brown v. Board of Ed. anniversary with summit
The 60th anniversary of the historic Supreme Court ruling that outlawed segregation is Saturday.
By Allie Gross • May 14, 2014 -
Pearson ranks U.S. education 14th in the world
The textbook and testing powerhouse's Learning Curve 2014 report ranks the educational performance of 39 countries.
By Allie Gross • May 13, 2014 -
NY preschool accused of misallocating millions reserved for special needs students
A rabbi and three other men allegedly stole $12.4 million in city and state education funds.
By Allie Gross • May 13, 2014
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