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Illinois to hold minority and low-income students to different standards
The state will unveil a new system for measuring student success next year with permission from the U.S. Department of Education.
By Allie Gross • May 13, 2014 -
Report: Bias found in teacher evals
A new study finds implementing a system for grading teachers is not as easy as federal officials may have hoped.
By Allie Gross • May 13, 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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De Blasio addresses NYC's overcrowded classrooms
The New York mayor suggests the city spend $4.4 billion over the next four years on alleviating crowding.
By Allie Gross • May 13, 2014 -
What Google's new student data policy means
A Huffington Post column analyzes the tech giant's declaration that it will stop mining student data.
By Allie Gross • May 13, 2014 -
Discrepancies in state pre-K slots
A new report shows drastic differences from state to state.
By Allie Gross • May 13, 2014 -
More rural schools having ag students raise cafeteria food
Hands-on agriculture classes cut costs for schools serving declining populations.
By Roger Riddell • May 12, 2014 -
Education Dept. backtracks on NCLB requirements
Teacher evaluation programs will now be assessed separately from the rest of the No Child Left Behind waiver requirements.
By Allie Gross • May 12, 2014 -
Report claims taxpayers lost $100M to charter school fraud and waste
A report from the Center for Popular Democracy and Integrity in Education highlights 15 of the 42 states with charter schools.
By Allie Gross • May 12, 2014 -
Support grows for fired teacher who hit student with a broom
The Detroit high school teacher reportedly used the broom while attempting to break up a fight.
By Allie Gross • May 12, 2014 -
Common Core debate muddied by right-wing agenda, says Southern Poverty Law Center
A new report from the nonprofit civil rights organization says substantive debate has been hijacked as part of a larger goal to dismantle public education.
By Allie Gross • May 11, 2014 -
Chicago Teachers' Union to lobby against Common Core
The union's House of Delegates adopted a resolution opposing the federal benchmarks.
By Allie Gross • May 11, 2014 -
Deep Dive
6 must-see education TED Talks
The conference has played host to some of the brightest education ideas from experts in numerous fields.
By Roger Riddell • May 9, 2014 -
San Diego grand jury report: At-risk juveniles lack proper ed
Six local detention facilities are accused of breaking California law.
By Allie Gross • May 9, 2014 -
Texas gubernatorial candidate calls for more ed tech
Greg Abbott wants to see more technology used in the Lone Star State's schools.
By Allie Gross • May 9, 2014 -
Louisiana vote may broaden search for Common Core test
Thursday's vote is feeling like a win for many opposed to the standards.
By Allie Gross • May 9, 2014 -
Suit: N. Carolina failing children in low-income districts
The suit claims the state hasn't lived up to its constitutional obligation when it comes to low-income districts.
By Allie Gross • May 9, 2014 -
Cengage Learning announces big data partnership with Celebrus Technologies
Analytics data provided by the collaboration will be used to inform upgrades and new products.
By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2014 -
New Republic writer skewers the idea of teaching 'grit'
Is the model pushed by schools like the Knowledge Is Power Program charter network all it's cracked up to be?
By Allie Gross • May 8, 2014 -
New book dissects flaws in virtual education
Equal Scrutiny: Privatization and Accountability in Digital Education argues appropriate accountability measures are needed for digital learning to advance.
By Allie Gross • May 8, 2014 -
Data Quality Campaign founder addresses student data controversy
In an editorial for the Huffington Post, Data Quality Campaign founder Aimee Rogstad Guidera explains why parents should be begging for student data.
By Allie Gross • May 8, 2014 -
NAEP scores reveal declines
Scores for the National Assessment of Educational Progress were released Wednesday.
By Allie Gross • May 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
A brief history of education's big data debate
Concern over the collection and sharing of student data dates as far back as the 1970s.
By Allie Gross • May 7, 2014 -
Teacher Appreciation Week: tips for celebrating
The National Education Association (NEA) have deemed May 4-10 National Teacher Appreciation Week. What are some ways to show your hardworking teacher you care?
By Allie Gross • May 7, 2014 -
Actualize.Me wins Philly EdTech Hackathon
The third annual event saw hackers build out ideas proposed by students and district officials for the benefit of the Philadelphia School District.
By Roger Riddell • May 7, 2014 -
Corinthian Colleges in danger of default
The for-profit college operator reportedly breached the terms of its loans.
By Keith Button • May 7, 2014
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