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Colorado bill would scale back social studies tests
Complaints about too much testing led to the Colorado Senate Education Committee's proposal to reduce the frequency of the state's new social studies tests.
By Allie Gross • May 2, 2014 -
Michelle Obama joins Texas students for College Signing Day
The annual San Antonio celebration has been lauded by Arne Duncan for highlighting student academic achievement.
By Allie Gross • May 2, 2014 -
De Blasio strikes deal with NYC's largest teachers' union
The contract, which increases teacher pay, is monumental given the union's tense relationship with former Mayor Bloomberg.
By Allie Gross • May 2, 2014 -
Blackboard forges digital content partnership with Discovery Education
The partnership adds Discovery Education content to Blackboard Learn, and a K-12 component is set for later this year.
By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2014 -
Deep Dive
5 tips for teaching 'grit' in the classroom
Despite debate over whether perseverance can actually be taught, these tactics can help foster an atmosphere of critical thinking in the classroom.
By Allie Gross • May 1, 2014 -
Louisiana bill could stall Common Core accountability measures
The bill would delay school letter grades, teacher evaluations, and student grade promotions tied to standardized tests until the 2016-17 school year.
By Allie Gross • May 1, 2014 -
Florida approves pause in school grading system
The freeze will allow the state to establish a baseline in 2015.
By Allie Gross • May 1, 2014 -
NPR breaks down testing practices
The look at formative versus summative tests sheds lights on the context of America's testing frenzy.
By Allie Gross • May 1, 2014 -
Parents call cops on students handing out banned books
A district ban of Sherman Alexie's Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian was banned from 10th grade curriculum earlier this month
By Allie Gross • May 1, 2014 -
Google stops mining data from Apps for Education
The decision comes on the heels of a California lawsuit that alleges the practice violates the state's wiretap laws.
By Roger Riddell • April 30, 2014 -
ConnectEDU files for bankruptcy
The ed tech startup filed for Chapter 11 protection and laid off all but 10 employees just months after receiving a $500,000 Gates Foundation grant.
By Keith Button • April 30, 2014 -
Kline pushes against Duncan on special ed funding
Tuesday's budget hearing resulted in a fiery spending debate focused around special education.
By Allie Gross • April 30, 2014 -
Questions abound following Ohio school district's audit
Columbus City Schools' internal audit found a lack of documentation for over 50% of the sampled student withdrawals.
By Allie Gross • April 30, 2014 -
WA lawmakers brainstorm ideas for ed funding
Lawmakers failed to create a specific timeline in their annual education report for the state Supreme Court.
By Allie Gross • April 30, 2014 -
Education Dept: Title IX covers trans students, too
Will the federal announcement extending the anti-discrimination law's coverage influence action on the state level?
By Allie Gross • April 30, 2014 -
NY school's kindergarten play canceled for more college prep
Parents are petitioning the decision and questioning its necessity.
By Roger Riddell • April 29, 2014 -
Deep Dive
4 resources for engaging students beyond the textbook
These supplemental resources can help push students to make connections between the classroom and the real world.
By Allie Gross • April 29, 2014 -
Louisiana debates bill to defund PARCC tests
Opponents say passing the measure will cause chaos.
By Allie Gross • April 29, 2014 -
Congress visits charter schools to prep for upcoming votes
The visits come right before major education decisions in the House.
By Allie Gross • April 29, 2014 -
STEM standards have a long way to go, argue experts
Industry and education leaders at the U.S. News STEM Solutions Conference contend the nation's computer science standards need an upgrade.
By Allie Gross • April 29, 2014 -
IL father and son defraud $33M in federal ed grants
The duo and four officials have been charged with education fraud and will be arraigned in the U.S. District Court in Chicago.
By Allie Gross • April 29, 2014 -
U.S. high school graduation rate hits 80% all-time high
The nation is on track to hit 90% by 2020, but there is still much work to be done.
By Roger Riddell • April 28, 2014 -
Indiana Board of Education approves Common Core replacement
The new standards still face vocal criticism from those who believe they're a repackaged take on the Common Core.
By Roger Riddell • April 28, 2014 -
OK district approves Bible-infused curriculum
The Oklahoma ACLU is fighting the move by the Mustang School Board.
By Allie Gross • April 28, 2014 -
CA educators urged to teach racial implications of Obama presidency
A new bill pushes schools to include the 44th president's election and time in office in its history curriculum.
By Allie Gross • April 28, 2014
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