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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 -
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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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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 -
Indiana teachers fear testing glitch repeat
Freezing computers during practice tests are breeding fear of a second year of ISTEP glitches.
By Allie Gross • April 28, 2014 -
Outgoing WY ed chief returns to AZ
Richard Crandall, the governor appointed education chief, will return to Arizona now that Cindy Hill has resumed her job as state superintendent.
By Allie Gross • April 28, 2014 -
NY teachers, parents to protest education retreat
The "picket in the pines" is in protest of a $1,000 education weekend retreat hosted by Education Reform Now.
By Allie Gross • April 28, 2014 -
Chicago to name selective-enrollment school for Obama amid contention
The school's location has some on the city's South Side feeling shunned.
By Roger Riddell • April 25, 2014 -
Deep Dive
4 must-read books for educators
These texts may change the way you view yourself and your role in education
By Allie Gross • April 25, 2014 -
AFT Prez to Pearson: End 'gag order' on teachers
Randi Weingarten questions a contractual clause barring educators from speaking publicly about Pearson's Common Core-aligned tests.
By Allie Gross • April 25, 2014 -
Arne Duncan pulls WA's NCLB waiver
The denial sends the state back to Bush-era policies for the 2014-15 school year.
By Allie Gross • April 25, 2014 -
MI Gov. Rick Snyder pushes for Common Core adoption
Snyder says politics have no place in education.
By Allie Gross • April 25, 2014 -
NC ed committee suggests Common Core opt-out
State legislators have drafted a bill to replace the controversial national standards.
By Allie Gross • April 25, 2014 -
Staff resignations coincide with return of WY ed chief
Cindy Hill's return to the Wyoming Department of Education leads at least five to step down.
By Allie Gross • April 24, 2014 -
Deep Dive
9 ed tech startups investors love
These startups appear in multiple investment portfolios, but are they all here to stay?
By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2014 -
Denver district requests more undocumented immigrants for teachers
Collaborating with Teach for America, Denver Public Schools will recruit more teachers under a federal deferred action program.
By Allie Gross • April 24, 2014 -
PARCC test frustration: Parent writes open letter to Obama
A Massachusetts mother has her daughter take a practice PARCC tests. The frustrating experience results in a letter to President Obama.
By Allie Gross • April 24, 2014 -
Alaskan lawmakers reach ed compromise
Alaskan lawmakers finally reach a compromise after disagreement over education funding lands them in extended legislative sessions
By Allie Gross • April 24, 2014 -
Texas gubernatorial candidate proposes statewide district for failing schools
The proposal is the second part of Greg Abbott's education reform proposal.
By Allie Gross • April 24, 2014 -
NYC schools spend $830K to keep teachers in the classroom
Some schools have chosen to "buy out" their teachers from a state ed. dept. requirement that has them leave the classroom to grade state exams.
By Allie Gross • April 23, 2014
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