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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 -
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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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 -
Okla. tests halted by technical glitches for second year
Computer issues interrupted the exams for a second year in a row.
By Allie Gross • April 23, 2014 -
Computer glitches jeopardize Fla. standardized tests
An issue with Pearson's hosting provider is being blamed for the FCAT stall.
By Allie Gross • April 23, 2014 -
NAEP to administer exam with rented tablets
Tablets will be rented and used by students taking the exam.
By Allie Gross • April 23, 2014 -
Sen. Booker announces $1M investment in early ed
Booker and the Foundation for Newark's Future are looking to give parents more info on early ed opportunities.
By Allie Gross • April 23, 2014 -
Could Race to the Top, other Obama programs be cut?
With the Obama presidency approaching its final years and a potential power shift in the Senate, several grant programs could be on the chopping block.
By Roger Riddell • April 22, 2014 -
Deep Dive
10 things you should know about SAT changes
The College Board recently announced several changes to the iconic rite of passage required for many college-bound teens.
By Keith Button • April 22, 2014 -
Mississippi officials restructure school rating system
The U.S. Department of Education wants the state to give high school graduation more weight.
By Allie Gross • April 22, 2014 -
InBloom to close its doors
Less than a month after being dropped by New York, the controversial student-data service will ‘wind down.'
By Allie Gross • April 22, 2014 -
Indiana governor's roundtable approves Common Core replacement
An overwhelming majority on the Governor’s Education Roundtable approved the new education standards.
By Allie Gross • April 22, 2014 -
Oklahoma pre-K program sets an example for the rest
NPR dissects the success of Tulsa, the city at the forefront of early childhood ed
By Allie Gross • April 22, 2014 -
Calif. gubernatorial candidate suggests massive ed changes
GOP gubernatorial candidate Neel Kashkari thinks the state's schools should be run like charters.
By Allie Gross • April 22, 2014 -
Ohio teacher canned for telling student U.S. doesn't need another black president
The alleged remark was in response to a black student saying he'd like to one day be elected to the position.
By Roger Riddell • April 21, 2014 -
Brand names in Common Core tests raise product placement concerns
The presence of brand names on the state's tests have raised concerns of paid product placement among parents.
By Allie Gross • April 21, 2014 -
N.C. district's teacher resignations jump 41%
Wake County officials say 620 of 9,000 teachers have resigned so far in 2014.
By Allie Gross • April 21, 2014 -
Newark clergy bashes city's school reform
The clergy wrote a letter asking Gov. Christie to step in and soothe concerns over the state's: "One Newark Public School Plan"
By Allie Gross • April 21, 2014 -
Federal authorities investigating Academica
The U.S. Department of Education is looking into potential conflicts of interest at the Florida-based charter management company
By Allie Gross • April 21, 2014
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