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Knewton partners with Europe's Sanoma Learning
The deal will spread Knewton's adaptive learning solutions to publishers in the Netherlands, Belgium, Finland, Poland, and Sweden.
By Roger Riddell • April 11, 2014 -
NJSBA report suggests how to cut costs, improve quality for special ed
The New Jersey School Boards Association says a financing solution could cut tensions with other ed programs that see reductions as a result.
By Roger Riddell • April 11, 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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George W. Bush defends No Child Left Behind
Speaking on the achievement gap, former President George W. Bush stands by his signature education policy.
By Allie Gross • April 11, 2014 -
Missouri gov. freezes ed budget
Gov. Jay Nixon blames poor budgeting for the standstill.
By Allie Gross • April 11, 2014 -
D.C. announces ombudsman to mediate between school stakeholders
Joyanna Smith will serve as a school liaison for the district's board of education.
By Allie Gross • April 11, 2014 -
N.Y. ed commissioner to push student achievement, reduce nonessential testing
The state's ed chief, John King, outlined his continual push for student achievement during a Thursday speech.
By Allie Gross • April 11, 2014 -
Arne Duncan addresses Pa. school stabbings
The education secretary stresses the importance of safety following the incident that injured 20.
By Allie Gross • April 10, 2014 -
Report: 'Colorblind' ed reform policies miss the bigger issues
A Columbia University report says such efforts can still promote racial inequality
By Allie Gross • April 10, 2014 -
Indiana cancels upcoming Common Core practice test
The state became the first to repeal the new standards last month.
By Allie Gross • April 10, 2014 -
Ohio passes charter accountability provision
The bill is one of an array of education measures passed by the state.
By Allie Gross • April 10, 2014 -
La. lawmakers fear textbook bill is really meant to kill Common Core
The state's House Education Committee passed a bill giving districts control over which textbooks they use.
By Allie Gross • April 10, 2014 -
Education Dept. unveils new school-family engagement model
The framework is aimed at improving student achievement by helping schools increase family involvement.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2014 -
Pearson partners with language learning network Busuu
The deal will make a globally recognized English-as-a-foreign-language exam easily accessible to the network's 40 million users.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2014 -
House education committee passes two bipartisan bills
A science research bill and charter school bill are swiftly passed by the House
By Allie Gross • April 9, 2014 -
LA Times columnist opts child out of Common Core testing
Karin Klein says she has become frustrated at how standardized testing has co-opted creative pursuits that were once part of public education.
By Allie Gross • April 9, 2014 -
Study: HS financial literacy course an advantage
A new study shows increased money management skills in students who took such courses.
By Allie Gross • April 9, 2014 -
White House builds ed tech entrepreneurship handbook
The “developer’s toolkit” promotes effective technology integration.
By Allie Gross • April 9, 2014 -
Learning First Alliance wants Common Core delayed
The group of organizations representing teachers, administrators, and parents nationwide says more time is needed to "ensure we get this right."
By Roger Riddell • April 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
K-12 for-profits increasingly 'Cashing in on Kids'
A trend toward privatization is seeing several companies profit from public education dollars — sometimes via questionable means.
By Allie Gross • April 8, 2014 -
Questions arise after release of Indiana teacher evaluations
After only 2% of Indiana teachers were rated as needing improvement, experts are calling the results 'unrealistic.'
By Allie Gross • April 8, 2014 -
AP debate ignited over WaPo's list of 'America's Most Challenging High Schools'
Ranking of America’s most challenging high schools pushes discourse on rigor
By Allie Gross • April 8, 2014 -
Study: Little difference in charter vs. traditional public school test scores
The Chicago Sun-Times and Medill Data Project analyzed the test scores of students in Chicago schools.
By Allie Gross • April 8, 2014 -
Obama presents $100M in ed innovation grants
Schools winning the administration's most recent nationwide competition will receive funding to promote innovative practices in their classrooms.
By Allie Gross • April 8, 2014 -
Bill de Blasio: Charter school champion?
Has New York City's populist mayor really done more for charters than Republicans like U.S. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor?
By Roger Riddell • April 7, 2014 -
National Board may scrap principal certification program
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards will vote this week on the program.
By Allie Gross • April 7, 2014