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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 -
K12 Inc. rebrands as Fuel Education
The for-profit virtual school says the move isn't due to recent criticism.
By Allie Gross • April 7, 2014 -
Report highlights lack of arts in NYC public schools
Low-income NYC neighborhoods lack arts ed the most, according to new report
By Allie Gross • April 7, 2014 -
Kansas ed bill creates equal funding playing field
Reforms attached to the legislation may sour the deal for educators.
By Allie Gross • April 7, 2014 -
College prep, lesson plans, and MOOCs: The week's most read education news
Get caught up on the week's top Education Dive posts here!
By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2014 -
Center on Education Policy developing Common Core case studies
The institute wants to provide implementation strategies to states and policymakers.
By Allie Gross • April 4, 2014 -
ACLU files lawsuit against Hawaii's preschool aid program
The suit against the Preschool Open Doors program claims a violation of the separation of church and state.
By Allie Gross • April 4, 2014 -
Jindal shows up in Common Core promotional video
The Louisiana governor and other famous conservatives are front and center in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce video.
By Allie Gross • April 4, 2014 -
N.J. ed chief promises school aid info
The state's senate is calling the Christie administration's allocation of funds into question.
By Allie Gross • April 4, 2014 -
New York abandons InBloom student data deal
New legislation is forcing the state's education department and the nonprofit to sever ties.
By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2014 -
School Funding Reform Act reimagines Illinois education funding
State Sen. Andy Manar's proposal focuses on how money is used, not the amount.
By Allie Gross • April 3, 2014 -
Audit: N.Y. pre-K special ed contractor overcharged $875K
The for-profit company is challenging the audit.
By Allie Gross • April 3, 2014 -
Mississippi struggles teaching sex ed
A February study shows 12% of districts ignoring a law requiring schools to provide sex education.
By Allie Gross • April 3, 2014 -
Walton Family Foundation spends over $164M on ed reform in 2013
The Wal-Mart heirs pushed an agenda of school choice, vouchers, and privatization through their donations.
By Allie Gross • April 3, 2014 -
La. House Committee votes down Common Core repeal
The state may become the next to repeal or revamp the national learning standards.
By Roger Riddell • April 2, 2014 -
Deep Dive
The EAA: How a policy package created Michigan's statewide district
The Education Achievement Authority, tangentially created by Race to the Top, may serve as a cautionary tale to other states.
By Allie Gross • April 2, 2014
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