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Edgenuity to bring online learning to San Francisco high schools
Much of the online and blended learning provider's curriculum is approved by the U. of California's doorways guidelines.
By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2014 -
Critics bash St. Louis plan for contractors in city schools
The city's elected school board has seen its power fade in favor of a "Special Administrative Board."
By Roger Riddell • March 31, 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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Deep Dive
4 states trying different avenues to post-secondary education
Several states have been in the news recently for their progress or proposals for educating their future workforces.
By Keith Button • March 31, 2014 -
Kansas allots more time for state test after computer glitches
Persistent glitches impede test run of new state assessment.
By Allie Gross • March 31, 2014 -
Arne Duncan praises Hawaii during visit
Hawaii was the final state in his tour of America’s education landscape.
By Allie Gross • March 31, 2014 -
Okla. teachers protest underfunding of public education
Teachers are set to gather at the state capitol Monday morning to ask for more funding
By Allie Gross • March 31, 2014 -
NY approves state budget with wins for charter schools and pre-K
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio wins Pre-K funding, while Gov. Andrew Cuomo wins charter school protections.
By Allie Gross • March 31, 2014 -
A resignation and even more rankings: The week's most read education news
Get caught up on Yale's Van Gogh suit and marijuana legalization's impact on universities in Colorado and Washington right here!
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Upgrade your lesson plans with these 5 online resources
Thousands of proven lesson plans and best practices online can save teachers from having to reinvent the wheel.
By Allie Gross • March 28, 2014 -
Voucher schools gaining traction in two more states
Arizona and Tennessee pass bills dealing with voucher programs.
By Allie Gross • March 28, 2014 -
China seeing more alternative teaching systems amid testing pushback
Waldorf and Montessori schools are finding a place as parents push back against the country’s high stakes testing culture.
By Allie Gross • March 28, 2014 -
Mass. charter expansion plans in limbo
A legislative panel failed to agree on a bill raising the cap on charter schools in the state.
By Allie Gross • March 28, 2014 -
NJ bullying case may affect litigation of future lawsuits
Schools bring on students as co-defendants in a bullying case
By Allie Gross • March 28, 2014 -
NY proposal may give charters access to district building funds
A coalition of education organizations is fighting the move.
By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2014 -
Learningpod adds Common Core-aligned exam practice questions
The startup offers practice questions for high-stakes exams and classwork free-of-charge online.
By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2014 -
Transportation a must for Fla. county's open-enrollment plan
Florida school district proposes an "open-enrollment" plan to combat charter and voucher competition.
By Allie Gross • March 27, 2014 -
Florida restricts student data collection
A new bill limits the type of student data districts can collect.
By Allie Gross • March 27, 2014 -
Illinois education budget stays static
Even after a proposed 67% tax hike, classroom spending isn't budging.
By Allie Gross • March 27, 2014 -
More than $500M raised for ed tech startups in Q1
The quarter was the best for the ed tech sector in 5 years
By Allie Gross • March 27, 2014 -
New York's schools are nation's most segregated
The Empire State's students aren't just heavily divided by race, but by social class, too.
By Roger Riddell • March 26, 2014 -
Hillary Clinton launches 'Talking is Teaching' initiative
Clinton announces a new program aimed at closing the opportunity gap
By Allie Gross • March 26, 2014 -
Okla. limits federal control of Common Core
Following Indiana’s lead, the Sooner State passes legislation limiting federal control over Common Core standards.
By Allie Gross • March 26, 2014 -
Columbia U. to evaluate 'collective impact' in ed reform
A new grant will allow researchers to study the effectiveness of collaborations between groups in resolving education issues.
By Allie Gross • March 26, 2014 -
School dress codes raise eyebrows
A student is told she can’t come to class after shaving her head to support a friend with cancer.
By Allie Gross • March 26, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How is Silicon Valley shaping ed reform?
Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are no longer focused on just e-commerce and social networking: Education technology and reform woos investors
By Allie Gross • March 25, 2014
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