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Proposed mandatory sex education bill met with opposition
A Louisiana bill raises questions on who is responsible for teaching sex education
By Allie Gross • March 19, 2014 -
Charter debate heats up in New York
Gov. Cuomo and New York City Mayor De Blasio are locked in battle over charter schools.
By Allie Gross • March 18, 2014 -
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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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Florida chooses AIR over PARCC for Common Core test
Due to concerns of federal overreach, the state elected not to have a national consortium develop the test.
By Allie Gross • March 18, 2014 -
New bill before Congress pushes for less testing
The bill is the first proposed to reduce the mandated number of standardized tests since No Child Left Behind.
By Allie Gross • March 18, 2014 -
Obama avoids mentioning 'Common Core' in speeches
The president is steering clear of the divisive term “Common Core” in his education speeches.
By Allie Gross • March 18, 2014 -
Finnish Education Chief talks equality and reform
Krista Kiuru attributes the country’s academic success to equitable education system
By Allie Gross • March 18, 2014 -
Massive borrowing puts Chicago U. credit rating at risk
The university, already the most leveraged of the so-called rich schools in the U.S., plans to borrow up to $900 million more.
By Keith Button • March 18, 2014 -
Netflix CEO's proposed elimination of elected school boards met with rebuke
The charter vs. public debate heats up after charter advocate and Netflix billionaire Reed Hastings says schools would be better off without elected school boards.
By Allie Gross • March 17, 2014 -
Teach for America will offer more training
Bad press and an unprecedented drop in applications precede the plans for a pilot program offering corps members more training.
By Allie Gross • March 17, 2014 -
Study shows schools discriminate when it comes to punishment
Minority students and those with disabilities are suspended at hugely disproportionate rates to their white counterparts.
By Allie Gross • March 17, 2014 -
Bill Gates champions the Common Core
But is the Microsoft founder qualified to make endorsements in the education arena?
By Allie Gross • March 17, 2014 -
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Bill Gates: Common Core misunderstood by opponents
Gates defended the new standards at a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards conference Friday, addressing 5 facts he says the public must understand.
By Roger Riddell • March 17, 2014 -
New Common Core ad blitz aimed at conservatives
Business groups are trying to counteract Tea Party activism against the academic standards.
By Keith Button • March 17, 2014 -
edX announces partnership to bring MOOCs to K-12 students
The MOOC provider used the Global Education & Sklls Forum in Dubai as a podium to announce a rollout that will begin in 2014.
By Sean Griffey • March 16, 2014 -
Knewton joins forces with Turkish publisher Sebit
The deal is the second in two days set to expand the adaptive learning company's global reach.
By Roger Riddell • March 13, 2014 -
Good news for Maine babies: $500 for college, automatically
A scholarship foundation is taking the paperwork out of its grants.
By Daniel Shumski • March 7, 2014 -
Delaware looks at rolling out dual-enrollment for high school seniors
The governor has proposed $300,000 to pay for the program.
By Daniel Shumski • March 7, 2014 -
FCC's E-rate program updates revealed
Among the changes: An increased focus on schools that are particularly behind the times.
By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2014 -
What's the biggest college barrier for low-income students?
One former administration official says it's not money, it's academics.
By Daniel Shumski • March 6, 2014 -
Some taking 'wait and see' attitude on new SAT
One response that sums up the reaction: 'The devil is in the details.'
By Daniel Shumski • March 6, 2014 -
Dual-language programs popular in Calif. elementary schools
Mandarin, Cantonese, and Hmong join Spanish and English in the classrooms.
By Daniel Shumski • March 5, 2014 -
California district adds electric buses to fleet
The buses bring both environmental and cost benefits.
By Roger Riddell • March 4, 2014 -
A look at two 1:1 programs not using iPads
While Apple's devices are popular, they're not the only player in the tablet market.
By Daniel Shumski • March 4, 2014 -
Maine approves first virtual charter school
The state turned down another application with a troubling track record.
By Daniel Shumski • March 4, 2014 -
Amplify releases digital curriculum for middle school
Schools and companies are betting big on electronic content.
By Daniel Shumski • March 3, 2014
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