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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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Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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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 -
Teachers feel heard at school, but not on policy
Most teachers say they are enthusiastic about implementing Common Core standards.
By Daniel Shumski • March 3, 2014 -
Pearson warns of profit fall in 'short but difficult' digital transition
But an ongoing restructuring should bring the company into the black as soon as 2015.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 28, 2014 -
Money for online students misspent, Utah audit finds
Some schools get paid full-time money even for students studying part-time online.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 28, 2014 -
Los Angeles iPad program 'illegal,' former schools chief says
Relying on bonds to pay for the program is wrong, an ex-superintendent writes.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 28, 2014 -
Apple improves education management tools in iOS
Among the new tweaks: The option for locked, preloaded security profiles.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Should 1:1 programs look to Ubuntu over pricey alternatives?
There are a handful of reasons the Linux-based system may be preferable to Windows or OS X in the classroom.
By Gabriel Salkin • Feb. 26, 2014 -
Government releases guidelines on student data
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan says keeping information secure is a priority.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 26, 2014 -
NCSU expert offers advice to schools buying tech on a tight budget
The recommendations include looking at open-source solutions to save money.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 26, 2014 -
Retrieved from Apple on December 02, 2013
Chicago suburb looks to expand iPad 1:1 program
Wilmette school district would charge parents a fee.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 26, 2014
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