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Tech giants pledge $750M to help Obama put faster Internet in schools
Apple, Microsoft, Verizon, and more are helping the president get closer to his goal of giving 99% of U.S. students high-speed Internet within five years.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 4, 2014 -
McGraw-Hill Education to buy Engrade
The education giant says it will fold its functionality into its own digital offerings.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 4, 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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FCC frees up more money for school broadband
The agency this year will double what it spends on the E-Rate program.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 4, 2014 -
Education purchases driving tablet sales
Consumer demand is softening, with institutions such as schools leading the buying.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 4, 2014 -
NYC public education funding boosted to $12.8B at charters' expense
A de Blasio administration plan would use $800 million from bond sales and $210 million redirected from charters to address overcrowding and expand pre-K.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 3, 2014 -
In job protections suit, LA schools chief gives weight to both sides
A lawsuit argues it's too hard to fire teachers, but Deasy's data shows he's increased the number of dismissals.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 3, 2014 -
Los Angeles works out price cut on iPads
The lower price applies to more than 45,000 tablets but does not include curriculum.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 31, 2014 -
Study hints at easing of ultra-competitive admissions environment
The number of students seeking admission at seven or more schools is down for once.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 30, 2014 -
President calls for more job training in State of the Union
Obama mentions college summit but leaves out his college-rating plan.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 29, 2014 -
Are Chromebooks putting pressure on iPads in schools?
Google's share of the K-12 pie is rising quickly.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 28, 2014 -
Americans believe respect for teachers is falling, poll says
Americans think instructors' respect for students is also falling, the survey says.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 27, 2014 -
California court case examines teachers' job security
If successful, a lawsuit could make it easier to fire instructors.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 27, 2014 -
Deep Dive
5 ed tech podcasts you should listen to
These online radio shows will provide tips and expand your knowledge of the fast-changing world of education technology.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 24, 2014 -
Intel debuts education tablet and laptop
The durable devices benefit from the company's recent Kno acquisition.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 22, 2014 -
Apple educational content now available worldwide
Educators and students around the world can now take advantage of its textbook and course management platforms.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 21, 2014 -
Changing demographics could soon echo in college classes
Fewer young children could mean a change in the way universities do business.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 21, 2014 -
Lockdown drills increasingly commonplace in schools
Most states require safety plans, with some specifically requiring lockdown drills.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 17, 2014 -
Deep Dive
How much did 6 districts pay for 1:1 tech rollouts?
And what are they getting for their money?
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 16, 2014 -
U.S. math textbooks more challenging than Korean counterparts
So why do American students lag in math?
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 16, 2014 -
Some school networks cracking under weight of mobile traffic
School districts are shifting technology and investing money in upgrading.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 15, 2014 -
Los Angeles approves more iPads for students
The final cost of the rollout is up in the air.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 15, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Versal CEO: Building online courses should be easy [CES 2014]
A lack of coding or programming skills shouldn't hold educators back from venturing into online learning, says Gregor Freund.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 14, 2014 -
House Democrat influential in education retiring after 40 years
Rep. George Miller helped write No Child Left Behind.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 14, 2014 -
Florida proposes 98 changes to Common Core
The state is adopting the standards but wants tweaks, such as incorporating cursive writing into the goals.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 14, 2014 -
Desegregation: Arkansas deal could end special payments to schools
A settlement would wrap up part of a battle that has its roots in civil rights efforts more than 50 years old.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 13, 2014
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