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Sharp drop in Midwest high school grads puts pressure on colleges
The effects of fewer prospective freshmen from the area are felt nationwide.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 25, 2014 -
Facebook, edX team up to release education app abroad
A pilot program in Rwanda will provide educational material on smartphones.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 24, 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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Washington State faces losing NCLB waiver
Lawmakers are dropping a bill that would have kept the state in the federal government's good graces.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 24, 2014 -
Google venture group sinks $40 million into Renaissance Learning
The money values Renaissance at $1 billion.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 21, 2014 -
Florida law lets college students decide if they need remedial classes
At least one administrator is worried the failure rate will rise as students take on too much.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 19, 2014 -
Retrieved from Apple on October 22, 2013
Pilot program tests Common Core app on iPad
Pearson Education is testing its software with about 40,000 students.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 18, 2014 -
Congressman warns Department of Education on NCLB waivers
Rep. George Miller urges the department to stand up for poor and minority students.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 14, 2014 -
Penn. high school picks Linux over Chromebooks or iPads
The district says it will save big by going with open-source software.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 14, 2014 -
Outgoing N.J. ed chief sees no conflict in new job with Amplify
Christopher Cerf says regulations prevent him from benefiting from his Trenton connections in his new job.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 12, 2014 -
N.C. plan would raise teacher salaries
The pay rate would still rank below the national average.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 12, 2014 -
What college admissions counselors wish they could say
They share the greatest lines they never said.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 11, 2014 -
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By LearnPad Sponsored Content • Feb. 11, 2014 -
Ed tech trends and CU harassment: The week's most read education news
Are some schools misleading students on financial aid requirements?
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 7, 2014 -
L.A. school officials can't view iPad curriculum
A rule on contract bidders also means school officials can't contact the company providing the materials.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 7, 2014 -
Deep Dive
What trends are shaping ed tech in 2014?
What should you expect this year from MOOCs, LMSes, and more?
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 6, 2014 -
First lady, Duncan tout federal financial aid programs
Michelle Obama tells high school students not to leave money on the table.
By Daniel Shumski • Feb. 6, 2014 -
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 -
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 -
Retrieved from Apple on October 22, 2013
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
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