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Tuition cuts and Clinton's for-profit gig: The week's most-read education news
Vantage Learning's CEO also told us about how computers can now grade essays as well as humans.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2014 -
L.A. Public Library to offer high school diplomas
Education will be geared toward jobs in Los Angeles program.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 10, 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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Obama wants fewer expulsions, suspensions
The administration is telling schools to use harsh punishments only as a last resort.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 9, 2014 -
Chicago-area schools pool resources to offer online classes
The move comes after districts rejected a for-profit school operator.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 8, 2014 -
Deep Dive
Vantage Learning CEO: Computers can now competently grade essays
After decades of R&D, Peter Murphy's company has an adaptive learning solution for written work.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 7, 2014 -
States wrestle with living up to No Child Left Behind waivers
New reports suggest some are having trouble meeting their goals.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 7, 2014 -
Arizona DOE seeks $16.5M to modernize student data system
The state's current system reportedly burdens schools with unnecessary costs and bureaucracy.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 6, 2014 -
McAuliffe names former Va. first lady Holton education secretary
The state's new education chief describes herself as a product of its public schools.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2014 -
Price of Los Angeles iPad program dwarfs similar projects
The per-unit cost is at least triple many other programs.
By Daniel Shumski • Jan. 3, 2014 -
Economy might be bouncing back, but not K-12 staffing levels
250,000 fewer people work in public schools than before the recession.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 23, 2013 -
Some good news for LA's iPads: Curriculum gets kudos
Some principals say demand for the tablets is rising.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 20, 2013 -
Los Angeles schools say fewer iPads needed for testing
The revision may save money, but it raises questions about calculations.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 19, 2013 -
$120M in Race to the Top grants awarded to 5 districts
Over 200 districts applied for the U.S. Education Department funds.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2013 -
Which state has the highest paid teachers?
U.S. teachers make an average of $56,383 a year, but which state pays the best?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 16, 2013 -
Instructors beware: Dangers lurk in Facebook oversharing
That funny error might not be so funny if a student sees the post.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 13, 2013 -
iPad can help students grasp difficult concepts, study says
Researchers looked at how students learned the size of the universe.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 13, 2013 -
Los Angeles vote delay could affect iPad rollout timetable
The issue is pushed back to January after the death of a board member.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 12, 2013 -
Politicians, celebrities and more join forces for 'Hour of Code'
The effort is part of the launch of Computer Science Education Week and the "Hour of Code."
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2013 -
Yale tragedy and D.C. startups: This week's most read education news
Get caught up on Sebastian Thrun's vision of a single-weekend degree and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 6, 2013 -
Deep Dive
4 challenges facing education reform in 2014
Education reform saw significant backlash on several fronts this year, and the opposition isn't likely to back down anytime soon.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 5, 2013 -
College professors designing edX lessons for AP courses
Tricky concepts in calculus, physics and macroeconomics will be covered by Davidson College instructors.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 5, 2013 -
Madison not experiencing same teacher education declines as other UW schools
Some blame overall enrollment declines in teacher education programs on the Wisconsin's political atmosphere.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Could the iPad lose the education market in 2014?
The iPad is seeing increasing competition as questions abound about the cost and success of tablet programs.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 4, 2013 -
LinkedIn looks to provide connections for college admissions
With lowered age limits and university pages, students and admissions officials could find links.
By Daniel Shumski • Dec. 4, 2013 -
Common Core supporters distance themselves from Obama administration
Was Duncan's jab at suburban moms a final straw for those pushing the standards?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 3, 2013
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