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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 -
Retrieved from Apple on October 22, 2013
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 -
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 -
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 -
Retrieved from Apple on December 02, 2013
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 -
Retrieved from Apple on October 22, 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
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