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Common Core could fix some math misconceptions
A Stanford professor sees the new guidelines as knocking down the idea of "math people."
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 13, 2013 -
Philadelphia looks to cash in on old school buildings
Drexel and Temple universities are considering buying properties near their campuses.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 13, 2013 -
Los Angeles iPad plan survives tense vote
But the rest of the rollout may face new hurdles.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 13, 2013 -
Kno acquired by Intel for pennies on the dollar
The ed tech startup failed to gain traction when it shifted from its tablet to an app-based e-textbook solution.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 12, 2013 -
Embattled ed reformer Paul Vallas to run for Lt. Gov. in Illinois
Vallas currently lives in Connecticut.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 11, 2013 -
Report: NYC's new reading and writing textbooks 'loaded with errors'
The textbooks are recommended by the city's department of education.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 11, 2013 -
Penn Foster announces Dropout Retrieval Solution program
The self-paced program for at-risk students and those who have already dropped out has seen success in districts like Polk County, Fla.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 8, 2013 -
Clickers, MOOCs and LEGO: This week's most-read education news
Get caught up on the public response to Obama's college plan and more with this week's top posts.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 8, 2013 -
U.S. students improving in reading and math
Improvements in fourth- and eighth-grade test results are happening slowly.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 8, 2013 -
Melinda Gates: U.S. education system earns a C-plus
She said, however, that charter schools are providing "pinpoints of light."
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2013 -
Does the college application process need an upgrade?
The developer of an application platform says the process is mired in the past.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 7, 2013 -
Colorado voters reject education tax
The tax proposal, which would have raised an estimated $1 billion annually, failed by a wide margin.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2013 -
Retrieved from Apple on October 22, 2013
Los Angeles iPad funding a question mark in 3 years
The school district hears four options for funding the program, each with its own problems.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 6, 2013 -
Google launches Connected Classrooms initiative for virtual field trips
The initiative will let students "visit" locations ranging from the Seattle Aquarium and American Museum of Natural History to the International Space Station.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 5, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Data security: 8 companies that want schools to embrace the cloud
Who can you trust to keep your school's information safe?
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 5, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Clicker tech: 5 companies championing active learning
Solutions allowing students to use their own devices are taking over the market.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2013 -
Adaptive learning and new books: This week's most read education news
Read on to find out what educators need to know about OSX Mavericks and more.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2013 -
Retrieved from Apple on October 22, 2013
iPads in the classroom: 3 student success stories
A Chicago teacher shares three of her favorite triumphs through using the tablet.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 30, 2013 -
Los Angeles schools chief to stay
Deasy gets his contract extended through 2016.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 30, 2013 -
Maya Angelou: Obama education policies drive children from reading
The well-known author and poet is among 120 writers and illustrators who signed a letter against policies that favor standardized testing.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 29, 2013 -
Los Angeles schools chief faces evaluation amid controversy
Deasy set the bar for himself high and now must face the school board.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 29, 2013 -
How Common Core may be damaging childhoods
One mom and psychotherapist sees increased stress and the death of creativity.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Meeting on Los Angeles iPads delayed over leadership uncertainty
The future of the tablet program was to be considered Tuesday, but Deasy's possible resignation has taken precedence.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 28, 2013 -
Deep Dive
9 new books educators need to know about
From online learning to the Common Core standards, there's something new for educators at all levels on bookshelves in coming months.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 25, 2013 -
Los Angeles schools chief could be on his way out
Deasy reportedly has told some officials he may leave but says he hasn't submitted a resignation letter.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 25, 2013
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