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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔ 
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TrendlineLearning Loss
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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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 -
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 -
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 -
N.Y. teacher evaluations: 91.5% of teachers effective
The evaluations are good news for the state following low student test scores earlier in the year.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2013 -
Teachers slow to adopt Common Core reading instruction, report says
A survey finds many teachers assigning books based on ability, not grade level.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 23, 2013 -
iPads in Los Angeles schools: District explains $100 price jump
Officials point to taxes as part of the reason the tablets are pricier than initial estimates.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 23, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Apple's new iPads: What they mean for education
The updated iPad brings slimmer, speedier new models — and lower-cost older models.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 22, 2013 -
Los Angeles iPad sticker shock: Each will cost about $100 more
The new price is a 14% increase over the original estimates.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 22, 2013 -
Nonprofit education news site expanding
Chalkbeat will cover state and local education news in four states.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 21, 2013 -
Why Chromebooks make sense for education
A school technology officer gives five reasons to go with Google.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 18, 2013
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