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Texas textbooks unlikely to question evolution
The state education board is poised to approve books without disclaimers.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 21, 2013 -
N.Y. legislator threatens inBloom with subpoena
An assemblywoman wants the student data company to testify at a hearing on privacy.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 21, 2013 -
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Curriculum
Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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Deep Dive
5 failed education startups you should study
Education startups are booming, but the road to success is paved with many a cautionary tale.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 20, 2013 -
Retrieved from Apple on October 22, 2013
Teachers, parents protest Los Angeles iPad rollout
A small group gathers as a $135 million plan for the next stage emerges.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 20, 2013 -
Schools have the data — and now they're actually using it
But concerns over student privacy rise along with use of information.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 20, 2013 -
What matters more: small class or great teacher?
A study in grades 4 through 8 suggests it might be the instructor.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 20, 2013 -
Duncan takes heat for remark on 'white suburban moms'
The education secretary was addressing opposition to Common Core standards.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 19, 2013 -
Teacher wins $362,653 verdict against kids who called him 'perv'
Lawyers for the families say the verdict could have a chilling effect on reporting abuse.
By Daniel Shumski • Nov. 19, 2013 -
Tweeting presidents and stock stumbles: The week's most read education news
Miss any of the week's top education posts? Don't worry. We've got you covered.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 15, 2013 -
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
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