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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 -
Retrieved from Apple on October 22, 2013
Deep DiveApple'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 -
Los Angeles iPad rollout could be delayed
The head of the school district is asking for an extra year to distribute the tablets.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 17, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Infographic: Why librarians are crucial in the digital age [Educause 2013]
A new infographic from Jones eGlobal Library highlights the importance of librarians in helping students hone their research skills.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 16, 2013 -
Supreme Court hears case on race-based admissions
The court appears inclined to uphold a Michigan ballot measure banning race as a factor.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 16, 2013 -
Kentucky may point the way for Common Core rollout
The first state to adopt standards could hold lessons for others.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 16, 2013 -
4 L.A. schools say 'no thanks' to iPads—for now
They say they'll wait until security and other issues are resolved.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 15, 2013 -
Common Core tests put typing skills center stage
More kindergartners are learning to use the keyboard and mouse.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 14, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 arguments against education reform
Could a rising tide of resistance spell the end of corporate-backed reform?
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 11, 2013 -
Amazon acquires math instruction startup TenMarks
Is a bigger education push on the way for Kindle Fire?
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 10, 2013 -
Insiders tell why Los Angeles iPad program went south
Two contractors with firsthand knowledge of the rollout identify four problems.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 10, 2013 -
Los Angeles may enlist student hackers to improve iPad security
An expert says an ethics course would help, too.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 10, 2013 -
Texas school district scraps iPad program
The $16 million plan had management problems and unrealistic goals.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 9, 2013 -
What's behind Los Angeles iPad program's image problem?
One writer says the schools need to convince the public that poor children deserve iPads and that the district can be trusted.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 9, 2013 -
N.C. district suspends $30M Amplify program after charger melts
The melting charger isn't the only complaint, either.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 8, 2013 -
Duncan: U.S. in a 'real state of crisis' with skills
The education secretary says the opportunity gap is continuing to compromise U.S. education.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 8, 2013 -
Student data company facing privacy backlash
A nonprofit wants to give educators more tools to view student data, but privacy advocates worry it's too much.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 7, 2013 -
iPad missteps prompt L.A. school board to schedule special meeting
The review follows a security breach and confusion over parental responsibility for the devices.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 7, 2013 -
L.A. iPads and Hollywood administrators: The week's most read education news
The government may have shut down, but education rolls on.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 4, 2013 -
Google VP: Chromebooks are used by 22% of U.S. school districts
Does Google pose a threat to Microsoft and Apple in the classroom?
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 3, 2013