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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 -
Trendline
Curriculum
Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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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 -
Retrieved from Apple on October 22, 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 -
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
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