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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 -
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Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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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 -
N.Y. regent: Overemphasis on tests 'dangerous' to Common Core
Could this year's poor test results strengthen the movement against Common Core?
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 3, 2013 -
Deep Dive4 lessons L.A.'s iPad rollout can teach everyone
For better or worse, the Los Angeles Unified School District's $1-billion device deployment sets an example for anyone hoping to follow suit.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 3, 2013 -
One $6 change sent more poor students to college
An extra free score report from the ACT had a big impact.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 3, 2013 -
Education shouldn't be a partisan issue, says Missouri governor
Jay Nixon: Tax cuts shouldn't come at the expense of students,
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 2, 2013 -
Most of Texas won't worry about No Child Left Behind Act anymore
The state took a while to reach an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education, but a waiver has been granted.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 1, 2013 -
Duncan slams Common Core opposition, calls it 'political silliness'
The education secretary also had a thing or two to say about Congress' inability to agree on, well, anything.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 1, 2013 -
Georgia school hears plan for semi-automatic rifles on campus
Three schools would each receive the weapons, locked in safes.
By Daniel Shumski • Oct. 1, 2013 -
Is $50 enough to get a kid to attend college?
Nevada launches a pilot program to set up college savings plans with seed money.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 26, 2013 -
Most students not ready for college, SAT scores show
The head of the College Board is looking to Common Core standards as one answer.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 26, 2013 -
Florida colleges dropping remedial class requirements
Students will be able to skip some classes, even if tests show they aren't college-ready.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 26, 2013 -
Who pays if Los Angeles students lose or break iPads?
District officials say it's not a settled issue.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 26, 2013 -
7 states cut per-pupil funding at least 15% since 2008
Two even broke the 20% mark.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 25, 2013 -
Los Angeles iPads unlocked as students find security workaround
The district has suspended home use of the devices following the revelation.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 25, 2013 -
Deep Dive
6 iPad and iPhone education apps now upgraded for iOS7
These six apps show off Apple's newest mobile operating system — including one free for a limited time.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 25, 2013 -
Pa. superintendent and athletic director resign in racist text scandal
The leaked transcript contains just about every offensive slur you can think of.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 23, 2013 -
iOS 7 and LinkedIn: The week's most read education news
Did you hear about University of Cincinnati President Santa Ono's headline-grabbing Twitter presence?
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2013
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