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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 -
Search engine tweak could make lesson plans easier to find
The technology could bring better custom searches to Google.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 20, 2013 -
Top tips on integrating iPads into classrooms
Four experienced educators offer their best advice.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 20, 2013 -
Tech startups putting money on Common Core shakeup
Some smaller companies see new standards as their way to crack a market.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 19, 2013 -
Has the momentum shifted against corporate education reform?
A recent municipal election could be the beginning of a backlash against charters and other reform initiatives.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 18, 2013 -
Diane Ravitch: U.S. public schools have never been better
During a Tuesday stop in Philadelphia, the former ed reform champion had strong words for charter schools and standardized testing.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 18, 2013 -
Milwaukee K-8 moving away from letter grades
The school district is separating feedback on skills from feedback on behavior and effort.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 18, 2013 -
Schools focusing more on chronically absent students
Regularly missing school is a key indicator of dropping out or lower achievement, and educators are hoping to identify such problems early.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 17, 2013 -
Field trips are valuable but disappearing, study says
Trips to museums have serious educational value, but students are increasingly likely to visit a movie theater or baseball game.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 17, 2013 -
YouTube, MOOCs and U.S. News: The week's most read education news
Check out what Sebastian Thrun had to say about the current model of education in this week's top Education Dive posts.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 13, 2013
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