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Clinical trials: Education borrows a page from medicine
Randomized tests are providing real data to see what works in science and math education.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 4, 2013 -
Teachers in cash-strapped Philadelphia turn to crowdfunding
Crowdfunding sites are helping teachers with limited budgets offset the cost of basic supplies so they don't have to dig into their own pockets.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 3, 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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Parent choice: Is it all it's cracked up to be?
Do the Center for Educational Reform's 2013 "Parent Power Index" state rankings match up with those of a national assessment?
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 3, 2013 -
20 years after ed reforms, Mass. produces top-ranking students
The state's eighth graders would rank in the top six if it was its own country.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 3, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 programs putting iPads in students' hands this fall
From a billion-dollar district-wide effort to programs where parents are picking up at least part of the tab, schools are betting on iPads this year.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 3, 2013 -
New York law allows schools to punish online bullies
The legislation recognizes that intimidation isn't limited to school grounds.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 3, 2013 -
More online schools coming to Massachusetts
A new law allows 10 online schools to open by 2020.
By Daniel Shumski • Sept. 3, 2013 -
Social networks, Obama's proposal and Trump: The week's most read education news
LinkedIn's University Pages trumped all as debate continued over the pros and cons of President Obama's affordability proposal.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 30, 2013 -
Deep Dive
7 social networks and resources for improving your curriculum
These seven communities offer a variety of tools and materials to help you facilitate student engagement and performance.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 30, 2013 -
Michigan students getting more online choices
Michigan public school children have access to online-only schools or the option to take some classes online.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 30, 2013 -
U.S. Education Dept. extends No Child Left Behind waivers through 2016
States applying for waivers must still put plans in place to improve low-performing schools.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 29, 2013 -
What happened at Fla. Gov. Rick Scott's education summit?
Did the summit change the tone of the state's education conversation after a contentious summer?
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 29, 2013 -
Two L.A. elementary schools begin iPad deployment
Some remain skeptical about the massive one-to-one effort's potential success.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 2013 -
Is K-12 the next frontier for MOOC mania?
An edX executive believes the advanced placement classroom is ripe for MOOC supplementation.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 2013 -
Fla. Gov. Rick Scott's education summit slammed by state senator
Miami Democrat Dwight Bullard says Scott and other officials must admit they "adopted bad policies."
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 27, 2013 -
New York City puts Common Core test scores online
An audit found that many teacher and administrators don't use the database now open to parents.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 26, 2013 -
Fla. Gov. Rick Scott calls education summit following tumultuous summer
The state has seen the resignation of its schools chief and the implementation of a school grade "safety net" in recent months.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 23, 2013 -
Online learning gives more power to IT pros
A growing number of online options means more decisions to be made — and IT departments are often in the middle of it all.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 23, 2013 -
Trends to watch in the new school year
A resurgence of arts education is one intriguing possible development.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 23, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 ways Common Core could impact higher ed
If the new academic standards for high school succeed, college could look very different.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013 -
Bill Gates invests in technology for teachers
The Microsoft co-founder is supporting a free resource for teachers to find new apps, games and websites.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 22, 2013 -
The first 7 iPad-centric 'Steve JobsSchools' open in the Netherlands
Will the Dutch schools prove to be as innovative as their namesake?
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2013 -
Active students get better grades, report finds
Recreation time may boost test scores, but recess often gets cut to make way for more class.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 21, 2013 -
Polls show mixed views for education reforms
Student testing is OK with many parents, but tying teacher pay to the results gets a cooler reception.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 21, 2013 -
As it turns out, most parents actually like their child's teacher
A new survey shows an 82% majority of parents approve of their child's most recent teacher.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 20, 2013
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