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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 -
Pitbull-fronted charter school set to open Saturday in Miami
Can the rapper make charters "cool" and "sexy?"
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2013 -
Judge denies Chicago parents' request to block school closings
The city announced the closure of 50 public schools—the largest closing in the nation—in May.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2013 -
MOOCs, tablets and the best campuses: The week's most read education news
The massive open online learning wave rolls on in this week's top education stories.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2013 -
Common Core off to rocky start
The new academic standards are facing obstacles in statehouses and in classrooms.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 16, 2013 -
Washington State told its 'No Child Left Behind' waiver at risk
The U.S. Department of Education says the state's teacher evaluation system does not meet standards.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 16, 2013 -
Philadelphia will borrow $50M to open schools Sept. 9
Mayor Michael Nutter announced Thursday that the loans were necessary to "avoid this disaster."
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 15, 2013 -
iPads speak to students with disabilities
One expert in adaptive technology calls the tablet the best tool that’s ever been created.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 15, 2013 -
New York City taking closer look at teacher colleges
The mayor wants to see which schools turn out teachers who increase test scores.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 15, 2013 -
Deep Dive
21 Android tablet uses: What iPad's competitors bring to classrooms
Android apps are plentiful, but which options are making the platform's tablets worthy purchases for schools?
By Linda Cui • Aug. 14, 2013
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