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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 -
Trendline
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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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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 -
How Common Core is changing math instruction
Homework won't be the same as new standards roll out.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 14, 2013 -
Arizona requiring financial literacy in K-12
The state joins 24 others in mandating some type of money education.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 14, 2013 -
Can Philadelphia's schools afford to open their doors this fall?
Without $50 million, the city's public schools may not open as scheduled in Sept.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 13, 2013 -
iPads becoming standard tool in some Michigan schools
K-12 students are getting more exposure to tablets, though it's often not one per student.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 13, 2013 -
Deep Dive
E-rate reform: Is it what schools really need right now?
A Monday media briefing by consultancy firm Funds For Learning focused on the FCC's pending reform of the program.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 12, 2013 -
Study shows positive correlation between blended learning and test scores
Students in classes utilizing algebra software showed improved test scores after one year.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 12, 2013 -
iPads for students: Is technology confused with teaching?
With 640,000 tablets being given to kids in Los Angeles, one writer says it may be time to remember that technology does not teach.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 12, 2013 -
Jeb Bush defends Common Core, school-choice initiatives at ALEC conference
The potential 2016 Republican presidential nominee had a lot to say when it came to America's schools.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 9, 2013 -
Khan Academy adds Common Core material
More than 2,500 Common Core-aligned math practice problems and 100 videos are now available.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 9, 2013 -
30 states already teach some Common Core
Of the 46 states that have adopted the standards, many are already using them in some places.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 9, 2013 -
N.Y. test scores see dramatic drop under Common Core
Passing rates were cut in half by the more rigorous standards.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2013 -
Deep Dive
6 social networks that can make you better at your education job
Whether you are looking for a new position or just some feedback from peers, these networks excel at professional development for educators.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2013 -
Atlanta looks online to increase graduation rates
Nearly half of its high school students fail to graduate on schedule.
By Daniel Shumski • Aug. 7, 2013 -
Former teachers populate Boston's growing ed-tech startup community
Fed up with district bureaucracies, some former teachers are looking to change education from the outside via Boston's startup community.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 6, 2013 -
What could the U.S. learn about education from South Korea?
One of our closest allies is also one of the world's greatest academic superpowers.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 5, 2013 -
Has Teach for America strayed from its core mission?
The organization faces growing criticism over its policy stance and efforts seen as harmful to teachers unions.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 5, 2013
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