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New York gets failing grades from education advocacy group
The state's current funding and reform efforts don't go far enough, the group says.
By Roger Riddell • July 3, 2013 -
For-profits' shady relationships with Va. lawmakers under heavy scrutiny
Are Virginia lawmakers' ties to the "for-proft education industrial complex" too close?
By Roger Riddell • July 2, 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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New 'Steve Jobs schools' pioneer the 21st century classroom
The schools will replace everything—from textbooks and notebooks to blackboards and formal lesson plans—with iPads.
By Roger Riddell • July 1, 2013 -
Four-decade study reveals big improvements in U.S. education
U.S. students have improved in both reading and math, while dropout rates have been cut in half.
By Roger Riddell • June 28, 2013 -
Who is the Gates Foundation funding now?
A number of education-related grants were distributed by the foundation in June.
By Roger Riddell • June 28, 2013 -
Deep Dive
iPads in education: Education Dive's ultimate guide
Here's a cheat sheet with all the resources you need on the state of Apple's tablets at the university and K-12 levels.
By Brian Warmoth • June 27, 2013 -
Maryland, Vermont adopt Next Generation Science Standards
The standards are likely to be controversial in some states.
By Roger Riddell • June 27, 2013 -
Hundreds protest $3B in education cuts in Pa.
More than 800 gathered to protest the cuts made by Gov. Tom Corbett, who insists it isn't his fault.
By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2013 -
ISTE 2013: Learning.com rolls out Inquiry offerings for digital literacy
The company's new offerings focus on building tech skills while still meeting Common Core needs.
By Brian Warmoth • June 25, 2013 -
Google Play for Education seeks developer submissions
Unlike the standard Play store, not all educational apps will be receive approval.
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2013 -
Deep Dive
ISTE 2013: How will 99% of U.S. students get high-speed Internet?
Fund for Learning makes the case for what E-rate 2.0 needs to encompass to meet President Obama's lofty goal.
By Brian Warmoth • June 24, 2013 -
Tenn. school district funding education with solar power
The decision to place solar energy systems on all 12 Campbell County schools will pay for itself and even create a new revenue stream.
By Roger Riddell • June 24, 2013 -
Parent investigates school's learning network, sounds privacy alarm
Without encrypted user sessions, hackers can easily gain access to data from students logged in on open Wi-Fi networks.
By Roger Riddell • June 24, 2013 -
Sponsored by Algebra Effectiveness
Algebra breakthrough confirmed by DOE/RAND study
School officials consider the consequence of a massive, rare study which indicates that a blended learning algebra curriculum can significantly improve student scores.
By Algebra Effectiveness • June 23, 2013 -
MOOAs, iPads and online learning: This week's most read education news
Read our weekly recap to stay apprised of the most interesting news in the education space.
By Davide Savenije • June 21, 2013 -
Obama angers Catholics with Irish schools comment
But one progressive American Catholic organization says the president's remarks are being taken out of context.
By Roger Riddell • June 20, 2013 -
Chicago Teachers Union president has problem with 'rich white people'
The CTU chief also suggested that the city's public schools are not serving the interests of minority children and parents.
By Roger Riddell • June 20, 2013 -
Deep Dive
iPads—4 challenges and 4 rewards schools need to know
Apple's tablets bring a lot to the table, but these are the issues educators need to consider before investing.
By Shehryar Nabi • June 19, 2013 -
Chicago starts shutting down 28 schools
50 schools in total are lined up for closure.
By Davide Savenije • June 19, 2013 -
Duncan allows states to defer teacher evaluations tied to new tests until 2016-17
The delay gives educators more time to prepare for new standards before being held accountable for them.
By Roger Riddell • June 19, 2013 -
Texas Gov. Rick Perry ed bill vetoes include regent-limiting SB15
The bill was among three other education-related bills on Perry's chopping block.
By Roger Riddell • June 17, 2013 -
Will Apple score L.A. schools' lucrative tech contract?
The city's school board will decide Tuesday.
By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2013 -
Philadelphia judge acquits 16 education advocates arrested in March protest
The advocates were accused of blocking auditorium doorways during a School Reform Commission meeting.
By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2013 -
Senate proposal would allow Education Dept. to rebuild schools
Should the Education Department be allowed to fund the reconstruction of schools hit by traumatic events?
By Roger Riddell • June 13, 2013 -
Senate committee approves proposed bill to replace No Child Left Behind
The bill was approved in a 12-10 party line vote.
By Roger Riddell • June 13, 2013
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