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Arne Duncan launches 'Each and Every Child' campaign
The campaign is based on the findings of an Equity and Excellence Commission report.
By Roger Riddell • May 3, 2013 -
Should mobile devices play a role in the classroom?
A new study shows what students' parents think.
By Davide Savenije • May 2, 2013 -
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Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments.
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Arne Duncan to Silicon Valley: 'We have so far to go'
At the New Schools Summit, Education Secretary Arne Duncan touched on education's place in the national dialogue, MOOCs and more.
By Roger Riddell • May 2, 2013 -
Coursera MOOCs arrive for K-12 instructors
Can the MOOC provider build a better professional development model for teachers?
By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2013 -
Startup GradFly launches online portfolio for high school STEM students
The startup is seeking to fill a need for talented STEM-focused high school students.
By Davide Savenije • April 30, 2013 -
Common Core criticism heats up as implementation begins
Critics of the Common Core standards are present on all sides, and the head of the American Federation of Teachers will address the issue Tuesday in New York.
By Roger Riddell • April 30, 2013 -
Armed guard proposals for public schools following Conn. massacre lose steam
For many districts, placing armed guards in elementary schools isn't economically feasible.
By Roger Riddell • April 28, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: Dartmouth uproar and the Common Core
Dartmouth College canceled classes after anonymous threats were posted online, while it was announced that the Common Core would test students' digital literacy skills.
By Davide Savenije • April 26, 2013 -
Two Mo. House Republicans yanked from committee for impeding ed reform bill
Two state congressmen were pulled from a fiscal oversight committee for voting based on policy instead of fiscal analysis.
By Roger Riddell • April 26, 2013 -
Report: Value of Michelle Rhee-style reforms is questionable
Have impoverished students ended up worse off with Rhee-style reforms?
By Roger Riddell • April 25, 2013 -
Gov. Brown vows lawmakers face 'battle of their lives' if they reject Calif. education plan
Will state legislators back his funding measure?
By Roger Riddell • April 25, 2013 -
Head of Boston school system to step down
Superintendent Carol Johnson announced she will retire at year's end.
By Davide Savenije • April 24, 2013 -
N.J. elementary school wins EPA's energy-saving competition
The school slashed its energy use by over 50% in a year.
By Davide Savenije • April 24, 2013 -
Startup incubator Imagine K12 increases per-startup funding to $100K
The startup accelerator's new "start fund" made the $80,000 seed capital increase possible.
By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2013 -
Common Core to test students' digital literacy
Skills tested include critical thinking exercises aimed at finding and evaluating information online.
By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2013 -
Florida legislators reject $2,500 across-the-board teacher pay raises
The raises were a priority for Gov. Rick Scott.
By Roger Riddell • April 23, 2013 -
New Texas test standards guarantee failure for some special ed students
Students capable of completing only "Level 1" tasks on the STAAR-Alternate would no longer be deemed "proficient" under the new rule.
By Roger Riddell • April 23, 2013 -
Deep Dive
15 ed tech Twitter accounts you need to follow
These experts and organizations can be valuable resources for keeping up with the latest developments in education technology.
By Roger Riddell • April 22, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: NovoEd, edX and billionaires
Miss out on the week's biggest education news? Now is your chance to catch up.
By Brian Warmoth • April 19, 2013 -
Current, former W. Va. governors join forces on ed tech project
The project will help schools assess their technology needs and develop a plan accordingly.
By Roger Riddell • April 18, 2013 -
Michelle Rhee accused of ignoring cheating evidence as D.C. chancellor
The allegations are similar to those that recently landed Atlanta officials a grand jury indictment.
By Roger Riddell • April 18, 2013 -
Deep Dive
6 billionaires changing the face of education
Education's richest philanthropist and five other billionaires show up on our list of the field's most powerful pocketbooks.
By Roger Riddell • April 16, 2013 -
Scholastic adapting to digital world with new e-products
The education publishing giant has seen a big drop in book sales, but is making a comeback with long-term investments in education technology.
By Davide Savenije • April 16, 2013 -
Colorado seeks common vision for many STEM initiatives
Though several STEM initiatives currently exist across the state, a clearly-defined framework does not.
By Roger Riddell • April 15, 2013 -
Behind the Webcam's Watchful Eye
Hailey Schnorr has spent years peering into the bedrooms, kitchens, and dorm rooms of students via Webcam. In her job proctoring online tests for universities, she has learned to focus mainly on students' eyes. "What we look for is eye movement," says Ms. Schnorr. "When the ...
By Elizabeth Robins • April 15, 2013
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