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Study: Free computers won't solve rich-poor achievement gap
A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found no evidence computers can close the socioeconomic divide.
By Davide Savenije • May 20, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 Tumblr education resources that are now Yahoo's
As Yahoo prepares for its big new purchase, here is a look at what it will get in the education world.
By Brian Warmoth • May 20, 2013 -
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Curriculum
Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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Increasing number of schools replacing textbooks with tablets
Tablets offer both educational and financial advantages to schools.
By Roger Riddell • May 17, 2013 -
Moodle 2.5 brings device-adaptive theme, Open Badges support
Moodle's new Bootstrap theme can automatically adapt to any device.
By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2013 -
Google launches app store for educators
Apple's iPad may face serious competition from Google's Play for Education and its content management tools.
By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2013 -
Rahm Emanuel unveils $1M Arts Education Plan for Chicago schools system
The amount is twice what was originally promised for the city's Arts Education Plan.
By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2013 -
Justice Dept. investigating ex-Ed. Dept. official over information leak
Former deputy undersecretary Robert Shireman allegedly shared information about new regulations on for-profit colleges.
By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2013 -
Deep Dive
10 startups that are shaping the future of education
These ten startups are making big waves in the education space.
By Roger Riddell • May 13, 2013 -
Bill would count AP computer science as a math or science class in Wash.
The bill is part of an effort to increase focus on STEM education in the state.
By Roger Riddell • May 13, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read: MOOCs, MOOCs and more MOOCs
MOOCs made headlines more than once this week.
By Davide Savenije • May 10, 2013 -
Pew Research: Latinos are narrowing achievement gap
Though disparities remain, Hispanic students have made larger gains than students in other demographics.
By Roger Riddell • May 10, 2013 -
NYC Dept. of Education cracks down on butter in school cafeterias
Butter joins candy, sodas and other culprits targeted in the city's fight against childhood obesity.
By Roger Riddell • May 10, 2013 -
Jindal's voucher funding plan found to be in violation of La. constitution
The Louisiana Supreme Court found the Governor's program to be unconstitutional.
By Davide Savenije • May 7, 2013 -
N.Y.'s Flatiron School, startup Skillcrush team up for summer coding program
The first two-week program will admit only 20 students.
By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2013 -
Problems with online testing lead Ky. to return to pencil and paper
At least two other states had issues with ACT Inc.'s currently suspended testing system.
By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2013 -
PBS to air TED Talks education special
TED will adapt its 18-minute speech format to a television-friendly 5-8 minutes for the education-centric special.
By Roger Riddell • May 6, 2013 -
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 -
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
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