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Discovery Ed adds math to Techbook series
Six levels of math will be available in the digital textbook line beginning in 2014.
By Roger Riddell • March 13, 2013 -
New York City to shutter 22 low-performing public schools
Two of the schools will close this year, with the other 20 being phased out over time.
By Roger Riddell • March 12, 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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Chicago group calls on alderman to oppose charters
Alderman Joe Moore supported a moratorium on charter school expansion and 49th ward residents are hoping he'll commit to more.
By Roger Riddell • March 11, 2013 -
Ohio officials: Race to Top grants more work than they're worth
As many as 80 districts and charter schools in the state have backed out of the grant program.
By Roger Riddell • March 10, 2013 -
Viewpoint: Is ed gamification really a magic bullet?
David Zax, a writer for the MIT Technology Review, questions what much-hyped tablets will actually achieve in the classroom.
By Davide Savenije • March 8, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: SXSWedu, MOOCs and Oprah
Need a refresher on what mattered in education news this week? Have a look at these stories, and we'll make it quick.
By Brian Warmoth • March 8, 2013 -
Bill Gates at SXSWedu: Education needs more entrepreneurs
The conference's keynote speaker stressed the need for innovation, saying that now is a better time than ever for entrepreneurs to enter the space.
By Roger Riddell • March 8, 2013 -
Deep Dive
SXSW 2013: 8 ed tech startups to watch in Austin
As SXSWedu wraps up and the interactive conference kicks into gear, here are some ed tech names people will be talking about.
By Ariana Stone • March 7, 2013 -
Chicago claims power to shut down 80 public schools
The final report from the Chicago Public Schools' Commission on School Utilization spotlighted 80 schools that could be shutdown within the next two years.
By Davide Savenije • March 7, 2013 -
U.S. Education Dept. spotlights gender-based violence in schools
The DOE asked school chiefs across the U.S. to increase their efforts to diminish gender-based violence in schools nationwide.
By Roger Riddell • March 7, 2013 -
Critics poke holes in W. Va. Governor's ed reform bill
The president of The American Federation of Teachers-West Virginia urged lawmakers to consider several figures from the last decade.
By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2013 -
Apple upgrades education-only iMac
It's also $100 more than the previous version.
By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2013 -
Ill. Gov. Quinn to slash education in budget plan
The 3% cuts mark the third significant education cuts in as many years.
By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2013 -
News Corp.'s ed startup launches $299 Android tablet at SXSWedu
Students would receive the Android-powered tablet preloaded with content.
By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2013 -
Climate change science established as classroom standard
Over 40 states may adopt the Next Generation Science Standards, and climate change science, into regular curriculum.
By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2013 -
Which 5 states are most vulnerable to deep education cuts?
A handful of states receive 20% or more of their K-12 funding from the federal government.
By Roger Riddell • March 6, 2013 -
Deep Dive
SXSWedu 2013: 10 crucial ed tech issues being discussed
If you're at the show, here's what to see, and if you're not, this is what you're missing out on.
By Brian Warmoth • March 5, 2013 -
Gov. Jindal's ed reform law struck down
Lousiana's education overhaul bill was ruled unconstitutional by a judge who reversed his own previous ruling.
By Davide Savenije • March 5, 2013 -
GlassLab uses SimCity to heighten STEM appeal
The educational version of SimCity comes preloaded with lesson plans.
By Roger Riddell • March 5, 2013 -
Study: Non-teaching staff outnumber teachers at public schools in 21 states
Non-teacher staff hiring outpaced student growth between 1992 and 2009 in these 21 states.
By Roger Riddell • March 4, 2013 -
Cengage to license Smithsonian's content
The deal will give Cengage access to a wide range of valuable materials.
By Roger Riddell • March 4, 2013 -
Newark schools slash 129 administrator jobs, save $16M
The district plans on shifting to a small school model.
By Roger Riddell • March 3, 2013 -
California's Proposition 30 voters weren't aware of fund redistribution plans
The measure achieved its primary goal, but voters were unaware of its necessity in a fund redistribution plan.
By Roger Riddell • March 1, 2013 -
Georgia Regents University calls altered photos 'an error in judgment'
Photos in a marketing publication depicting Augusta State athletes were doctored to remove all mentions of the school.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 28, 2013 -
District rejects Duncan's claim sequester caused teacher firings
After Arne Duncan singled out Kanawha County as being adversely impacted by the sequester, school officials said that was not necessarily the case.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 28, 2013
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