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Michigan Civil Rights Dept. complaint may lead to school mascot changes
The department wants all schools in the state to stop using Native American mascots and nicknames.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 10, 2013 -
NYC's Dalton School lists rejected applicants in fundraising email
Parents of the applicants are reportedly not amused.
By Brian Warmoth • Feb. 7, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔ 
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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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Report: Aspiring teachers aren't receiving the ed-tech training they need
A majority report teaching themselves the skills that are currently in demand.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 7, 2013 -
Sony launches education initiative with new Xperia tablet
In a bid to undo Apple's stranglehold on the ed tech market, Sony has announced a K-12 initiative to go with its latest tablet.
By Davide Savenije • Feb. 6, 2013 -
Texas judge rules state's public education funding system unconstitutional
The Texas Constitution requires a fair and efficient system with an even distribution of knowledge.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 4, 2013 -
Arizona's Pima Community College postpones chancellor search over fraud accusations against finalist
Finalist Maria Sheehan was chief executive of California's Desert Community College District during a seven-year fraud period.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 4, 2013 -
Education in Uncertain Times
At UBTech, Dan Rasmus, the author of Listening to the Future, will describe the uncertainties facing education and discuss how techniques like scenario planning can be used to navigate through an uncertain future. Session attendees will learn how to put a name on uncertainty and take control of g...
Jan. 31, 2013 -
Pearson unveils K-5 learning products made with top school district
Known as Pearson Forward, the new line of learning materials and curricula are targeted at improving education in the U.S.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 31, 2013 -
Students at Illinois' Wheeling HS get opportunity to study nanotechnology
The school will add an $800,000 nanotechnology lab this summer.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2013 -
Deep Dive
16 e-textbook providers: Who's publishing and who's selling?
Education Dive compiles a who's who of publishers, marketplaces and platforms in the paper-to-digital shift.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2013 -
McGraw-Hill takes 20% stake in SmartBooks makers
The deal comes after years of collaboration on adaptive learning projects between the two companies.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 25, 2013 -
Dixie State College Keeping Its Name Amid Controversy
Recent study showed 83% of those with ties to school want to keep name as it becomes a university. Read more »
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 24, 2013 -
Online ed platform WizIQ raises $4M in series B funds
AuthorSTREAM, an online PowerPoint sharing platform, will merge with WizIQ as part of the investment.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 24, 2013 -
Desire2Learn buys Gates-backed course recommender Degree Compass
The tool could mean an edge in the competitive learning management system marketplace.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 24, 2013 -
Boston Globe to donate iPads to schools
The Boston Globe will donate iPads instead of newspapers with its reader vacation funds.
By Davide Savenije • Jan. 23, 2013 -
Proposed revisions to Minn. social studies standards sets off political fight
Is there too much "America the Ugly" and not enough "American exceptionalism"?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 23, 2013 -
Education Dept. reports highest high school graduation rates since 1970s
A fifth of students still don't graduate on time.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 22, 2013 -
The movement to turn 'STEM' to 'STEAM' is gaining momentum
Will a new wave of supporters pave the way for the acronym's change?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 20, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: Lynda.com, Udacity and online sources
Miss out on the week's biggest news in education? Check out Education Dive's most popular news reads and get caught up.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 18, 2013 -
Early childhood push may come during Obama's second term
How much might a new proposal increase access to pre-K programs?
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 18, 2013 -
Tony Bennett begins new job as Florida education commissioner today
The voter-ousted former Indiana education chief is expected to fare better in Florida.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 13, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Secondary ed students' top 10 Internet sources for writing: They need help
Turnitin found that half of secondary education students' sources were "low quality" sites.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 11, 2013 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: New e-textbooks, Coursera and Tutor.com
Need a refresher on the week's most popular Education Dive news posts? Here's a quick refresher.
By Brian Warmoth • Jan. 10, 2013 -
An IEP for Every Student? Using Technology to Provide Truly Differentiated Instruction
on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 5:11pm Paving an individual path to success: Creating IEPs for every student with the help of technology About Us Professional Media Group LLC publishes District Administration and University Business . District Administration is the most widely received, most regularly r...
Jan. 10, 2013 -
Maryland's public schools continue 5-year run atop Education Week rankings
The state was the only to receive a grade of "B-plus."
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2013
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