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Donorschoose uses data scientist to guide $1B in ed funds
To attain major funding, Donorschoose brought in a data scientist to prove teachers on the site performed better than average.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 21, 2012 -
AFT, NEA release joint statement opposing proposals to arm educators
Both organizations also state that preventing another tragedy doesn't end with gun regulations.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 20, 2012 -
Guilty plea in $2.7M special needs swindle from NYC Ed. Dept.
On Monday, a Pennsylvania man pled guilty to defrauding the NYC Department of Education of $2.7 million intended for special needs children.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 19, 2012 -
Forward Tutoring wins seed funding from Dell's Education Challenge
The start-up allows students to exchange community service credits for tutoring.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 19, 2012 -
UConn creates scholarship fund for students at Sandy Hook
The scholarship will also benefit relatives of the Sandy Hook shooting's victims.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 19, 2012 -
Troy University plans new center for military students
The center will offer a variety of services to the school's military-related students.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 16, 2012 -
Former Ed. Secretary Bill Bennett suggests schools consider arming employees
The mass shooting at an elementary school in Newton, Conn., has re-ignited the national debate on gun control.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 16, 2012 -
School leaders reconsider safety plans following Connecticut attack
Friday's tragedy in Newtown, Conn., has educators across the nation reviewing their schools' safety measures to reassure parents and prepare for the unthinkable.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 16, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: Mobile apps, sanctions and cyber-bullying
Find out what everyone else was reading on Education Dive this past week. These were our five most popular posts.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 14, 2012 -
American fourth graders show improvement while eighth grade progress stagnates
Countries in Europe and Asia still outperform the U.S. in math, science and reading.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 12, 2012 -
South Carolina panel recommends spending more on teacher recruitment programs
The state's colleges only produce half as many education graduates as it needs annually.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 12, 2012 -
North Carolina anti-cyberbullying law extended to cover educators
Making fun of a teacher in North Carolina could now carry jail time.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 11, 2012 -
Florida Board of Education set to choose a new education commissioner
The new commissioner will be the state's third in as many years.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 11, 2012 -
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School lunch guidelines altered again to allow unlimited meats, grains
The meat and grains adjustments are Congress' latest interference in the rules adopted to counter rising childhood obesity.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2012 -
Kentucky education officials mull dire effects of fiscal cliff
Education officials in the Bluegrass State say going over the fiscal cliff would be disastrous for public schools.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2012 -
McGraw-Hill to cut 63 positions in its School Education division
The publishing giant plans to increase the focus on its digital education products.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 7, 2012 -
Tolland, Conn., school district to add Director of Ed Tech
How does the position differ from other technology positions in the district?
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 6, 2012 -
45 course providers get Louisiana's green light, despite judge's ruling
Vendors for online and traditional courses now have approval, but funding could be an issue.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 6, 2012 -
Gates gives $25M to further district-charter cooperation in the U.S.
Seven districts across the country will share $25 million in grants to nurture collaboration between school districts and charter schools.
By Davide Savenije • Dec. 5, 2012 -
Computer glitch excuses Texas students from STAAR exam retakes
Districts are seeking out alternatives after a server problem caused headaches for many taking the state-mandated tests.
By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 5, 2012 -
Study shows correlation between tech classes and student engagement
The study's results may impact career and technical education nationwide.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2012 -
More than 800 institutions no longer require the SAT and ACT
Many of the now test-optional schools are "top tier" institutions.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 2, 2012 -
Largest teachers unions in Wisconsin to discuss merger
Membership and influence have been on the wane since a collective bargaining overhaul by Gov. Scott Walker and a Republican-controlled Legislature.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 2, 2012 -
Deep Dive
13 blended learning uses in K-12 and college classrooms
As online learning and other technologies continue to redefine modern learning environments, many schools are finding ways to get the best of both worlds—teaching face-to-screen as well as face-to-face.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 30, 2012 -
The top 10 U.S. states for per-student spending on assessment
Who is spending the the most, and which contractors are getting the money? A Brookings Institution report has answers.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 29, 2012
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