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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 -
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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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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 -
Former NYC Education Department official receives second nepotism fine
The fine is the second-highest ever levied by the department.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 29, 2012 -
Two More Alabama State U Officials On Administrative Leave
An Alabama State University executive committee has placed two more administrators on administrative leave with pay, according to local news reports. Read more »
Nov. 28, 2012 -
UMiami's online high school launches SAT prep MOOC
The University of Miami Global Academy has organized what it calls the world's first MOOC for high school students.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 28, 2012 -
Hearing over Texas district's student ID tracking chips canceled
The tracking chips have sparked debate in a San Antonio district.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 28, 2012 -
Texas district's student tracking program attracts cyber attack
A Northside Independent School District official says that no private data was obtained, but he believes the hack attempt was part of the backlash targeted at a controversial program.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 27, 2012 -
Captured lectures: Who gets to own them?
Lectures can be free or have licensing conditions attached. So how to schools figure out what to do?
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 27, 2012 -
Deep Dive
14 STEM classroom resources teachers should know about
An indispensable list of lesson creation and classroom activity resources for math and science teachers.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 26, 2012
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