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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 -
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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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 -
Michigan administers state social studies exam online in 35,000-student pilot program
The state's move could be seen as a major development in the shift away from traditional paper-and-pencil exams.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 26, 2012 -
Khan Academy iPhone app debuts
Khan Academy's mobile app is now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch, with some notable differences compared with other iOS app incarnations.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 26, 2012 -
New texting policies arrive in schools
Inappropriate behavior has sparked a range of bans and permission requests regarding teacher-student interaction.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 20, 2012 -
Knewton and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt partner with Dept. of Ed. on youth program
The Department of Education announced the partnership was intended to improve the education of the 3..5 million youth in the juvenile justice system.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 19, 2012 -
Michigan plans overhaul of previous state education funding act
A draft of the proposed new bill has been presented to Gov. Rick Snyder and is expected to be part of his budget presentation in February.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 19, 2012 -
High school students in Wisconsin's Edgerton School District get paid internships
The internships are part of a new public-private work-study program called Pipeline for Employment.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 18, 2012 -
Texas school chief plans to change how the state rates schools
Texas' new education commissioner says he wants the changes to happen by 2013.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 15, 2012 -
New Orleans and Detroit lead the nation in charter school enrollment
Michigan has four more cities listed in the top 20.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 15, 2012 -
Ed data startup Always Prepped raises $650,000
The startup targets K-12 teachers, helping them pool data from across multiple platforms.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 15, 2012
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