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Education Tech Talk: Chris Harrick of Turnitin
In our second "Education Tech Talk" interview, Education Dive talks to Turnitin's VP of marketing about some of the trends affecting plagiarism detection and what 2013 looks like for his company.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 15, 2012 -
Utah senator looking at law allowing state board to propose new charter schools
8% of the state's total public school population are currently enrolled in charters.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 15, 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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Georgia school board threatens online school over special ed student needs
The State Board of Education told the Georgia Cyber Academy it would withhold funds if it continued to its ignore warnings.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 14, 2012 -
D.C. to close 20 schools, cites growing charter school competition
Public schools in the city's most affluent ward remain packed.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 13, 2012 -
Texas Education Agency asking for $1M to improve testing security
The state's education commissioner wants the money to pursue cheating on STAAR exams more aggressively.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 13, 2012 -
Purdue Calumet considers limiting dual credit program enrollment
The program costs the school an estimated $150 per student.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Protesters march along Chicago's Michigan Avenue over school closings, TIF funds
The protesters allege that a Chicago Board of Education member who also sits on the Hyatt Hotels board took TIF funds for a new Hyde Park hotel.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Michigan schools get alternative learning centers for diplomas, GEDs
Students in certain parts of Michigan can to take classes and earn a degree without physically going to school.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Sides still divided following Georgia charter schools amendment's passing
The battle may have died down following the election, but views remain split.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 12, 2012 -
Oklahoma school district wins $10,000 grant to be used on mobile computer lab
The grant comes from the Monsanto Fund-sponsored America's Farmers Grow Rural Education.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Teachers unions score big Election Day wins
Despite losses in a few states, Tuesday was overwhelmingly fruitful for teachers unions nationwide.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Election Day roundup: Education results
On Election Day, voters made choices on crucial education issues across six states. Here's what they decided.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Apollo interested in buying McGraw-Hill Education
The company, which runs the second-largest educational publishing business in the world, seems to have chosen Apollo over two other potential buyers.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 7, 2012 -
Future of Georgia charter schools could swing on ballot measure
Parents are at odds over how choices and new charter formations work in the state.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 6, 2012 -
Deep Dive
19 free lesson planning resources teachers need to see
When budgets are tight, the Internet can provide a lot of value for educators looking to bolster their classroom planning know-how.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 5, 2012 -
Most NYC schools reopen in Sandy's wake
Still struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, New York City rushed to clean up and reopen the majority of the city's schools.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 5, 2012 -
Georgia school experiments with AP exam cash incentives
Howard High School is one of 28 schools across the country that provide $100 to students and teacher for passing Advanced Placement exams.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 2, 2012 -
Infinity Software sues as Fla. Dept. of Education terminates $20M contract
Florida's Department of Education and Infinity Software Development are in a dispute over a project to create a website to help phase in the state's new academic standards.
By Davide Savenije • Nov. 2, 2012 -
Deep DiveMost Read Education News of the Week: iPads, Star Wars and the University of Phoenix
Need to get caught up the week's education news? Check out the most popular reads from Education Dive.
By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 2, 2012 -
Teachers say technology is hindering students' learning skills
Researches with two new surveys released this week say they may not be conclusive studies on the matter, but they do represent the observations of people who spend hours a day with students.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2012 -
Gates Grant awarded to Marquette for innovative solutions collaboration
The grant money will go toward developing FixesU, a collaboration with two New York Times reporters.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2012 -
Chicago Public Schools CEO gets $250,000 in severance package
Brizard will continue to work for the city through the end of 2012, keeping health benefits for a year and a letter of recommendation.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 31, 2012 -
Texas public schools need an additional $8 billion, expert testifies
A lawsuit brought by two-thirds of the public schools against the state argues that Texas's public school finance system is unconstitutional.
By Davide Savenije • Oct. 31, 2012 -
Texas A&M's new EmpowerU program aims to Raise Graduation Rates
Officials say the program will improve graduation rates by monitoring students' progress from the day they enter kindergarten.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 29, 2012 -
Hurricane Sandy closes thousands of East Coast schools
Dangerous winds and rain have prompted schools in major metropolitan areas from Boston to Washington, D.C., to close during the storm.
By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 29, 2012
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