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Can video games play a role in the English classroom?
Edutopia's Terrell Heick lays out a compelling argument for the role of video games in the English Language Arts classroom.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 17, 2012 -
Judge won't order immediate end to Chicago teachers strike
A hearing could happen on Wednesday, but a potential union vote on Tuesday would render legal issues moot.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 17, 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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Chicago mayor seeking court order to end teachers strike
The union's decision to continue the strike means at least two more days without classes in Chicago.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 17, 2012 -
Chicago teachers strike may have unintended consequences for student athletes
Student athletes citywide are concerned about the impact the strike could have on their college dreams.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 17, 2012 -
School buses across the country implement new safety technology
Various technologies have been incorporated by districts across the country to ensure the safety of children traveling to and from school.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 14, 2012 -
Tentative deal reached to end Chicago teachers strike
CNN reports that a deal has been reached to end Chicago's teachers strike, with classes able to resume as soon as Monday.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 14, 2012 -
'Last in, first out' policy holding up Chicago strike agreement
Two studies indicate that seniority-based layoffs can be counterproductive.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 14, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Most Read Education News of the Week: Chicago teachers, Berkeley and Google
Need to catch up on the week's education news? Education Dive has you covered with our most popular posts.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 14, 2012 -
Dot Day goes international this year with over half a million registered participants
Dot Day has grown from one Iowa classroom to an international event.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 14, 2012 -
Study: SAT is equally predictive across the socioeconomic spectrum
Skeptics are quick to point out the funding of the study by the College Board.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 14, 2012 -
Deal may be close in Chicago teachers strike
Both sides indicated that an agreement could be feasible Thursday, allowing classes to resume as soon as Monday.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 13, 2012 -
Students' science proficiency varies in reports from 37 states
Reports include recommendations for STEM improvement in each state involved in the study.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 13, 2012 -
Researchers disagree over impact of school vouchers on future college enrollment
A study on a 1990s New York City private school voucher program's impact on college-going has prompted a scholarly debate over whether vouchers influence college attendance at all.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 13, 2012 -
Deep Dive
5 teachers strikes and what happened when they ended
Chicago teachers may not know how their current strike will end, but they can look to other examples in New York, Wisconsin and Los Angeles to see where other strikes have succeeded or failed.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 11, 2012 -
How did online education get to where it is now?
Cheap technology, for-profit competition and other factors have all played roles in higher ed institutions' push to adopt online learning programs.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 11, 2012 -
Chicago teachers strike hangs on evaluations, security in second day
The Chicago School Board president and Chicago Teachers Union president disagree over what is as issue and how soon the citywide strike may end.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 11, 2012 -
Course Choice program to provide La. with marketplace of classes
Sylvan Learning and Southern University are among the providers who may participate in Louisiana's new experiment.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 11, 2012 -
In Pennsylvania, competition heats up between school districts, cyber charters
More than 32,000 of the state's students were enrolled in cyber charters last year.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2012 -
School districts finding ways to send broadband home with students
Dive Summary: According to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, only about 30% of U.S. homes have Internet access, and schools are looking into new ways to remedy the problem. Initiatives such as the Federal Communications Commission’s E...
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 10, 2012 -
Chicago teachers go on strike for the first time in a quarter century
Strike leaves parents scrambling to find alternate supervision.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 10, 2012 -
L.A. game-based school PlayMaker opens for class
Sixth-grade students will learn to design and produce games, as well as play them.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 7, 2012 -
Strike negotiations have been positive, CTU president says
After a call for a teacher's strike in Chicago, the President of the Chicago Teacher's Union feels 'heartened' by talks with the school district.
By Shehryar Nabi • Sept. 7, 2012 -
iPads employed for student use in Wisconsin high school
A Wisconsin high school has started leasing iPads to its students.
By Shehryar Nabi • Sept. 6, 2012 -
Ann Arbor school district unveils first purchases from technology bond
Ann Arbor Public Schools will soon have an upgraded data infrastructure as the district approves initial purchases from its technology bond.
By Shehryar Nabi • Sept. 6, 2012 -
Companies vie for virtual school dollars in Maine
State dollars for online learning programs have attracted a lot of attention from outside the state.
By Brian Warmoth • Sept. 4, 2012
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