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Race to the Top competition gets nearly 900 applicants
The applicant school districts will receive a slice of $400 million worth of grants.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 4, 2012 -
Students and educators value new attendance push
Educators nationwide are getting creative when it comes to encouraging regular attendance.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 4, 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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Kansas professor develops 'flexbook' to replace print textbooks
To improve e-textbooks, a professor has created "flexbooks".
By Shehryar Nabi • Sept. 3, 2012 -
Sept. 10 strike date set by Chicago Teachers Union
If it occurs, the strike would be the first in 25 years for Chicago Public Schools.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 31, 2012 -
Learnist launches iPad and iPhone apps
Grockit's Pinterest-style approach to online learning introduces free apps to the iTunes App Store.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 30, 2012 -
UPDATE: Chicago Teachers Union files strike notice
The 10-day strike notice could be filed Wednesday after months of negotiations failed to produce a contract agreement.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 29, 2012 -
Michelle Rhee tells Republican convention audience that ed reform requires a fight
The former D.C. schools head speaks to GOP attendees at a screening of the film "Won't Back Down."
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 29, 2012 -
Charter enrollment benefits from private school migration, study finds
Analyst says the transfer has increased public-funding obligations by $1.8 billion.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 29, 2012 -
Tea party favorite to head Texas Education Agency
Michael Williams will be Texas' new commissioner of education under Gov. Rick Perry.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 28, 2012 -
Deep Dive
10 virtual field trip options for schools
Education Dive looks at ten ways school groups can travel far from the comfort of a computer lab.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 27, 2012 -
Opinion: New education standards fail to address the achievement gap
A former administrator highlights the consequences of a waiver from the No Child Left Behind law.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 27, 2012 -
Virtual field trips attracting school districts with tight budgets
Museums and NASA programs are more accessible than ever to schools with limited travel budgets.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 27, 2012 -
60 Twitter uses for educators
A list of 60 educational uses for Twitter.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 27, 2012 -
Some schools begin adopting 'bring your own technology' plans
The days of confiscated gadgets in public schools may soon be over.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 26, 2012 -
New Jersey officials investigate alleged standardized exam security breaches
All teachers overseeing tests sign a "Statewide Assessments Test Security Agreement."
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 24, 2012 -
Online educational technology network Epic-Ed launches
Epic-ed launches today as a collaborative effort of the government and other organizations.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 22, 2012 -
California school district sued over sex ed
The ACLU argues that legal requirements for sex ed were not being observed.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 22, 2012 -
Deep Dive
8 digital textbook competitors
Education Dive lays out a list of textbooks alternatives with digital approaches to classroom education.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 22, 2012 -
Math education's problem
A new report addresses American students' continuing struggle with mathematics.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 22, 2012 -
ACT takers slightly more college ready, but average scores remain roughly the same
Despite small gains, the average composite score remains stagnant and the achievement gap between racial and ethnic groups continues to grow.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 22, 2012 -
Discovery re-imagines textbooks as 'Techbooks'
The company is not alone as others such as News Corporation and Pearson see opportunities for new digital products.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 21, 2012 -
Obama claims jobs bill would save teaching jobs
Education gets the spotlight as he tries again to push the nearly year-old bill.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 20, 2012 -
3 schools with Pinterest strategies
Belhaven Middle School, W.T. White High School and Notre Dame High School have all found ways to make use of Pinterest.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 20, 2012 -
Documents reveal test cheating in Philadelphia schools to be far worse than previously thought
Newly obtained confidential information suggests that the practice of changing wrong answers on standardized state tests by teachers in Philadelphia is far more widespread than suspected by investigators.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 17, 2012 -
Charter schools: A profitable investment
An interview with the head of a real estate investment group highlights the interest in charter schools as a profitable venture.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 17, 2012
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