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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 -
9 lists that educators can use
An article on eSchool News features nine lists educators will find useful.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 17, 2012 -
Personalized learning site gains additional content with partners including NASA, Nat Geo
Pearson-backed Alleyoop's new partners expand the startup's STEM content.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 17, 2012 -
12 Teach for America alumni who have become education leaders
TFA's alums have founded new charter schools and risen to the highest ranks of public school systems.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 16, 2012 -
Deep Dive
Anti-plagiarism services for stopping cheaters
Education Dive checks out seven online tools that educators can use to combat student plagiarism.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 16, 2012 -
How to address the education bubble: 2 perspectives
Speaking on the problems riddling today's education system, Dr. Raymund Paredes and Salman Khan present new ideas for the future in a Forbes interview.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 16, 2012 -
Khan Academy introduces new computer science education portal
Khan Academy has launched a new online portal aimed at personalizing computer science education.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 15, 2012