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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 -
Trendline
Learning Loss
Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments.
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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 -
Four companies selected to build New York's education database
New York education officials have selected four companies to build an online platform for a variety of educational purposes.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 14, 2012 -
Former Flip execs found education video startup Knowmia
Knowmia crowd-sources lessons provided by teachers through video presentations.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 14, 2012 -
Deep Dive
10 Twitter account types every educator should network with
For K-12 and higher ed professionals, there are a lot of hard decisions to be made on Twitter. Education Dive makes them a little easier by breaking down who you should follow and why they will help you.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 13, 2012 -
Education Department unveils Race to the Top competition for underachieving school districts
The Education Department's Race to the Top competition is now awarding grants to eligible schools in impoverished districts.
By Shehryar Nabi • Aug. 13, 2012 -
Virginia General Assembly passes online course requirement for high school students
Statewide requirement takes effect in 2013.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 10, 2012 -
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's new voucher program under attack
According to a religious leader and a variety of other critics, the program “threatens the integrity of both religion and government.”
By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 9, 2012 -
Dickinson ISD Implements New Kids' Education for Number Sense Math Program
Friday, August 10, 2012 The new program, called Kids’ Education for Number Sense (KENS Math), will be introduced to help prepare teachers and students for the more rigorous goals of the new math TEKS scheduled to roll out in 2014. Resource Centers Health and Wellness (sponsored by the Da...
By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 9, 2012 -
AMX Builds Playhouse to Support Dallas CASA, Dedicated to Finding Safe Homes for Abused Children
Friday, August 10, 2012 Partnering with Southwest Displays & Events, the Fort Frontier Playhouse is included in the 2012 Parade of Playhouses Event, August 3-19, at NorthPark Center. Resource Centers Health and Wellness (sponsored by the Dannon Institute) About Us Professional Media Group ...
By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 9, 2012 -
Florida principals want biometrics scanning equipment
Survey results may result in a new fingerprint pilot program on school buses for Palm Beach County.
By Brian Warmoth • Aug. 9, 2012 -
Students can reject assignments that 'violate religious beliefs'
Missouri voters on Tuesday passed its "right to pray" amendment, reaffirming the right to pray in public and in schools, the Huffington Post reports. In an effort to further define First Amendment rights, the measure formally known as Amendment 2 passed with 83 percent of the vote. T...
By Lindsey Smith • Aug. 9, 2012
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