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7 more states granted waivers for No Child Left Behind provisions
A 2011 report revealed 48% of U.S. public schools were considered failing, judged by No Child Left Behind testing data.
By Lindsey Smith • July 20, 2012 -
Student engagement to be tested in Gates-funded research
A $498K grant from the Gates Foundation will help Clemson researchers understand students' levels of engagement via physiological responses.
By Brian Warmoth • July 20, 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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Education social-networking startup Edmodo gets $25 million
Edmodo joins Coursera as an attractive startup for investment dollars.
By Brian Warmoth • July 19, 2012 -
New Oriental Education shares sink amid fraud allegations
A Muddy Waters report claims inaccurate financial statements were presented, distorting key numbers.
By Brian Warmoth • July 19, 2012 -
Study concludes that stimulus money saved teaching jobs
$100 billion in stimulus toward education in 2009 met its job goals, according to the Center on Education Policy's report.
By Brian Warmoth • July 18, 2012 -
$1B 'Master Teacher Corps' plan announced by Obama administration
$100 million will immediately be made available to incentivize teacher performance, congressional approval could be a roadblock the larger plan.
By Brian Warmoth • July 18, 2012 -
Bill Gates calls 'game-based' learning the future of education
Gates believes that video games can play a key role in modern classrooms, as evidenced by a new game that his foundation is funding.
By Brian Warmoth • July 17, 2012 -
NJ lawmakers want tuition aid for immigrants' kids
Lawmakers are pushing for the state to offer college tuition assistance to citizens - even if their parents are living in the U.S. without permission, the Associated Press reports. A bill was introduced in both chambers of the state Legislature after a U.S.-born high school student sued the st...
By Lindsey Smith • July 16, 2012 -
High schools may underutilize student feedback on teachers
A student survey system known as the Tripod Project is helping districts harness student feedback on teachers in an effort to improve academic achievement, according to U.S. News & World Report. Developed by a Harvard professor, Tripod presents students with statements such as, "My te...
By Lindsey Smith • July 16, 2012 -
Tennessee State grade-change allegations under investigation
State lawmakers will look into whether or officials altered grades without permission from instructors.
By Brian Warmoth • July 15, 2012 -
Louisiana public schools lack adequate technology to follow new curriculum
A survey shows that only 39% of computers in Louisiana public schools are capable of administering online-tests, a new educational standard of the state’s future Common Core Curriculum.
By Lindsey Smith • July 13, 2012 -
Moodle chooses HTML5 over iOS and Android development
The current Moodle iOS mobile app will still be offered, but future mobile apps will be built with HTML5.
By Brian Warmoth • July 12, 2012 -
Senate education committee to have special education hearing on seclusion and restraining methods
For the first time this Thursday, a hearing on the use of seclusion and restraining with special needs students will take place in response to recent controversy over the practice.
By Shehryar Nabi • July 11, 2012 -
iPads used in Indianapolis classroom tech upgrades
The tablets are getting young students acquainted with new technology and promoting student-teacher collaboration.
By Lindsey Smith • July 11, 2012 -
10 unique charter schools in the U.S.
Education Dive looks at 10 charter schools that have revamped traditional approaches to education.
By Lindsey Smith • July 11, 2012 -
Study shows students find school too easy
A report released by the Center for American Progress reveals that a significant number of students are not challenged in school.
By Shehryar Nabi • July 10, 2012 -
71 Stuyvesant students now accused of cheating
A scandal at one of NYC's most prominent public schools will result in Regents exam results being invalidated.
By Brian Warmoth • July 9, 2012 -
ACLU takes issue with same-sex teaching programs
The American Civil Liberties Union has targeted schools where the organization believes same-sex programs may be unlawfully discriminatory.
By Brian Warmoth • July 9, 2012 -
What are the root causes of school bus bullying?
Info from the U.S. Department of Education and recent stories such as the nationally covered Karen Klein incident show that bus bullying is a problem that needs an answer.
By Brian Warmoth • July 9, 2012 -
Special education teacher keeps job after slapping student
A N.J. teacher will keep her job despite the Board of Education’s desire to remove her tenure and fire her.
By Lindsey Smith • July 6, 2012 -
Most Read Education News of the Week: Obama's NEA talk, Google Plus and an Iowa dorm
Obama and Biden both addressed the NEA this week and joined Google Plus in our most read education posts of the past week. Find out if you missed anything after the jump.
By Brian Warmoth • July 6, 2012 -
Schools Turn to Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions to Maximize Value of Their IT Investments
North Carolina's Cary Academy prides itself on being a progressive, innovative school that prepares its sixth- through 12th-grade students for college and beyond in every way possible. In addition to offering small classes and creative learning experiences, the school incorporates tec...
By Lindsey Smith • July 6, 2012 -
7 school-friendly iPad alternatives
With the tablet market becoming more diverse in terms of prices and sizes, an eSchool News list looks at iPad alternatives that may work better for schools.
By Brian Warmoth • July 6, 2012 -
Obama phones the NEA, says Romney 'mocks' need for teachers
The POTUS reinforces statements made by Biden Tuesday in phoned-in Thursday address to the union.
By Brian Warmoth • July 5, 2012 -
5 online learning recommendations from educators
EdTech gets input from teachers who have used and argued for distance or online learning programs and comes up with solid advice.
By Brian Warmoth • July 4, 2012
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