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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 -
Vice President Joe Biden stirs up NEA delegates in Washington
Biden's visit gets political as he criticizes Mitt Romney and praises the work of teachers.
By Brian Warmoth • July 3, 2012 -
Special education changes arouse concerns in New York
The city works to close achievement gaps, but parents worry that the individualized attention their children receive will suffer.
By Brian Warmoth • July 2, 2012 -
5 new No Child Left Behind waivers granted
Arkansas, Missouri, South Dakota, Utah and Virginia join a swelling list of states that are no longer bound by the Bush-era rules.
By Brian Warmoth • June 29, 2012 -
Birmingham schools move under state control
The Alabama Department of Education steps in as local savings fall short of state requirements.
By Brian Warmoth • June 28, 2012 -
Making Learning Mobile to assess tablet use in schools
Kajeet and Qualcomm Inc.’s Wireless Reach initiative will look at students to evaluate mobile computing in the classroom.
By Brian Warmoth • June 28, 2012 -
Clever creates a Twilio-style education data solution
The startup has already signed up a handful of schools to begin using its new API, which may lead to app innovations down the road.
By Brian Warmoth • June 27, 2012 -
California high school teacher and student charged in hazing case
Authorities say the hazing occurred during a summer school session as a way of maintaining order in the classroom.
By Brian Warmoth • June 27, 2012 -
13 Google Apps for Education misconceptions
An ISTE 2012 presentation details how school districts can save with Google's services and aims to dispel false beliefs.
By Brian Warmoth • June 27, 2012 -
Michigan Colleges Go Out Of State For Students
Their higher tuition boosts bottom line Read more »
By Lindsey Smith • June 26, 2012
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