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Tennessee cuts two high school exams in English, chemistry
The move is part of an effort to reduce the standardized testing burden on students and teachers.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2018 -
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Schools can flag potential threats with web filters
Since adopting a Chrome plug-in filter last summer, Missouri's Morgan County R-1 School District has reportedly avoided four crisis situations.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2018 -
True teacher pay has been dropping for years in most states, data shows
When researchers look at teacher's salaries compared to cost-of-living increases and comparative pay for other professions, the gap widens.
By Amelia Harper • April 9, 2018 -
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Deep DiveDeVos school safety listening sessions give opposition chance to voice discipline concerns
Critics argue the "listening sessions," part of the federal Commission on School Safety, should have been open to the press and included those who represent students affected by discipline disparities.
By Linda Jacobson • April 4, 2018 -
How much will NAEP's digital transition impact results on 'nation's report card'?
In a letter, Louisiana State Superintendent John White voices concerns ahead of the April 10 release of scores from last year's National Assessment of Educational Progress.
By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2018 -
Kentucky pension uproar grabs national spotlight amid larger debate on teacher benefits
The state, plus West Virginia and Oklahoma, have seen educators demonstrate over decisions around benefits and pay in recent weeks.
By Roger Riddell • April 2, 2018 -
Many TEACH grant recipients forced to repay funds as loans, study reveals
A federal program designed to draw teachers to high-need fields and schools is backfiring in many cases.
By Amelia Harper • March 29, 2018 -
Study: State pre-K programs should move beyond teaching basic skills
Research finds that children are not acquiring the language skills needed for later academic success.
By Linda Jacobson • March 29, 2018 -
Students with disabilities often fall through the cracks in college plan discussions
Despite being capable of succeeding after high school, low expectations stand in the way.
By Amelia Harper • March 28, 2018 -
Coalition pairs finance staff and educators for smarter school spending
With state funding continuing to lag for schools, administrators have had to become financially creative to make educational priorities into possibilities.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2018 -
Bill would require Kentucky students to learn about the Holocaust
The state is one of 20 that state lawmakers pledged to introduce legislation requiring lessons on the Holocaust and other examples of genocide.
By Linda Jacobson • March 27, 2018 -
Co-located schools offer challenges and benefits
When schools share the same building, careful planning is a necessity to minimize frustrations.
By Amelia Harper • March 27, 2018 -
More states allowing increased flexibility to encourage school innovation
Will allowing schools to “break the rules” lead to more effective educational practices?
By Amelia Harper • March 26, 2018 -
Proposal would fine parents if their child doesn't stop bullying
Some experts, however, suggest that fines unfairly target students and families of color or students with disabilities.
By Linda Jacobson • March 23, 2018 -
Is E-Rate doing enough to effectively expand broadband in rural schools?
Some 6% of U.S. public schools still lack access to high-speed internet, and fiberoptic requests for rural schools are reportedly denied at a 30% rate.
By Roger Riddell • March 23, 2018 -
Congress approves omnibus spending bill with substantial increases in education funding
What does the new budget say about Education Secretary Betsy DeVos's influence over fiscal matters?
By Amelia Harper • March 23, 2018 -
New report warns against using ACT, SAT in lieu of state tests
The battle over testing in California wages on as Achieve recommends using Smarter Balanced tests over shorter college admissions exams.
By Amelia Harper • March 19, 2018 -
Los Angeles sets statewide standard for lead testing in schools
Lead exposure during childhood can lead to a variety of physical and learning difficulties later in life.
By Linda Jacobson • March 16, 2018 -
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Deep DiveSXSWedu 2018: Our recap of Austin's ed innovation extravaganza
Couldn't make it to Texas? We've rounded up all of our coverage of last week's show in one location for your convenience.
By Roger Riddell • March 16, 2018 -
Study: Fewer suspensions can lead to better attendance rates and test scores
Chicago schools began reducing suspensions and other disciplinary actions that removed students from the classroom well before the Obama-era recommendations.
By Amelia Harper • March 16, 2018 -
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Conservative lawmakers tie Obama school discipline policies to Parkland shooting
A month after the Florida school tragedy, political debate has shifted to seeking a connection with policies designed to stem the school-to-prison pipeline.
By Amelia Harper • March 15, 2018 -
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Deep DiveSXSWedu panel tackles racial equity: 'Race impacts everybody'
Educators agreed that providing perspective and understanding among students and educators alike is key.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2018 -
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Deep DiveUPDATED: Students at more than 3,000 sites nationally demonstrate for safer schools
School leaders also participate in remembering 17 students slain in Florida.
By Linda Jacobson • March 14, 2018 -
Rhode Island social workers driving students in foster care to school
The state is one of several struggling to meet federal requirements that students in foster care be transported to their school of origin.
By Linda Jacobson • March 12, 2018 -
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Deep DiveAssessments will be disrupted: Is a performance approach the future of testing?
Discussion at SXSWedu 2018 focuses on push for new testing practices that allow multiple ways for students to demonstrate what they know and can do
By Roger Riddell • March 8, 2018
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