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New book examines what followed Zuckerberg's $100M Newark ed donation
In a review of Dale Russakoff’s 'The Prize,' Jonathan Knee explores the conflict between reality and good intentions in school improvement efforts.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 28, 2015 -
Deep Dive
These 10 trends are shaping the future of education
Innovation in the space likely won't create an all-new landscape, but it will be markedly different.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 27, 2015 -
Talks to resolve Arizona's $1B school funding lawsuit break down
After education groups brought a lawsuit against the state legislature to put more dollars toward schools, the courts ordered both sides to negotiate.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 27, 2015 -
Nevada receives $1.3M settlement from Measured Progress
The test provider will refund part of its contract and fund new science assessments following a botched rollout of new state tests.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 26, 2015 -
Study finds minority students disproportionately disciplined in Southern states
Black students made up nearly half of suspensions and expulsions in 13 Southern states despite accounting for less than a quarter of total students.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 26, 2015 -
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Cheating prevention and Amplify's sale: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on digital transcripts' 'quiet revolution' and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2015 -
PA governor favors charter cuts for floundering district
The Chester Upland School District has been in financial upheaval for years. Now Gov. Tom Wolf says charter school funding has got to go.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 20, 2015 -
How to craft an effective anti-bullying policy
An estimated 30% of districts don't have a policy to protect students from harassment, often in violation of state laws. What does it take to write a good one?
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 19, 2015 -
States likely to get more say in school accountability
Even if the rewrite of No Child Left Behind fails to clear the labyrinthine Congressional process, states are likely to get more flexibility.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 19, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Tracing the school-to-prison pipeline
Lobbying and contracts help support zero-tolerance policies, but some states are trying to stem the flow
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 19, 2015 -
Indiana to study teacher shortages
A state legislative committee devoted to looking at its education issues has added falling teacher candidate numbers to its list.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 18, 2015 -
Florida district faces end of $100M Gates grant
As Hillsborough County School District grapples with a budget crunch, fears are mounting over the looming end of the grant and the future of programs it funded.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 17, 2015 -
Court fines Washington state $100K per day over school funding
The state legislature failed to craft a compliance plan for the state Supreme Court’s previous mandate to fully fund schools.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 14, 2015 -
One in five New York students opted out of state tests
In all, more than 200,000 students in grades 3-8 opted not to take state standardized exams this year — part of a national trend.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 13, 2015 -
Colorado school board to consider testing cutbacks
A new proposal is testing the limits of the NCLB waiver system.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 12, 2015 -
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Deep Dive4 alternatives to zero tolerance discipline
As national conversations over race and discipline gain steam, schools have a variety of choices.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 12, 2015 -
New Chicago schools budget includes 479 teacher layoffs
The tightened budget, released Monday, is based on receiving state dollars that may never arrive.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 11, 2015 -
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Judge: New York teacher exam not biased against minorities
On Friday, a federal judge ruled that the new licensing exam evaluated skills necessary to teach effectively and is not discriminatory.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 10, 2015 -
ACT, SAT increasingly popular as high school accountability exams
More than a dozen states now use the college entrance exams in lieu of state tests to satisfy federal mandates.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 10, 2015 -
Kansas' teacher shortage and fundraising deans: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on the benefits of ed tech for students with disabilities, McGraw-Hill's testing shift, and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2015 -
Ohio ed dept probe demanded by state school board members
After a recent scandal over charter school evaluations, board members say the department needs an outside review to ensure it’s meeting its obligations.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015 -
NYC task force to go after cheating by educators
Recent episodes of number fudging and inappropriate academic behavior by teachers and principals have drawn attention to the problem.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 6, 2015 -
Los Angeles schools food chief steps down after investigation
In the second major scandal to hit L.A. schools recently, an audit accused food services of waste, ethical breaches, and shady financial dealings.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 5, 2015 -
ACLU video depicts officer handcuffing third grader
The case is the latest in a series of controversies around how schools discipline students, especially minorities and those with disabilities.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 4, 2015 -
Blackboard, innovation, and PARCC: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Catch up on shrinking school and student numbers in higher ed, Blackboard's potential sale, and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • July 31, 2015
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