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The Pew Hispanic Center says the increase was not just about population growth, but reflected educational attainment goals as well. [1]
With the new school year approaching and no bill to reform No Child Left Behind, the Obama administration will provide a process for states to seek relief from key provisions of the law, provided they’re willing to embrace education reform. [2]
Controversial new guidance issued by the federal government will allow districts to make permanent cuts in special education spending. [3]
Join a discussion today with Cathy Davidson, whose new book argues that brain science can help us design a new form of collaborative education for the digital age. [4]
In ‘Class Warfare,’ Steven Brill brings a sharp legal mind to the world of education reform and mounts a zealous case against America’s teachers’ unions. [...] Cindy Herrick spoke on harassment, intimidation and bullying, at Bridgewater-Raritan High School in Bridgewater, N.J., this month. [1]
The number of rural students is growing and we can no longer afford to look the other way, writes Marty Strange. [3]
Amid concern that Britain could lose significant revenue from foreign students, one university has blamed the crackdown on immigration for closing its London campus. [1]
Education (also called learning, teaching or schooling) in the general sense is any act or experience that has a formative effect on the mind, character, or physical ability of an individual. [5]
School administrators are finding themselves forced to shift workers into different roles to cover all the losses from funding cuts. [3]
Explore movie-making software to engage students, flash cards to reinforce learning, and a worksheet generator to save you time. [6]
The final application for the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge is now available. [2]
Discover software and services that help teachers teach, students learn, and IT pros relax. [6]
Stay up-to-date on the latest news, information, and trends on new and evolving technologies focusing on classroom teaching, scholarship and research, and admissions management. [...] A little-known private college uses distance education to support and enhance its traditional program. [4]
Sources:
[1] Education News - The New York Times
[2] U.S. Department of Education
[3] Education Week
[4] The Chronicle of Higher Education
[5] Education - Wikipedia
[6] Microsoft in Education: Academic discounts, education …