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A Race to the Top: Understanding the Federal Government’s Shortsighted Dash for Education
Much of modern education is driven by sanctions and other legislation put in place by the government of the late 20th century. It might ... -
Capstone Launches pivotEd to Deliver Teacher-Led Lessons
The new platform pairs award-winning content with more than 500 pre-built, on-demand lessons that cover science, social studies, and language arts for grades ... -
3 Keys to Avoiding Summer Slide
A district literacy director shares how his team has increased reading proficiency levels by creating a Virtual Summer School. By Dr. Matthew Lynch South ... -
6 Biggest Higher Education Losses of 2015
All in all, 2015 was a good year for higher education. We experienced some great wins, but we also experienced some big losses. Let’s ... -
What gets students motivated to work harder? Not money
Matthew G Springer, Vanderbilt University Rewarding teachers financially for student achievement is an increasingly common practice, despite mixed evidence as to whether it improves ... -
Kickboard Releases Research Report on the State of Climate and Culture Initiatives in K-12 Schools
New Orleans — June 7, 2016 — In a new study, more than 90 percent of K-12 administrators and teachers surveyed believe that addressing ... -
Learning Upgrade Expands Elementary English Courses in Time for Back To School
New English Upgrade courses support standards-aligned lessons for grades 3, 4 & 5 (SAN DIEGO, CA) September 15, 2015 – Just in time for back ... -
6 Ways That HBCU’s Shined During 2015
Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, graduate just 3 percent of the total U.S. college population, but they account for 20 percent of ... -
Actor Hill Harper’s mentoring group turns focus to black boys
Actor Hill Harper, best known for his work on the hit TV show CSI: NY, is turning his organization’s attention towards the plight of black boys. ... -
New Online PD Course Focuses on Incorporating Project-Based Learning
Defined Learning’s Performance Task PD with Jay McTighe helps educators create, implement, and assess effective project-based lessons (CHICAGO, IL) April 28, 2016 – Just ...
