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Math app allows students to work at their own pace

6/18/2013

  • WMAR-TV (Baltimore)

Students at Gwynns Falls Elementary School in Baltimore are participating in a pilot program that uses a new iPad application to support math instruction. Front Row Education allows students to work a… Read More

Tenn. teachers gather for common core math workshops

Duncan: States can seek flexibility with new evaluation systems

Educators see "joyful learning" with the common core

Fla. districts say AP expansion will be expensive

ASCD Worldwide Edition SmartBrief

Global education news

ASCD Worldwide Edition SmartBrief

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Chinese school's celebration teaches mother about the joys of learning

6/18/2013

  • China Daily (Beijing)

A private school in China recently held its annual Children's Day -- a celebration that allowed children's creativity and enthusiasm to shine, writes mother and columnist Liu Jun. She writes that her … Read More

Study explores how visual cues affect language learning

Canadian educators see bullying risks with new social media site

Hong Kong middle school uses iPads to engage students

Canadian educators note the importance of music instruction

NASBE State Ed SmartBrief

News for the education and policy communities

NASBE State Ed SmartBrief

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Should Mich. change how it funds schools?

6/11/2013

  • Battle Creek Enquirer (Mich.)

The Michigan state Board of Education has been holding public forums to gather public input on how the state funds schools. A primary issue is what happens to school funding when families use the Scho… Read More

Next Generation Science Standards approved by Kan. state board

Report examines states' test scores under NCLB

Support is growing for dropout-prevention programs

President unveils effort to expand Internet service to more schools

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Education news for teachers

Accomplished Teacher® by SmartBrief

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Ore. district adopts policy to recruit more diverse teaching force

6/19/2013

  • Oregonian (Portland), The

The Portland, Ore., School Board voted Monday to develop an affirmative action plan to identify staffing needs and recruit a more diverse workforce. It is anticipated the district's student population… Read More

Darling-Hammond questions validity of scathing report on teacher-training programs

Ky. district offers learning experiences during the summer

Growth percentiles proposed to measure student achievement in Va.

Zombies, alternative-learning techniques keep students engaged

ECIS SmartBrief

News in international education

ECIS SmartBrief

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Resources for UK educators teaching English as a foreign language

6/18/2013

  • Guardian (London), The

This blog post includes many resources to help teachers in the United Kingdom who are teaching English as a foreign language, second language or additional language. Among the suggestions is to refere… Read More

What are best practices for science instruction in Australia?

Proposal would eliminate untrained teachers in England

Are regulations increasing dropouts in Japan?

Should schools include time for meditation?

ASCD SmartBrief for Education Leaders

News for leaders in education

ASCD SmartBrief for Education Leaders

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Kan. districts could lose insurance coverage if employees carry guns

6/18/2013

  • Topeka Capital-Journal (Kan.), The

EMC Insurance Companies, which provides liability coverage to about 90% of school districts in Kansas, won't insure or renew coverage for districts that allow school employees to carry concealed weapo… Read More

Ill. district could ban individual communication via social media

How St. Louis districts are handling mandatory transfer requests

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