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In Maine, push for virtual schools fades
A group of digital-education experts is recommending that Maine create an online directory to help school districts and teachers find, choose and write reviews of digital learning resources. But the 17-member…
On education, Thompson tries to set himself apart
The New York Times reports that he would keep mayoral control of the New York City school system, but relinquish control of the board that approves educational policy.…
No charges for teen after explosion at Fla. school
The Associated Press reports that a central Florida teenager who was accused of igniting a chemical explosion on school grounds - and who became the subject of a grassroots social…
Preteens’ use of Instagram creates privacy issue, child advocates say
On the photo-sharing app Instagram, search the keywords #Fairfax, #Rockville or #DC and up pops hundreds of photos from children, The Washington Post reports.…
Bill to lower barriers to pregnant teens’ education
UPI reports that a U.S. Senate bill would help states and local school districts support pregnant and parenting youth who face challenges staying in school, legislators say.…
Senators to debate immigration bill amendment on foreign students
The Washington Post reports that a Senate panel took up amendments to a comprehensive immigration bill Tuesday and was expected to consider a proposal aimed at tightening the monitoring of…
Bill would encourage Advanced Placement computer science classes
Washington's high school students may have a greater incentive to take Advanced Placement computer science courses in the future, which state lawmakers hope will spur more school districts to offer…
Wis. budget gets $500M anticipated revenue boost
Wisconsin's budget surplus grew by $500 million Thursday, leading to a bipartisan call by state lawmakers and Gov. Scott Walker to put some of the money toward public schools two…
Getting kids to learn is about relationships
“Kids don’t learn from people they don’t like,” says Rita Pierson, a veteran educator and recent TED Talks Education speaker. According to Pierson, connecting with students on a real, human…
Stories of struggle and creativity as sequestration cuts hit home
The New York Times reports that facing the task of cutting 142 children from the Head Start program in Colorado Springs this fall, the teachers and administrators came up with…