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Schools
If you give a kid an iPad...
by
Annie Baxter
Aug 21, 2014
The ACLU sues a school district in Massachusetts over its tablet policies.
School staffing up nearly 400%, but not with teachers
by
Gigi Douban
Aug 13, 2014
Hiring teacher's aides played a big part in this increase. We look at the 'why'.
Keeping teachers in the classroom
by
Noel King
Jul 18, 2014
Public schools are struggling with teacher retention.
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Can your school get decent wi-fi speed?
by
Dan Abendschein
and Adriene Hill
Jun 23, 2014
Tech in the classroom is exploding, but it only works if you have the bandwidth
Will Coloradans back higher taxes for schools?
Nov 4, 2013
Colorado voters are considering a state measure that would increase state income taxes to fund a significant overhaul of public school financing system.
Tech-savvy teachers push schools to new teaching apps
by
Nishat Kurwa
Sep 6, 2013
A handful of big publishers win school district contracts again and again. But the latest generation of teachers is forcing districts to rethink business as usual.
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Who's watching the students? The watchers
Aug 28, 2013
A school district in Southern California has revealed that it is paying a company to track its students online.
For public good, not for profit.
Earlier start dates pit state fairs vs. schools
Aug 13, 2013
Tourism industry leaders say early school start dates cut into attendance and revenues at state fairs and other summer events.
How the sequester will impact schools this year
Aug 9, 2013
The sequester will cut K-12 school programs like special education and English-as-a-second-language.
Schools get into the start-up game
Jun 25, 2013
It may sound tempting to drop out of school to start your start-up. But it may be even more tempting to stay in.