Richards HS marching flutist is jazz pianist extraordinaire
A pianist and self-described workaholic was profiled in the Southtown Star newspaper, and we can just hear the hard work student-performers put in.
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Bullies can remain anonymous on Ask.fm
A social website, Ask.fm. has sprung up in usage over the past few months among American teenagers, and it has some not-so-hidden dangers.
Pearson misreports scorecards on Va. alternate test
A score lookup function failed at Pearson on alternate, portfolio-based assessments given by Virginia, and there has been some fallout from that fiasco.
The dilemma of ranking institutions by research quality
Want to know which research institutions are the most active or which ones get their work cited the most? Now there's a web tool that will allow just that.
Part of CCSS-math 3.OA.5 may be 'untestable'
We need to take a closer look at testing the Common Core standards and perhaps admit that certain parts of them cannot be tested at the grade levels used.
Md. casinos, incl. table games, net $284 mil for schools
The state's casinos generated more than $608.3 million, including $284.3 million paid by law to the education trust fund meant to support PreK-12 education and fund school construction.
Sitting en banc, 3d Circuit allows ‘i ♥ boobies’ bracelets
Two middle school students who were suspended for wearing "i ♥ boobies" bracelets won their appeal to the Third Circuit on free speech grounds.
Ark. AG says schools can't arm staff with guns
Current Arkansas law may not allow schools to train teachers and arm them as security guards, according to the state's attorney general. But that could change.
Ky. AG asks Supreme Court to review Miranda in schools
Upon questioning in front of an SRO, also a sworn police officer, should a student be informed of his right to remain silent and have an attorney prior to giving any answers? It depends on the state.
Math classes gain relevance with a San Fran program
Making math relevant for middle school students is a tall order, but with the help of engineers from leading companies, some teachers in San Francisco are finding a way.