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EdTech

iNACOL Encourages Focus on High Quality in RttT

The International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) released a statement congratulating the ten winners in Phase 2 of Race to the Top and its President Susan Patrick encouraged the states to focus on offering access to high standards of education for all students.

2 years ago by Getting Smart Staff

EdTech

Intel CEO: 'Next Big Thing' Won't Come from US

If we know America faces a shortfall in its ability to research, develop and bring to market tech solutions, why aren't we teaching our kids new tech skills with the very best teachers and with the newest innovations?

2 years ago by Getting Smart Staff

Learning

CO & LA Surprise Losers

CO & LA surprise losers; OH & NY surprise winners in RttT.

2 years ago by Tom Vander Ark

EdTech

New York Wins Race to the Top Funds

New York comes in with a win in Race to the Top.

2 years ago by Getting Smart Staff

Learning

The Black Boy Crisis

Where's the outrage? Bob Herbert rings the bell on the black boy crisis in America. Good new schools are best antidote we've found.

2 years ago by Tom Vander Ark

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Compass Learning

Compass Learning provides educational software that empowers educators to unlock the potential of every student by making learning personal. We serve nearly 8,000 schools and millions of students across the United States.

Learning

WKSKABATD

CommonCore.org released a sample curriculum. It was classic prep school, but not reflective of the 'fewer, clearer, higher' expectations we should have for all students. Their 'all kids should know all things' attack on P21 postpones the choices we should be forcing as we prepare to develop next gen assessments.

2 years ago by Tom Vander Ark

Learning

Our Kids Are in the Future–Don't be Late

The KnowledgeWorks Foundation is leading the shift from schooling to learning. Our kids get it, why don't we?

2 years ago by Tom Vander Ark