'Innovative' Principals Gather at U.S. Education Department
Eleven "highly innovative" principals told U.S. Education Department officials about leadership, dealing with state tests, and their efforts to go to scale.
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February 24, 2015
L.A. Schools Can't Afford Computers for All Students, Superintendent Says
The Los Angeles Unified district doesn't have the money to continue with plans to provide all students with a computer, superintendent Ramon Cortines said.
February 10, 2015
'Future Ready' Ed-Tech Summits for District Leaders Set to Begin
The U.S. Department of Education is kicking off a series of "Regional Future Ready Summits" to help school district leaders develop digital learning plans.
January 08, 2015
Doug Levin, Voice on Ed Tech, Leaving State Advocacy Organization
The executive director for the State Educational Technology Directors Association has announced his plans to leave that post next month.
December 16, 2014
Houston District Leaders' Interoperability Push Sparks Big Reaction
A recent Education Week story about the push for digital-content interoperability standards in K-12 prompted an outpouring of reaction from readers who believe it's an issue to watch in 2015.
December 03, 2014
PBS NewsHour Examines Innovation in Philly Schools
Philadelphia's expansion and creation of technology-rich, hands-on high schools were the focus of two segments this week on PBS NewsHour.
November 14, 2014
Obama to Host Ed-Tech Summit for Superintendents
The White House summit on Wednesday, Nov. 19 will highlight exemplary leadership in digital transformations and launch a "Future Ready District Pledge."
November 10, 2014
Blended Learning Requires New Human-Resources Strategies, Group Contends
New roles for teachers in blended classrooms should mean new recruitment, evaluation, and retention strategies by districts, says a new report from TNTP.
October 16, 2014
L.A. iPad Investigation Report to Remain Confidential; Superintendent Resigns
Los Angeles Unified's school board voted against releasing an inspector general's report on a controversial technology program days before the district's superintendent stepped down.
September 25, 2014
'Innovation' in Philly Schools Has Rocky History: #TBT
Philadelphia's recent history with "innovative" high schools has been mostly discouraging, but one educator featured in a 2009 Ed Week story is still fighting to reinvent schooling.
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