Cutting the nation’s suspension rate by even a small amount could yield a multi-billion-dollar economic impact by producing savings in public programs and higher wages for affected students, a new analysis finds.
The major philanthropy misread “the level of resources and support required for our public education systems to be well-equipped to implement the standards,” wrote Sue Desmond-Hellman, CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The state recently terminated a five-year assessment contract with Measurement Inc. that could have been worth $108 million.
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How I Survived the Shark Tank: An Ed-Tech Entrepreneur Speaks
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Dave Vasen explains what it was like to be an ed-tech startup on “Shark Tank,” and gives advice for anyone interested in trying to be featured on the show.
A review board met for the first time to approve funds under the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act, and 52 districts will receive funds.
Statewide testing in Georgia has been riddled with problems, including lack of Web connectivity and a temporary inability to save students’ answers.
The global education company reported revenues that were down for the first quarter, but shareholders rejected a challenge to the company’s business strategy brought by a union affiliate.
Why K-12 Attorneys Proceed With Caution in Cloud-Computing Contracts
How Districts Assess the Legal Risks of Working With Companies That Offer Their Services in the Cloud
School district attorneys are taking a closer look at companies’ refund policies, privacy safeguards, and the issue of out-of-state providers as they review cloud-computing contracts.
This was Measurement Inc.’s first year administering the state’s new TNReady exam, and after glitches, the state education department ended the 5-year contract.