John King: ESSA Has Risks, Opportunities for Poor and Minority Students - Politics K-12 - Education Week

The acting U.S. education secretary says the Every Student Succeeds Act gives states and districts more flexibility to push toward equity, though there are potential soft spots.

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Science Teachers Need More Training to Get Ready for Next Generation Standards - Curriculum Matters - Education Week

Very few K-12 science teachers have the experience needed to teach the science and engineering practices described in the Next Generation Science Standards, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

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In Home Stretch, Obama Vows to Push On Education Priorities - Education Week

The president uses his final State of the Union address to make clear he will press Congress and his successor to continue unfinished pieces of his education agenda.

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State of the States: Ariz., Fla., Ga., Idaho, Iowa, Ind., Kan., N.J., N.Y., S.D., Vt., Va., Wash., W.Va. - Education Week

Here are summaries of recent annual addresses by governors around the country.

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Berklee, Boston Conservatory agree to unite as single school - Education Week

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Open Education Resources Get Major Boost From ESSA - Education Week

The sweeping federal law contains specific language that allows states and local education agencies to channel block grant money focused on technology toward open materials.

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Calif. Teacher Under Fire for Donating Laptops - Education Week

A California high school teacher is under fire for donating laptops to her students.

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