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Public-private partnership to result in accelerated building of six new schools

Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland has closed on the first ever K-12 schools Public-Private Partnership (P3) Concession Agreement in the United States. Other districts are watching.

Apple Education shows off powerful new products, updates

From enhancements to its iPads to changes it made in upgrading its operating systems for MACs, the company continues to set the bar high for educators and students.

Colorado doctor says to reopen schools ‘without exception’

He and others point to research studies abroad and in the United States that show a pressing need for students to be back in the classroom.

10 items public charters are hoping for from Biden administration

From funding to increasing diversity among teachers, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools says it is important that they aren’t forgotten in the next four years.

This district has a vaccine plan for employees but not the doses

Clarksville Montgomery Schools in Tennessee want to get all grades back in person and provide a layer of security for teachers and staff. but a slow rollout from the state is hampering those efforts.

Department of Education announces key staff appointments

Biden administration positions continue to take shape as Sheila Nix named agency's Chief of Staff.
Fri Jan 22nd, 2021

Virtual FETC kicks off today. Get all the details

Thousands of education and technology professionals will gather online for the first-ever virtual Future of Education Technology Conference. You can still register.
Thu Jan 21st, 2021

Biden repeals Trump executive orders covering schools

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Jan. 20 rescinding a number of Trump administration executive orders on regulations and guidance.

Thu Jan 21st, 2021

S.C. school district shows 1% positivity with in-person learning

Charleston's numbers have stayed low throughout the academic year, prompting one pediatrician to say 'kids need to be in school'.
Thu Jan 21st, 2021

3 big changes should simplify SATs for students

The disruptions of COVID have accelerated a slate of changes designed to simplify the SATs for students and colleges, the College Board announced Tuesday.
Wed Jan 20th, 2021

Biden nominates Marten to be deputy secretary of U.S. Education Department

San Diego Unified School District Superintendent Cindy Marten has been announced as Biden's nominee deputy secretary of the U.S. Education Department.

Wed Jan 20th, 2021