In this week’s K12 News roundup with Christopher Dawson he comments on: Dreambox Learning, the state of education in the US, talking pineapples, wrecking balls, accountability for teachers, DIY interactive whiteboards and more.
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This Interview is sponsored by imagine K12
imagine K12, the silicon valley incubator for ed tech companies, will start its summer 2012 program in July. The online application is currently open and is due on May 4. Visit imaginek12.com/apply for more information. |
Links
- DreamBox re-positions itself for focus on K-12 market
Source: GeekWire - What’s Wrong With Education in the U.S.?
Source: Wall Street Journal - Accountability Moving Beyond Math, Reading Tests
Source: Education Week - NY principals: A ‘wrecking ball’ of reform aimed at schools
Source: Washington Post - ‘Talking pineapple’ question on standardized test baffles students
Source: Washington Post - Philadelphia Public Schools Reorganizing, Closing 64 Schools As District Braces For Dissolution
Source: Huffington Post - Pretty smart: Class builds low-cost technology
Source: Charlotte Observer
Picture: By Paul Goyette (flickr ID: pgoyette) via Wikimedia Commons
