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L.A. school board approves $113M budget for training in new Common Core curriculum

The Los Angeles Board of Education on Tuesday approved a proposal to spend $113 million to implement new learning standards, an issue that became surprisingly controversial and contributed to the resignation of the district’s No. 2 administrator. The plan for the money launched a protracted discussion that spanned three meetings and three weeks. The purpose …

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Samsung and Khan Academy Launch Pilot Tablet Program

via Education Week By Nikhita Venugopal on October 30, 2012 12:25 PM   Tablet computers have been expanding their presence K-12 classrooms over the past few years and the pace of the expansion appears to be quickening. The latest chapter in the rise of tablet computing in schools involves technology company Samsung, which announced a …

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Compass Learning – ASCD Education Industry Insight Presentation

Gilfus Education Television Network. An Education Industry Insight presentation at the Gilfus Education Group’s Innovation Showcase Theater: “Facets of Differentiation” presented by Andres Gorbea of Compass Learning. Recorded at the annual ASCD Conference, Philadelphia. March 2012. Empower Teachers, Engage Students, Ensure Success CompassLearning, the leading provider of personalized education technology solutions, helps students achieve success …

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RttT District: Awarding Personalization & Track Record

August 13, 2012 – by Tom Vander Ark The Department of Education recently released final guidelines for the Race to the Top district program. Unlike the open-ended i3 program, RttT Districts is focused on personalized learning—an appropriate topic given the introduction of the Common Core, preparation for online assessment, and the shift to digital learning. …

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