Some student loan refunds could soon come via plastic The U.S. Department of Education is about to release its Request for Proposal for a pilot involving four colleges with up to 25,000 students each. Jan 30, 2018 By Patience Wait
Education Department launches interactive site dedicated to English learners Using education data, maps and charts, the U.S. Department of Education created a "data story" about English-language leaners. Jan 29, 2018
EdScoop DeVos tells U.S. mayors that solutions won’t come from Washington The Education secretary asked local leaders to rethink their local classrooms to prepare students for a changing national economy. Jan 26, 2018 By Ryan Johnston
OER math curriculum from Open Up Resources aces a big test The Illustrative Mathematics curriculum for grades 6-8 has been so well-received that one district switched to it midyear. Jan 25, 2018 By Patience Wait
EdScoop States are making computer science a curriculum staple in 2018 New York, Indiana and North Dakota have made announcements around computer science education in just the last few days. Jan 25, 2018
EdScoop Innovation, data privacy find spots among AASCU’s top policy issues in 2018 The American Association of State Colleges and Universities also identified a handful of states on the leading edge of innovation and data privacy. Jan 23, 2018 By Chloe Kim
Textbook savings add momentum to Oregon higher ed OER program An initiative worked so well in the state's community colleges that Oregon plans to expand it to public universities. Jan 22, 2018 By Patience Wait
Michigan unveils new data-driven parent dashboard As states look for way to increase transparency, Michigan rolls out the first phase of a custom-developed Parent Dashboard. Jan 18, 2018
Google and Coursera team up to train IT professionals After taking the Google-developed crash course, students will be prepared for entry-level IT jobs, the company said. Jan 16, 2018 By Emily Tate
Texas promotes coding for girls through a new cybersecurity program Gov. Greg Abbott partners with SANS Institute on a program that encourages young women to become cybersecurity professionals. Jan 16, 2018 By Jason Shueh