For Public Schools, the Long and Bumpy Road to Going Digital

Funding – or lack of it – is the number one issue facing school districts as they convert to the digital learning world, said John Halpin, vice president of the Center for Digital Education, a national research institute that focuses on in K-12 and higher education technology trends.

Infographic: The Life of a Student Receiving Special Education Services – and How Accelify Helps Along the Way

The life of a student receiving special education as seen through Accelify.

NCLB Waivers: The Twists, Turns, and Terms to Know

The Obama administration first offered No Child Left Behind Act waivers to states back in 2011. Since then, there have been numerous changes and variations to the coveted flexibility when it comes to federal accountability.

At Last, Accountability for Textbook Publishers?

A little-noticed report last week in Education Week described a new initiative to be the Consumer Reports of textbooks. A new nonprofit called EdReports plans to post “free online reviews of major textbooks and curricula that purport to be aligned to the Common Core State Standards.” If they’re careful, credible, and diligent, this initiative could turn the lights up on a largely ignored factor in student outcomes that is ripe for analysis and improvement.

No Common Opinion on the Common Core

Wondering what the public thinks about Common Core, teacher tenure, and school choice? Check out these findings from Education Next’s 2014 EdNext poll on education policy topics.

A Back-to-School Conversation with Teachers and School Leaders

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan shares a back to school message with teachers and school leaders.
AcceliTIP: Top 10 Ways to Maximize Your School-Based Medicaid Reimbursements

Are you looking for ways to maximize your school-based Medicaid reimbursements? Accelify takes these steps to ensure our clients make the most of the Fee-for Service program.

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