Parents Oppose Common Core Tests, Internet Driven Development in Cleveland, Top 10 Library Issues for 2015 and More

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015 - 2:15pm (updated Monday, May 9, 2016 - 12:55pm)

Growing Number of Parents "Opt Out" of New Common Core Tests That They Say Damage Their Kids

Cleveland, Feb. 17, 2015

This week Ohio schools are giving the new Common Core tests, but not all the students are taking them…

 

Cleveland Seen Pioneering a New Kind of Smart Growth, Internet Driven Development: The Mix

Cleveland, Feb. 18, 2015

Cleveland’s plan to offer the world’s fastest commercial Internet is giving the city hopes for an economic development…

 

We Don't Need More STEM Majors. We Need More STEM Majors with Liberal Arts Training

Washington Post, Feb. 18, 2015

One chemistry professor argues that STEM should not be completely separated from the liberal arts…

 

Top 10 Academic Library Issues for 2015 | From the Bell Tower

Library Journal, Feb. 18, 2015

Top concerns for libraries in 2015 include digital education, alternate higher education, and accessibility…

 

Coursera Partners with Instagram and Others to Offer Specialized Courses

Silicon Valley Business Journal, Feb. 18, 2015

Coursera recently announced a partnership with Instagram and others to create projects with real world applications for online learners…