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The school that Khan built
In what could be the ultimate example of flipped learning, Khan Lab School students and teachers learn and work downstairs from Khan Academy, the repository of online educational videos founded by educator Salman Khan.
Linda Jacobson • Nov. 21, 2017 -
Paul Robeson HS principal says relationships key to impressive turnaround
An initial sense of disconnectedness was coupled with a sense of purpose and urgency, according to Principal Richard Gordon IV.
Roger Riddell • Nov. 21, 2017 -
Tech and early childhood: Speakers say digital tools should be 'interactive with interaction'
A session at the National Association for the Education of Young Children's annual conference highlighted Fred Rogers' influence on the use of media with the youngest students.
Linda Jacobson • Nov. 20, 2017 -
How can educators blend rigor with early-childhood education practices?
As part of a partnership in New Jersey, researchers examined how children in K-3 are currently spending their day.
Linda Jacobson • Nov. 17, 2017 -
Recess: An ode to the hand turkey
Can this simple assignment be for more than just the birds?
Roger Riddell • Nov. 17, 2017 -
What K12 administrators need to know about student engagement
Check out our 5 must-read stories on getting students' attention and fostering a passion for learning.
Roger Riddell • Nov. 10, 2017 -
All hands on deck: In Dallas, full community approach enacted to boost student outcomes
From the local K-12 administrators to the community college district, a local four-year institution and local corporations, the whole region is investing in student success.
Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 7, 2017 -
6 administrators share strategies to gain — and maintain — student engagement
From design thinking to relevant lesson planning, these tactics have shown results in a variety of school environments.
Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2017 -
5 tech trends influencing student engagement
With distractions on the rise, what's proving most effective at gaining and maintaining students' attention in the classroom?
Jessica Leigh Brown • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Schools creating new structures to encourage student voice
One superintendent says the biggest hurdle is "letting go and allowing kids to lead."
Linda Jacobson • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Tech for ELL students can bridge content and digital learning gaps
English language learners are comprising a larger percentage of the country's student population, and a new white paper has ideas for how to help them succeed.
Pat Donachie • Nov. 6, 2017 -
It's time to address cybersecurity education, say policymakers
A leaky pipeline makes filling critical jobs difficult.
Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 2, 2017 -
School-university partnership helps Staten Island students develop 'college self-esteem'
The project expands into feeder middle and elementary schools.
Linda Jacobson • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Union-teacher coalition hopes to 'interrupt' dialogue about school improvement
The now-20-year-old Teacher Union Reform Network is issuing a document in advance of the Supreme Court's Janus decision.
Linda Jacobson • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Title IX is often framed as a student issue. But female administrators face discrimination, too.
Some women in leadership say they have been catcalled by men on campus, and others say harassment by male colleagues has stunted their desire to ascend to higher levels in their fields.
Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Texas presidents target K-12 pipeline
Realizing it's the only way to improve the regional economy — and national security — leaders of UT Tyler and UT Permian Basin tackle the preparedness gaps.
Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Experiential learning provides a chance to re-shape student and staff perspectives
Outward Bound celebrated its annual benefit dinner this week, with numerous alumni and educators espousing on the values and benefits of the organization.
Pat Donachie • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Rutgers launches new social justice prep program for future educators
Diversifying the teaching force isn't enough; educators from all backgrounds must know how to relate to an increasingly diverse student population.
Pat Donachie • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Schools fight spread of 'fake news' through news literacy lessons
Digital natives are astute when it comes to navigating social media, but researchers say "they are easily duped" by content.
Linda Jacobson • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Districts tap paraprofessionals to meet demand for special ed teachers
Familiarity with students can be a benefit, but the transition into new roles can also be a challenge.
Linda Jacobson • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Twitter chat recap: Experts offer advice to educators on engaging more of the underserved in STEM
In the second installment of our #DiveIntoSTEM Twitter chat, NASA scientists, mathematicians and AAAS experts offer advice to educators on making STEM more accessible.
Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Dive Into STEM: Engaging diverse students requires an inward look
Educators across the spectrum have the power to inch students forward and build confidence in their abilities, rather than blaming them.
Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Recess: How the heck do you approach Columbus Day?
In our first column taking a lighter look at educational issues, we consider the trouble in teaching who actually discovered America and the consequences of Columbus' exploration.
Roger Riddell • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Can VR be a tool for inspiring empathy in higher ed?
Increasingly, stakeholders across the education spectrum are investing in virtual reality to inspire empathy in students and make campus experiences more accessible.
Pat Donachie • Oct. 6, 2017 -
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New project hopes to learn which pre-K experiences lead to later school success
Harvard researchers hope other states will use the study’s design.
Linda Jacobson • Oct. 5, 2017
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