Deep Dive: Page 5
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PreparED: PG County's David Brown balances customer service approach as first-year principal
Ready to roll out new initiatives at Hillcrest Heights Elementary School, Brown knows teachers are receptive to some of his ideas, but other approaches fall under the "not yet" category.
Linda Jacobson • Oct. 1, 2019 -
Ed Dept plans to ax some teacher workforce, preschool questions from Civil Rights Data Collection
Though department officials propose districts collect more information on sexual violence and bullying related to religion, experts question how it will be collected.
Linda Jacobson • Sept. 23, 2019 -
As threat of ICE raids increases, schools can take steps to put students at ease
Sanctuary districts, "zen" zones, SEL and communication with families are among initiatives providing students from immigrant families with safety and resources amid an anti-immigrant political climate.
Naaz Modan • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Survey: Teachers want multiple options for responding to student misbehavior
The Thomas B. Fordham Institute's research shows while teachers are supportive of approaches such as restorative practices, both black and white teachers still think suspension is appropriate in some cases.
Linda Jacobson • July 30, 2019 -
Bonds built via tech-supported mentoring help carry at-risk students to graduation, college
Experts say it’s important for potential mentors to understand program expectations and have access to training.
Linda Jacobson • July 25, 2019 -
Bring physical computing to students with these 3 Raspberry Pi ideas
The simple, low-cost computers lower the barrier to entry for hands-on activities teaching students how computers operate, ed tech experts say.
Lauren Barack • July 24, 2019 -
Courtesy of Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for American Education: Images of Teachers and Students in Action
Bringing back retired teachers offers benefits, challenges
In recent years, leaders in several states have removed barriers to rehiring veteran educators to address teacher shortages.
Christina Vercelletto • July 16, 2019 -
Open house: District leaders invite realtors for inside view on what schools offer
As schools face growing competition, administrators and community leaders reach out to those guiding families in their housing search.
Lucy Hood • June 27, 2019 -
Teacher attrition demands new approaches to leadership, preparation
Experts say demanding rigorous preparation, building a career ladder, and facilitating teacher collaboration are some ways to address ongoing shortages and high turnover rates.
Naaz Modan • June 12, 2019 -
3 ways educators can dig deeper in lessons on historical conflicts
With milestone anniversaries for D-Day and the Treaty of Versailles this month, history educators can dig deeper to re-engage students rather than rehashing the same primary details.
Lauren Barack • June 5, 2019 -
PreparED: Prospective principals embrace thrill of leadership in revamped pipeline program
The culmination of a professional development program for school principals highlights potential roadblocks in partnerships between K-12 and higher ed.
Linda Jacobson • June 5, 2019 -
Too sick for school? Telehealth programs take 'guesswork' out of whether a student should go home
While these services can help meet needs in communities with limited healthcare and schools that have had to cut nurses, experts say they are no replacement for on-site professionals.
Linda Jacobson • May 28, 2019 -
Take STEM lessons outside of the box with these 3 approaches
Meeting student demand for "participation in fun, science-related projects and competitions" may not be as difficult as it sounds.
Lauren Barack • May 22, 2019 -
US 8th-graders show growth in tech, engineering skills
NAEP results show girls outscoring boys in almost every area but not taking as many STEM classes, while performance gaps persist between students of color and their white peers.
Linda Jacobson • April 30, 2019 -
3 steps for improving lessons on the Holocaust
Just 10 states mandate Holocaust education in public schools, and as more look to follow suit, experts say it's crucial to ensure this and other genocides are accurately portrayed and not trivialized.
Lauren Barack • April 24, 2019 -
Family-school ties at center of Tacoma homelessness prevention program
As Congress reconsiders what it means to be homeless, a program that began in one Washington school demonstrates the challenges of creating stability for families amid a dwindling supply of affordable housing.
Linda Jacobson • April 2, 2019 -
School resource officers need SEL training, experts say — but their preparation 'lacks consistency'
SROs versed in social-emotional capacities are found to have a positive effect on schools. Now, more states want to require training.
Jessica Campisi • March 28, 2019 -
Principals who lost schools in Hurricane Michael assume new roles in devastated district
Five months after the storm, administrators work to bring stability to families in Bay County, Florida, but with spring break here, disruption is likely to continue.
Linda Jacobson • March 14, 2019 -
Urban planning projects can foster team building, new worldviews
Teaching this subject has moved from reading textbooks to students designing their own potential spaces — which experts say promotes key life skills.
Lauren Barack • March 6, 2019 -
Few states recognize the arts as part of their ESSA accountability plans
Illinois, Connecticut and Kentucky, however, are examples of how states are using the law's broader definition of student success to emphasize the arts.
Linda Jacobson • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Spoken word poetry raises student voice, literacy and confidence
From poetry slam competitions to in-class recitations, educators are using the medium to engage students in learning with topics they're passionate about.
Lauren Barack • Feb. 20, 2019 -
To what extent are districts, schools liable for students' safety?
Along with providing an education, schools are tasked with keeping students safe — but to what extent? Here's how the courts have weighed in and what their decisions mean for school accountability.
Jessica Campisi • Feb. 20, 2019 -
Games help educators, communities tackle difficult budget, policy decisions
While game-based learning is used in classrooms, district leaders say such simulations can also garner multiple perspectives on district-level decisions when the pressure’s really on.
Linda Jacobson • Feb. 12, 2019 -
Georgia moves game-based assessment beyond pilot phase
While the use of games for formative assessment is likely to grow, the field still faces a number of challenges, including cost and data reliability.
Linda Jacobson • Feb. 11, 2019 -
Amid push for STEM education, arts instructors stress value of theater
As schools continue to expand science, technology, engineering and math opportunities, theater programs are proving beneficial in fostering soft skills and enhancing academics.
Lauren Barack • Feb. 6, 2019
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