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    Igniting students' STEM interest begins with educating their teachers

    A program in the Arizona Science Center trains teachers how to bring more engaging STEM lessons to their classrooms.

    Lauren Barack • Sept. 19, 2018
  • Stony Brook U aims to equip students with news literacy skills

    Because students often can't detect the difference between ads, sponsored content and genuine news, schools need to start early to "empower citizens to make good decisions for themselves," a university dean says. 

    Linda Jacobson • Sept. 18, 2018
  • States must find innovative solutions for stretching recession-level K-12 budgets

    In 2015, 29 states were still providing less total school funding per student than they were in 2008, finds a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities report.

    Jessica Leigh Brown • Sept. 17, 2018
  • Appropriations bill sets aside over $71B for ed, but is it enough?

    Administrators are mixed on how much impact the $581 million in additional funding to the U.S. Department of Education will have.

    Jessica Campisi • Sept. 17, 2018
  • Report: California schools have improved, but major funding challenges remain

    More than a decade ago, the state's education system was described as "broken." What has happened since?

    Linda Jacobson • Sept. 17, 2018
  • STEAM spreads to subjects from Spanish to business

    Forgetting the notion that STEAM projects need pricey tools or tech know-how helps incorporate those skills across the curriculum.

    Lauren Barack • Aug. 29, 2018
  • Dual enrollment is increasing college-going behavior, but only for some students

    These programs offer a taste of the college experience, but certain limitations hinder access for students from underserved backgrounds.

    Shalina Chatlani • Aug. 27, 2018
  • Teaching The Great War with magazines, medals and a letter or two

    Primary sources can make history come alive, a world history teacher says.

    Lauren Barack • Aug. 22, 2018
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    Summer programs increase STEM learning opportunities for visually impaired students

    Advancements in assistive technology and interacting with industry professionals helps students with blindness pursue interests in STEM fields.

    Linda Jacobson • Aug. 21, 2018
  • From NCLB to ESSA: moving toward student-centered assessments

    ESSA has presented states with the opportunity to adapt how they evaluate student progress throughout the year and in traditional end-of-year assessments.

    Jessica Leigh Brown • Aug. 20, 2018
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    Some states measuring student engagement as school success indicator

    New research suggests No Child Left Behind ultimately had a negative impact on students' engagement in learning.

    Linda Jacobson • Aug. 20, 2018
  • It's never too early to start teaching digital citizenship skills

    Social media is a powerful medium, and students will be expected to understand how to use those services ethically.

    Lauren Barack • July 25, 2018
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    NPC 2018: Principals must avoid these 6 legal hazards

    Erring on the side of caution can save administrators headaches in these key scenarios.

    Roger Riddell • July 18, 2018
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    As principals become instructional leaders, states and districts create ways to support them

    Hiring a school administrator to oversee non-instructional operations is one approach.

    Linda Jacobson • July 12, 2018
  • PD organization, others push emphasis on curriculum materials

    Researchers are increasingly pointing to the potential that schools’ choices of curriculum materials have to improve student learning and success.

    Linda Jacobson • July 5, 2018
  • SCOTUS deems unions' 'agency' fees unconstitutional

    Unions call the decision "a rallying point," vow to remain a "vibrant force for working people."

    Linda Jacobson • June 28, 2018
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    School, district tech specialists talk challenges, strategies at ISTE 2018

    How can technology coaches get teachers on board with new initiatives or manage burnout in their roles?

    Roger Riddell • June 28, 2018
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    Tuesday at ISTE 2018: 'Tech Rabbi' inspires, ISTE U announced, educators 'Ditch the Textbook'

    The K-12 IT mega-gathering rolled into its second day with a GM partnership around artificial intelligence and more.

    Roger Riddell • June 26, 2018
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    CTOs go to 'boot camp' at ISTE 2018

    State and district technology leaders discuss best practices for those in their roles during a Monday afternoon panel.

    Roger Riddell • June 26, 2018
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    Monday at ISTE 2018: Neuroscience, ed leader standards and student data privacy

    Couldn't make it to Chicago? We've got you covered with a rundown of some of the most interesting events and announcements from this year's show.

    Roger Riddell • June 25, 2018
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    New LA district chief brings experience as a community partner

    A projected budget deficit and a looming teachers' strike are just two issues Austin Beutner is facing early in his administration.

    Linda Jacobson • June 19, 2018
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    Startup program connects dots between what students are learning in school, entrepreneurial verve

    Students are gaining business skills and even launching their own companies before they leave high school.

    Lauren Barack • June 13, 2018
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    Advocates, parents call for more mental health services, reject idea of arming teachers

    Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, who chairs the Federal Commission on School Safety, did not attend the listening session.

    Linda Jacobson • June 6, 2018
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    New Jersey school aims to improve literacy skills among current — and future — students

    The "babies club" is one way to "engage the whole family."

    Linda Jacobson • June 4, 2018
  • Turning sports data into a slam dunk for learning

    Tapping into athletic interest can spark math and science engagement for students.

    Lauren Barack • May 30, 2018