Deep Dive: Page 8
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Service learning strengthens SEL curriculum
When students give their time, they can gain valuable soft skills in return.
Lauren Barack • May 16, 2018 -
Should states use different methods to hold alternative schools accountable?
Some educators say one-year graduation rates are a better way to measure the progress of students in alternative education settings.
Linda Jacobson • May 16, 2018 -
School gardens grow plants, food and stronger students
Gardening curriculum can spread across all core subjects, taking learning outside of the classroom walls.
Lauren Barack • May 9, 2018 -
It's time to break silos, look at education as a continuum, leaders say
Recognizing a failure of education systems at all levels, pre-K, higher education and business experts say the only way to boost student success and fulfill workforce needs is through better collaboration.
Autumn A. Arnett • May 7, 2018 -
Former Education Secretary Duncan: Parkland teens are 'moving this country'
School leaders also discussed innovative professional learning on the ASU+GSV Summit's final day.
Linda Jacobson • April 19, 2018 -
Cursive swoops back into curriculum
Teaching to write with a curl and flourish still holds benefits.
Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018 -
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Report: State preschool enrollment continues to grow, but quality varies
The annual "yearbook" also shows that states with large numbers of dual language learners don't require teachers to be trained to work with those students.
Linda Jacobson • April 18, 2018
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