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Districts target opioid abuse with curriculum and community outreach
President Trump declared the opioid crisis a national emergency last week, but some school districts are already exploring ways to fight the problem.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 14, 2017 -
New CBE toolkit shares 10 districts' best practices
The new resource from Digital Promise and Education Elements breaks down scalable implementation strategies into six easy-to-digest categories.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 11, 2017 -
E-Rate Trends report highlights significant benefits for schools, libraries
The study shows 79% of beneficiaries under the FCC program reporting faster internet as a result.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Asbury Park district makes gains with administrative push
Superintendent Lamont Repollet is touting improvements over the previous few years in literacy rates and applying a greater focus to experiential learning.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 11, 2017 -
Minnesota issues best practice guide for serving transgender students in public schools
The toolkit highlights issues such as bathroom use, clothing and preferred names and pronouns.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Critics remain concerned about accountability under ESSA
With fewer top-down mandates, ed reform advocates are concerned states and districts simply "go through the motions" on accountability.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 9, 2017 -
California districts increasingly embracing free college entrance exams
The number of districts and charter organizations in the state offering the SAT and ACT to students free of charge has risen significantly in recent years.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Federal commission considers need to stress student privacy in data collection
The Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking is considering possible amendments to regulations around data collection.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Report suggests DC teacher evals boost performance
The district's public school teacher evaluation system is showing positive outcomes for teacher proficiency and student achievement.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 7, 2017 -
How far will testing leeway extend under ESSA?
While the new law offers some latitude in terms of the amount of testing, initial feedback has raised uncertainty as to how heavy the regulatory hand from the federal government will be.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 4, 2017 -
FTC clarifies school responsibilities under COPPA
The agency says that while schools are required to notify parents of students under 13 when commercial businesses or service providers access student information, schools can offer consent in lieu of parents.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Massachusetts tops in new ranking of state education systems
But the new report from WalletHub shows there isn't always a direct correlation between spending and school quality.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 3, 2017 -
New law lets Floridians challenge textbooks for 'objectionable material'
Any individual in the state, not just parents, can now challenge a school district about a textbook or other instructional material if they deem it "objectionable."
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 1, 2017 -
Opinion
Navigating state testing transitions — learning from Indiana's experience
Dr. Charity Flores of Indiana's Department of Education explains how the state has adapted its assessments framework.
By Dr. Charity Flores • July 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
These 4 assessment trends should remain top-of-mind
The implementation of the ESSA notwithstanding, educators must still contend with opt-out movements, digital issues, and the need for better models.
By Roger Riddell • July 31, 2017 -
Florida law promoting choice raises critics' ire amid DeVos praise
The education secretary has touted the state's choice-friendly education system, but critics are worried new legislation signed by Gov. Rick Scott could cause financial harm to district schools.
By Pat Donachie • July 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Balanced assessments critical under ESSA's testing flexibility
ESSA offers states more flexibility in their assessment options, but it's important for educators to remember that the right "balance" of testing is still key.
By Pat Donachie • July 31, 2017 -
17 ESSA plans ranked by fairness, transparency in new report
The Thomas B. Fordham Institute has looked at every ESSA plan turned in so far, and has determined whether they are actually serving all students.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 31, 2017 -
Culturally relevant pedagogy and the HBCU bubble: The week's most-read education news
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By Roger Riddell • July 28, 2017 -
Tax bill could be battleground for school choice efforts
Critics of tax credits promoting school choice are applauding an Alabama Congresswoman proposing legislation to allegedly stop individuals from making a profit on donations to organizations granting scholarships.
By Pat Donachie • July 28, 2017 -
NAACP doubles down on rejection of broad charter investment
As school choice movements gain in popularity, the nonprofit has renewed its call for a moratorium on for-profit charter schools.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Harlem school gets an early glimpse of life without 21st Century grants
New York's funding competition left the Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School without money for next year, and Congress could end the program for good.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 26, 2017 -
Youngstown schools CEO says teacher focus key to district transformation success
Youngstown City School District CEO Krish S. Mohip writes that response to his efforts has been impressive, with more than 150 teachers vying to be part of a district teacher fellow program
By Roger Riddell • July 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Using design to protect students from the unexpected
Keeping schools secure requires considering competing concerns: protecting students from violence and maintaining a productive learning environment.
By Kim Slowey • July 26, 2017 -
Community credited in North Carolina school's turnaround
Working with the community and promoting diversity, as opposed to focusing on high-level business strategies or reforms, helped a high-poverty school find success.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 26, 2017
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