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GOP's college disenchantment and new 'typical' student: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with our coverage from the National Principals Conference and more here!
By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2017 -
Atlanta districts boost new teacher hiring push
School districts in the Atlanta metropolitian area are looking to hire about 1,400 new teachers before the start of the new school year, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
By Pat Donachie • July 14, 2017 -
Education experts consider accountability under ESSA
As states submit their plans to the U.S. Department of Education, officials and advocates are expressing concern about their level of preparation.
By Pat Donachie • July 14, 2017 -
Proposed Medicaid cuts will hurt schools, district leaders say
As legislators continue to debate the future of the low-income medical assistance program, superintendents are uniting behind the necessity of continued federal support.
By Pat Donachie • July 14, 2017 -
House Appropriations Subcommittee to consider Ed Dept budget
Concerns persist regarding President Donald Trump's proposed funding cuts.
By Pat Donachie • July 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Effective principal training should consist of 70% on-the-job learning
Extensive time away from the school for training does not actually benefit anyone, experts say.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Teacher development model shows promising results as advocates fear funding cuts
The New Teacher Center is touting the results of an assessment on its teacher induction model instituted in several districts in the past few years.
By Pat Donachie • July 11, 2017 -
ISTE 2017: Our recap of the K-12 innovation mega-gathering
From sessions to announcements, here's a rundown of everything we saw at this year's conference in San Antonio.
By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2017 -
DC chancellor: SEL must be integrated into school community
Teachers must be supported and given the time to integrate social and emotional learning practices into a school's approach, says DCPS' Antwan Wilson.
By Pat Donachie • July 10, 2017 -
LAUSD approves settlement concerning targeted funds
The lawsuit filed by a non-profit asserted the Los Angeles Unified School District misused funds intended to assist high-needs students.
By Pat Donachie • July 10, 2017 -
Equity, CTE and ISTE: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on efforts to rethink classroom design and more here!
By Roger Riddell • July 7, 2017 -
Ohio online charter takes funding repayment case to state's Supreme Court
The state has mandated that the virtual charter school must repay $60 million in funding because of a disputed number of student log-ins.
By Pat Donachie • July 7, 2017 -
Few US students enrolled in gifted programs
Schools and states vary wildly on students in such programs, with only 7% nationwide in them, according to an Education Week analysis of federal data.
By Pat Donachie • July 7, 2017 -
California reconsiders whether intermediate algebra is needed
State college educators are considering whether it is essential for incoming undergraduate students to be proficient in intermediate algebra, as it is causing many students to require significant remedial instructions.
By Pat Donachie • July 5, 2017 -
Moves by DeVos, Florida legislature concern science educators
New Florida legislation would let any citizen raise protest against what is taught in the classroom, stoking concerns among educators as a possible move against teaching climate change and evolution.
By Pat Donachie • July 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
'I don't know how to lead for equity; that was not part of my program'
As the current workforce inches closer to retirement, the national economy is dependent upon better serving groups we’ve traditionally ignored — and it starts with professional development.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 30, 2017 -
Alliance crafts toolkit for educators helping undocumented students
The California Equity Leadership Alliance is aiming to further help educators and administrators assist undocumented students enrolled in their schools.
By Pat Donachie • June 30, 2017 -
As states prepare for ESSA, teachers wonder when they'll get a voice in policy discussions
If every administrative meeting is held at 10:30 a.m., teachers, who have the most insight into what's best for kids, will always be left out.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Governors tout funding support for computer science classes, PD
States nationwide are investing more resources to increase access to computer science and support professional learning around CS curricula.
By Pat Donachie • June 29, 2017 -
Studies show vouchers may not produce special ed gains
Research from Indiana and Louisiana shows some students with disabilities even regressed in voucher programs.
By Pat Donachie • June 29, 2017 -
Online schools still have a long way to go on outcomes
Though many still believe virtual education could be a "game-changer," reforms are needed to better serve students.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 28, 2017 -
The makings of a good school choice policy: What role do states have to play?
The work of charter schools can't be entirely left to the philanthropic sector, experts say.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Tuesday at ISTE 2017: Looking beyond 'single stories,' rethinking class design
While the announcements slowed, the day still saw new CTE offerings from zSpace, new charging and storage solutions from Belkin, and more.
By Roger Riddell • June 27, 2017 -
SCOTUS ruling gives a boost to religious schools
The U.S. Supreme Court Monday ruled it unconstitutional to deny a school state funding solely because it is a religious school.
By Pat Donachie • June 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Black and Latino parents cite funding disparities and racism as top contributors to educational inequity
The Leadership Conference Education Fund's second annual poll also finds widespread belief that biases keep their students from being properly challenged
By Tara García Mathewson • June 26, 2017
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