Targeted to Title I schools serving grades 3-8, the NewSchools Venture Fund initiative will pair teachers with researchers and developers to design instructional tools.
A veteran educator and researcher says laying the foundation for voice and self-reliance in 2nd-graders was as simple as allowing them to identify and take on responsibility for important classroom tasks.
New York City is the latest to seek the benefits of inclusive teaching material that reflects the diverse experiences of students from different backgrounds.
A CTE partnership will allow South Texas high school students to earn certifications and college credit in a region facing a severe shortage of cybersecurity professionals.
Teaching students to set goals and view growth as something that happens over time is valuable for life beyond school, according to Rutgers Social-Emotional and Character Development Lab Director Maurice J. Elias.
The move is in line with Chancellor Richard Carranza's priorities to promote inclusivity and remove ingrained patterns of bias, but critics say the efforts come at the cost of improving test scores.
Experts say incorporating technology into art curriculum teaches students soft skills while providing additional avenues for perception and expression.
With a five-year, $4.7 million grant from the National Science Foundation, the University of Illinois at Chicago is designing and implementing an initiative to overcome barriers that limit instructional improvement.
Allan Golston, president of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's United States Program, tells Education Dive that its K-12 efforts remain rooted in boosting equity nationally, applying lessons learned in light of local contexts.
This fall, 76 schools will have access to materials that link American history with the Broadway musical, and a national expansion is expected in 2020.
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Linda Jacobson
•Aug. 5, 2019
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Iowa English and journalism teacher Allison Berryhill says giving students a chance to repeat their work instead of taking a punitive course of action can teach resilience.
For Robert Dillon, director of innovative learning for School District of University City in Missouri, success is rooted in gaining students' opinions with limited tests of new furniture and layouts before big decisions are made.
A pair of Vermont educators suggest students' self-selected paths of study provide opportunities for collaboration and the development of other social-emotional skills.
While Michigan is among 16 states to pass legislation allowing schools to retain students over reading proficiency, it is reportedly the first to launch a comprehensive review of the effects.
Coding educator Christina Lewis writes that the skills required to master coding programs, like problem-solving and creativity, will always be in high demand.
Adding financial literacy coursework and computer science training are among the top initiatives for state lawmakers nationwide. Education Dive has updates on key proposals.
Courtesy of Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for American Education: Images of Teachers and Students in Action
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