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Data platform connecting schools with art organizations expanding to six cities
Created by a Chicago nonprofit, Artlook ​combines administrative and school-level data with information on arts organizations looking to partner with schools.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 13, 2019 -
Arts educators cite needs for more research on academic benefits
The role of the arts in STEM and examining data from "arts-rich" schools were among highlights during day one of the Arts Education Partnership conference.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Trendline
Learning Loss
Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments.
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Q&A
Curricular Counsel: How a rural, low-income district uses partnerships to 'find a way'
Greene County Schools CAO Frank Creech says a mindset of 'I don't know how to do this, but I'll find a way' is key to expanding learning opportunities with limited resources in the North Carolina district.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2019 -
Projects provide broader view of students' SEL progress
Finding ways to assess social-emotional learning skills can give educators a more holistic view of a student and more well-rounded teaching strategies.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 11, 2019 -
Arts infusion across curriculum fosters creativity, problem solving
Often overlooked in favor of subjects measured by standardized tests, the arts are gaining ground again as a pathway to soft-skills employers seek.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 11, 2019 -
33 states adopted 57 computer science ed policies since 2018
An annual study from Code.org and the Computer Science Teachers Association shows states allocated more than $123 million for computer science professional development from 2016 through 2021.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 11, 2019 -
Designing effective classrooms for multilingual students requires intent, flexibility
U.S. Department of Education data shows the number of EL students growing across all regions, necessitating strategic planning in all districts.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 4, 2019 -
VR tours introduce special needs students to new schools in stress-free environment
Along with the virtual tours, Massachusetts' Danvers Public Schools is also using assistive technology to help students on the autism spectrum practice social interactions.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 4, 2019 -
Report: Students ready for complex civic conversations, nuanced instruction
An analysis of 11,000 letters to the president from 2016 suggests students are more prepared to be civically engaged than previously thought.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 4, 2019 -
Courtesy of Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for American Education: Images of Teachers and Students in Action
DC school weaves focus on character-building into academics to measure SEL
Capital City Public Charter School's approach stems from research linking soft skills to cognitive development.
By Natalie Gross • Sept. 4, 2019 -
Growing number of states passing LGBT-inclusive history curricula
But experts say these lessons should be woven into history curricula rather than standing out as separate.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 28, 2019 -
New grant program will focus on executive function, math
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.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 22, 2019 -
First-day relationship-building key to setting student expectations, boosting success
One English teacher based in Brazil says she doesn't even bring out the syllabus until students know they are the biggest priority.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 21, 2019 -
Report: More states setting higher 'proficiency' standards on assessments
But some education leaders argue the term continues to create confusion.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 21, 2019 -
Courtesy of Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for American Education: Images of Teachers and Students in Action.
Small steps can build a megaphone for student voice
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.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Column
What have districts learned when embracing culturally responsive curricula?
New York City is the latest to seek the benefits of inclusive teaching material that reflects the diverse experiences of students from different backgrounds.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Schools, college and businesses team up on cybersecurity training
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.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Self-regulation lessons can be embedded with academic skills
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.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 7, 2019 -
With break almost over, teachers can still stem summer learning loss
Not all students experience the same educational slide, but experts say all likely benefit from educators reaching out with check-ins and suggestions.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 7, 2019 -
Amid desegregation and sensitivity push, NYC schools adopt culturally responsive curriculum plan
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.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 7, 2019 -
Taking the arts digital to support a well-rounded education
Experts say incorporating technology into art curriculum teaches students soft skills while providing additional avenues for perception and expression.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 7, 2019 -
Math PD effort will target teachers and leaders
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.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 7, 2019 -
Q&A
Common Cents: Networking with the Gates Foundation on school 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.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2019 -
'Roadmap' offers student debt prevention lessons beginning in early childhood
A parent-focused college savings guide released by a coalition of state 529 plans can also be useful to schools for teaching students about finances.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 7, 2019 -
Hamilton Education Program goes online to reach more schools
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.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 5, 2019
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