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In one California district, dual language immersion is 'a pathway to closing the achievement gap'
Students become "language models" for each other in two-way programs.
By Linda Jacobson • March 12, 2018 -
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Project LIT: How a Nashville educator turned a class project into a nationwide movement
Seeking to address book deserts, English teacher Jarred Amato and his students have inspired the launch of chapters nationwide.
By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2018 -
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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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Stephenville ISD digital learning director stresses importance of pedagogy in 1:1
Brianna Hodges also says community partnerships were key to expanding web access in the rural Texas community.
By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2018 -
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Assessments will be disrupted: Is a performance approach the future of testing?
Discussion at SXSWedu 2018 focuses on push for new testing practices that allow multiple ways for students to demonstrate what they know and can do
By Roger Riddell • March 8, 2018 -
Utah lawmakers consider bill that would revise sex education curriculum to include 'refusal skills'
In #MeToo movement, some states are leaving decisions about how to address sexual harassment in the curriculum up to local school boards.
By Amelia Harper • March 8, 2018 -
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Day 3 at SXSWedu 2018: Media literacy not enough, school-to-prison pipeline disruption
Educators discussed learning games and a student-centered approach in Texas on the third day of the conference.
By Roger Riddell • March 7, 2018 -
Real-world examples help students connect to learning
Students who can’t apply classroom lessons to their lives are in danger of tuning out their education.
By Lauren Barack • March 7, 2018 -
Structured Literacy can improve students' decoding skills
While designed for dyslexia, the strategy can applied to learners of all ages.
By Lauren Barack • March 7, 2018 -
How schools fail students around financial literacy
Learning fiscal health tips may be as important as physical health.
By Lauren Barack • March 7, 2018 -
Women's history missing from textbooks — and classrooms
Closing the gap in STEM fields is one reason to highlight women's contributions.
By Lauren Barack • March 7, 2018 -
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When teachers have a fear of math, their pupils can absorb the wrong lesson
Helping educators grow more comfortable with math supports students, too.
By Lauren Barack • March 7, 2018 -
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Dance, drama and mariachi — schools use the arts as a 'turnaround' strategy
Students from more than 40 schools will perform at the Kennedy Center.
By Linda Jacobson • March 7, 2018 -
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Day one at SXSWedu 2018: Educators share their stories, talk innovative school design
The first day of Austin's annual education innovation conference kicked off with conversations about equity and a new effort to help homeless students.
By Roger Riddell • March 5, 2018 -
Schools need industry input to help students connect learning to the real world
When industry experts connect with the classroom, students are more likely to discover their passion and a reason for learning.
By Amelia Harper • March 1, 2018 -
How feasible is 'computer science for all'?
Budgets fight against equity when it comes to a ‘for all’ curriculum.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Schools widen inclusion of LGBTQ topics
Giving voice to traditionally disenfranchised groups helps all students see themselves reflected in the world.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2018 -
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Virtual reality brings the world into the classroom
While VR is primarily in the hands of early adopters, educators are slowly opening content to students one headset at a time.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Study of rhetoric boosts media literacy, critical thinking
Students can decipher hidden meanings using rhetoric and then use these tools themselves.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Blended learning success necessitates awareness of pitfalls
Digital tools cannot substitute for good pedagogy.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Adobe report finds tech necessary to equip students with needed creative skills
Educators still face roadblocks in using tech to build creative problem-solving and critical-thinking skill sets, however.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Study: When students feel positive toward schoolwork, they learn more
The part of the brain associated with learning and memory was more active in students with positive attitudes toward math, researchers found.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Applying standards-based grading to project-based learning is challenging — but it can be done
Teachers need to look at fair ways to assess student performance and growth for project-based learning.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Homework's effectiveness varies by grade level
But across the board, quality matters more than the amount of time required to complete an assignment.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2018 -
Should the 4 Cs of 21st century skills make room for one more?
There's an argument to have computational thinking stand on its own as opposed to being a component of critical thinking.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2018 -
Survey: Teachers often unclear about practices tied to state reading standards
Researchers call for more guidance regarding the use of leveled texts.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 26, 2018
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