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Department of Energy
Engineering by Design program helps integrate STEM into curriculum
New York standards-based STEM curriculum helps learning come alive in project-based scenarios.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Coal-mined land may become Kentucky ed cooperative's drone lab
The now-unusable land could see second life as a location to expand STEM learning opportunities to a region in need of an economic turnaround.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Trendline
Social-Emotional Learning
Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing social-emotional learning amid pushback from policymakers and ongoing demand from employers.
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New SETDA resource shares digital material procurement best practices
While there's no one-size-fits-all solution for every state or district, bits and pieces of advice from each can assist in crafting the right approach.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Resources to teach financial literacy skills in K-12 are increasing
Basic money principles are among the most practical and valuable skills students can learn.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 2, 2017 -
IBM's Watson is helping educators choose relevant math lessons
The famous artificial intelligence can use its understanding of natural language to provide educators with a variety of curricular concepts to use in lesson planning.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Study finds connection between CTE courses, graduation
Taking career and technical courses in the 11th and 12th grades has more impact on whether students graduate on time or stay in school than taking them in earlier grades.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 31, 2017 -
More research needed on efforts to build SEL skills in older students
Researchers suggest that social-emotional learning programs for older students should consider the unique needs of adolescents.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Gates, credentials and partnerships: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on the benefits of university-industry partnerships and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 27, 2017 -
How can curriculum be adjusted to embrace competency-based learning?
The model has seen its star rise in K-12 as educators look to redefine learning metrics beyond things like traditional credit hours tied to seat time.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Solid curriculum is essential for tech, active learning success
Personalization or the interactive nature of digital media can enhance the overall experience, but does it ultimately matter if the material being presented doesn't build a well-rounded foundation of knowledge?
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Study: 'Word gap' research contributes to low expectations
New research suggests efforts to narrow the gap have created “deficit-based thinking” among educators toward low-income immigrant students from Latin America.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Educators recommend blended approach to writing instruction
Some researchers suggest that texting and social media have resulted in students writing shorter passages and not fully communicating ideas.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Philadelphia district plans to revamp, expand school arts programs
A new study shows that, in some cases, the only arts programming available is provided by a community-based organization during an after-school program.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Schools fight spread of 'fake news' through news literacy lessons
Digital natives are astute when it comes to navigating social media, but researchers say "they are easily duped" by content.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Department of Energy
Georgia school's biotech program sets standard for high-tech personalization
Former wildlife biologist and University of Wisconsin lecturer Marc Pedersen leads the award-winning, highly selective program at Paulding County High School in Dallas, GA.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Makerspaces expanding STEM opportunities in rural schools
In many cases, these efforts have also served to benefit the surrounding community, such as with Montana high school students creating air sensors.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Educators call on school leaders to unblock social media in the classroom
Teachers say they are missing out on digital citizenship learning opportunities around using social media responsibly.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Summer reading program boosts students' literacy skills
The program is part of a Tennessee initiative to improve reading among students.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Partnership will let Ohio students earn EMT certification in high school
Students will learn to save lives, transport patients and assess emergency situations.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Column
Pre-to-3: Global Read Aloud connects young readers around the world
This second installment of our Pre-to-3 column looks at how young children are connecting with peers across the globe by reading the same books.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 13, 2017 -
New book argues tech might not always be best for engaging students
The book’s authors are not opposed to technology in the classroom, but they stress that the devices sometimes get in the way of engaging students in learning.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Empathy instilled through fictional literature can curb bullying
Books allow students to understand someone else’s circumstances and empathize with those who might be different from them.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Social-emotional learning can begin on the bus ride
Bus drivers are often the first and last representation of school that students see each day, and the school bus environment often sets the tone for the school day and impacts perceptions of learning.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Measures of social-emotional learning not included in states' accountability plans
Even as states and districts expand efforts to weave SEL into curriculum, they are in no rush to hold schools accountable for teaching skills like self-regulation and empathy.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Recess: How the heck do you approach Columbus Day?
In our first column taking a lighter look at educational issues, we consider the trouble in teaching who actually discovered America and the consequences of Columbus' exploration.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 6, 2017
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