K-12: Page 101
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Requests on education crowdfunding site 'exceptionally high'
In Ohio, state officials are recommending policies for the use of online fundraising, while some districts nationwide still don't allow it.
By Linda Jacobson • July 26, 2018 -
Weaving the four Cs into after-school programs
A Pennsylvania librarian created a YouTube club in which students gain production as well as 21st century skills.
By Lauren Barack • July 25, 2018 -
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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Financial literacy is as necessary as reading, writing and arithmetic
Teach students to balance their checkbook, and they’ll hopefully be financially solvent forever.
By Lauren Barack • July 25, 2018 -
Using role-playing to uncover new skillsets
When students become the various characters involved in a mock trial, they develop abilities for future careers.
By Lauren Barack • July 25, 2018 -
Can single-sex classes bring parity to traditionally male subjects like shop?
While Title IX required equality for genders in school, it hasn’t immediately brought that equality into the workforce.
By Lauren Barack • July 25, 2018 -
Deep Dive
It's never too early to start teaching digital citizenship skills
Social media is a powerful medium, and students will be expected to understand how to use those services ethically.
By Lauren Barack • July 25, 2018 -
Opt-out movement losing momentum
But some still feel states didn't take enough advantage of the additional flexibility offered under the Every Student Succeeds Act.
By Amelia Harper • July 25, 2018 -
Externships give Oklahoma teachers new skills — and extra spending money
Participation in the summer program is four times that of last year.
By Linda Jacobson • July 25, 2018 -
Home internet access plays critical role in 1:1 device success
Though schools are becoming more connected than ever, the homework gap continues to be a persistent problem.
By Roger Riddell • July 25, 2018 -
Schools are expanding the application of design thinking
A Colorado district, for example, is opening an entire school based on the approach.
By Amelia Harper • July 25, 2018 -
Report: Most states fail to comply with federal special ed mandates
The most recent federal assessment of IDEA compliance indicates that the majority of states fall short.
By Amelia Harper • July 25, 2018 -
Indiana district sees benefits from making healthcare more convenient for employees
An onsite clinic in Seymour Community Schools saves the district money while giving teachers easier access to healthcare.
By Linda Jacobson • July 24, 2018 -
Study: Personalized learning requires proper funding, greater district guidance
More government agencies and private organizations are willing to help with personalized learning, but teachers need guidance to be successful.
By Amelia Harper • July 24, 2018 -
Are counselors stretched too thin to meet students' social-emotional needs?
Counselors in an Indiana school district found they spent less than half of their day actually counseling.
By Christina Vercelletto • July 24, 2018 -
Addressing reluctant adopters' concerns in tech plans yields long-term benefits
Some teachers have good reasons for being wary of new tech, but acknowledging and addressing their concerns can help bring them onboard.
By Amelia Harper • July 24, 2018 -
Researchers connect prolonged digital media use, ADHD symptoms
A two-year study in Los Angeles found that 10th-graders who initially showed no ADHD symptoms were more likely to exhibit those symptoms with higher digital media use.
By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2018 -
Are students' constitutional rights being violated when they can't read at grade level?
While literacy is clearly essential to a productive, successful life, courts have ruled it is not explicitly guaranteed.
By Christina Vercelletto • July 23, 2018 -
Study: Promoting growth mindset in teachers may pay dividends for students
Research shows that changing the way math teachers think about math and students can lead to academic gains.
By Amelia Harper • July 23, 2018 -
Chicago principal: Personalized learning is 'bottom up and teacher led'
As expected, a recent "landscape scan" of schools and districts using personalized learning shows significant growth over the past two years.
By Linda Jacobson • July 23, 2018 -
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More cities implement universal pre-K when state, national efforts fall short
Chicago is considering a move to universal pre-K, joining cities such as New York, Boston and Washington.
By Amelia Harper • July 23, 2018 -
Arts programs can prevent summer learning loss
An evaluation shows that students who participate in the Summer Arts and Learning Academy in Baltimore lose less academic ground during the summer.
By Amelia Harper • July 23, 2018 -
University building pathway to college for rural K-12 students
The University of Iowa is working with K-12 schools to provide extra support in STEM courses to improve children's pathways to college.
By James Paterson • July 23, 2018 -
Districts experiment with housing solutions to attract, retain teachers
Initiatives to provide housing are varied and creative, but critics fear these efforts are not the best solutions.
By Amelia Harper • July 20, 2018 -
Helping at-risk students address adverse experiences is critical
Butler University's Lori Desautels writes that trauma-informed approaches can lessen the impact on brain development, behavior and a variety of other educational and life outcomes.
By Roger Riddell • July 20, 2018 -
Gun rights advocates want instruction in schools, value of such programs unclear
A petition would create an Oregon ballot measure requiring safety instruction in 6th grade, but research suggests such programs won't likely improve safety.
By Christina Vercelletto • July 20, 2018
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