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Tennessee first to approve K-8 computer science standards
In an effort to attract more students to the field, the Tennessee Board of Education is incorporating computer science education in earlier grades.
By Amelia Harper • July 31, 2018 -
The newest member of your district's IT staff? AI
Artificial intelligence can help IT staff focus on the bigger picture by automating tasks like monitoring connectivity patterns and addressing network issues.
By Roger Riddell • July 30, 2018 -
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Curriculum
Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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Louisiana first to have innovative assessments approved
As states queue up to participate in the Every Student Succeeds Act's Innovative Assessment Pilot, new approaches to measuring student achievement are born.
By Christina Vercelletto • July 30, 2018 -
Florida database to combine social media, law enforcement, social services records
Concerns over such monitoring include who will have access to the data and that it might cast suspicion on students who don't pose a threat.
By Linda Jacobson • July 30, 2018 -
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Policy changes may limit help to students suing for equal ed access
The U.S. Department of Education is already facing legal challenges to a revised policy.
By Amelia Harper • July 30, 2018 -
Study: Volunteerism waning among high school students
Though the desire to help others has increased, fewer students are putting that desire into practice.
By Amelia Harper • July 30, 2018 -
Restorative practices can transform school culture
Restorative circles, instead of suspensions, are infusing respect and cooperation into school communities beset by discipline challenges.
By Christina Vercelletto • July 27, 2018 -
OpinionWell-being should be on all report cards
A teacher shares how she's seen positive education, which integrates academics with learning about character and well-being, transform learners.
By Angie King • July 27, 2018 -
Study: Principals, support programs key to retaining black teachers
Among reasons for the retention gap are the fact that black teachers tend to work in more challenging schools with less-effective principal leadership and lower-quality professional development support.
By Amelia Harper • July 27, 2018 -
Person-first language key to school inclusivity
Learning to address students as individuals rather than relying on descriptions of traits or learning differences can make students feel more welcome.
By Roger Riddell • July 27, 2018 -
California program seeks to address disparities in discipline and achievement
Two school districts are working with the Transformation of Schools at the University of California Los Angeles to develop a training program for other schools in the state.
By Amelia Harper • July 27, 2018 -
New executives, at cost of $2.5M, aim to streamline NYC schools
Critics, including the city's former deputy schools chancellor, say the new officials will only bog down the functioning of New York City schools.
By Christina Vercelletto • July 26, 2018 -
Court rules New Mexico fails to provide an adequate public education
The court gives the state until April 2019 to take concrete steps towards the court mandate, but the state said it plans to appeal the ruling.
By Christina Vercelletto • July 26, 2018 -
Report: Most PD doesn't meet federal criteria
Under ESSA's new federal definition, professional learning must be "sustained, intensive, collaborative, job-embedded, data-driven, and classroom-focused."
By Amelia Harper • July 26, 2018 -
Perkins CTE Act reauthorization passes Congress
The legislation is headed to President Donald Trump's desk after several weeks of pressure from the administration for its passage.
By Roger Riddell • July 26, 2018 -
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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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
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