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Why students should have more agency in their learning
When students have a voice in their education, they can become more motivated to learn.
By Lauren Barack • June 27, 2018 -
Bringing career readiness skills into the school day
Administrators should consider offering ways to master work skills throughout the K-12 educational experience.
By Lauren Barack • June 27, 2018 -
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Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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Changing classroom layouts impacts students' academic, emotional outcomes
School culture is also key — from educators modeling empathy to helping students feel they belong — among crucial building blocks to motivating students to learn.
By Lauren Barack • June 27, 2018 -
Unions' 'agency' fees violate 1st Amendment, U.S. Supreme Court rules
The victory for an Illinois child-support specialist is expected to have a significant effect on teachers unions.
By Linda Jacobson • June 27, 2018 -
District leaders generally support California's flexible school finance formula
Survey responses, however, show smaller districts struggle with parent and community engagement and think the former funding system allowed them to better serve some groups of students.
By Linda Jacobson • June 27, 2018 -
Survey reveals no increase in bullying despite concerns over the 'Trump effect'
The report, however, notes that roughly one in five high school students still experiences bullying at school.
By Amelia Harper • June 27, 2018 -
Kansas Supreme Court rules on school funding plan
The court ruled that a $522 million increase over five years is not sufficient to meet the need, but is giving the legislature another year to fix the issue.
By Amelia Harper • June 27, 2018 -
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Deep DiveTuesday at ISTE 2018: 'Tech Rabbi' inspires, ISTE U announced, educators 'Ditch the Textbook'
The K-12 IT mega-gathering rolled into its second day with a GM partnership around artificial intelligence and more.
By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2018 -
State funds to support suicide prevention training in Colorado schools
The state is among those with the highest suicide rates in the country.
By Linda Jacobson • June 26, 2018 -
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Deep DiveCTOs go to 'boot camp' at ISTE 2018
State and district technology leaders discuss best practices for those in their roles during a Monday afternoon panel.
By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2018 -
Indiana coalition tweaks graduation requirements under new work-based study program
The seven districts are working under the guidance of the state to offer flexibility regarding course requirements and teacher credentials.
By Amelia Harper • June 26, 2018 -
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Deep DiveMonday at ISTE 2018: Neuroscience, ed leader standards and student data privacy
Couldn't make it to Chicago? We've got you covered with a rundown of some of the most interesting events and announcements from this year's show.
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2018 -
Gates-funded initiative fell short of improving student performance
The seven sites involved in the partnership, however, implemented new measures for observing and evaluating teachers.
By Linda Jacobson • June 25, 2018 -
Study: Lack of resources breeds high teacher stress levels detrimental to student achievement
The outcomes include lower grades and regular behavioral issues, but training, more support and better coping skills can help educators manage stress and avoid burnout.
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2018 -
Teacher coaching, threat assessment can reduce disparities in discipline, studies show
A special journal issue includes emerging research on how to reduce racial gaps in discipline practices that remove students from school.
By Linda Jacobson • June 25, 2018 -
Survey says 20% of educators suffer sexual harassment or assault in the workplace
The nationally representative survey also shows that nearly 60% of educators who have witnessed or experienced sexual harassment or assault on the job fail to report it.
By Amelia Harper • June 25, 2018 -
Ride service offers innovative solution to improving equitable access to quality schools
Transportation is one of the barriers that can hinder school choice options for some students.
By Amelia Harper • June 25, 2018 -
Report identifies SEL barriers students face, strategies to overcome them
Poverty, exclusionary discipline practices and implicit bias in school staff are among barriers some students face in social-emotional and academic development.
By Amelia Harper • June 22, 2018 -
Blogging a key tool for superintendents connecting with communities, schools
Social media can be a positive means for sharing a superintendent’s vision and a school district’s story.
By Amelia Harper • June 22, 2018 -
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Report: Ed Dept more lenient on OCR investigations, closes 1,200 due to insufficient evidence
The closed investigations began during the Obama administration, and the department insists it is still committed to enforcement.
By Roger Riddell • June 22, 2018 -
School safety commission hears diverse views on influence of violence in media
An additional $25 million for violence prevention is to be released in the "coming weeks," Attorney General Sessions told attendees.
By Linda Jacobson • June 22, 2018 -
Trump administration releases plan to combine Education, Labor departments
The proposal likely will face opposition from Congress, even as national leaders shift the way they view the purpose of education.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 22, 2018 -
Arkansas sees growth in number of new teachers
Education Commissioner Johnny Key predicts the state will see fewer requests for teacher licensing waivers from school districts.
By Linda Jacobson • June 21, 2018 -
Survey provides student feedback on growth mindset, other aspects of SEL
California districts' experience with measuring students' social-emotional skills can provide lessons as states begin to add surveys in accountability plans.
By Linda Jacobson • June 21, 2018 -
Classical education still has a place in the modern classroom
While technology expands what students can do, a classical education can help them understand what they should do with acquired knowledge.
By Amelia Harper • June 21, 2018
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