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Study: 82% of teachers believe tech enhances learning
A MidAmerica Nazarene University survey of 1,000 teachers with at least five years in the classroom also found smartphones are largely seen as a "persistent" source of disruptions.
By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2018 -
Teacher expertise impacts students' post-secondary success
The research reveals that high school students who learned from teachers with specific subject matter training were more likely to graduate from college.
By Amelia Harper • June 21, 2018 -
Trendline
Curriculum
Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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Ditching the timed test
Students can show what they’ve learned without making them sharpen a No. 2 pencil and fill in bubbles.
By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018 -
Teaching students their voice matters, one story at a time
High school journalism programs combine real-world skills, collaboration and communication.
By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018 -
Makerspaces necessitate greater mindfulness of gender bias in STEM
All students are makers, and educators are well-positioned to encourage that line of thinking.
By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018 -
Introducing some creative flair to math sparks interest
Art can help students visualize math concepts and bring some creativity and fun to learning while stimulating the brain.
By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018 -
How rural districts can expand students' learning horizons
Online classes can bring specialized subjects to small schools.
By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018 -
Data, other tech resources critical to close equity gaps
A new report from leading education organizations aims to boost equity across a number of factors.
By Roger Riddell • June 20, 2018 -
LA school board gives some principals freedom over hiring
The board's vice president says no schools should have to hire teachers whom they think are not the best for the job.
By Linda Jacobson • June 20, 2018 -
Where is the line between relationship building and TMI?
School leaders need to consider the ramifications when teachers share too much personal information with students.
By Amelia Harper • June 20, 2018 -
Colorado district considers offering cash incentives to fill hard-to-staff positions
The Aurora Public Schools is hoping to use a recent financial windfall to support a pilot program that would help solve its staffing woes.
By Amelia Harper • June 20, 2018 -
AP courses losing favor among more high schools
Eight elite private high schools in the Washington, D.C., area announced they are phasing out AP classes, saying the courses are so common many colleges no longer find them "noteworthy."
By Amelia Harper • June 19, 2018 -
Report: Improvements not found in Tennessee's state-run school district
The researchers contrast performance in the district with that of locally managed Innovation Zone schools, where scores in reading, math and science have significantly improved.
By Linda Jacobson • June 19, 2018 -
Memphis high school students share advice for new teachers at TFA event
Students' desire for creative, compassionate and socially aware approaches to education can be factored into the recruitment and hiring process by administrators.
By Roger Riddell • June 19, 2018 -
Deep Dive
New LA district chief brings experience as a community partner
A projected budget deficit and a looming teachers' strike are just two issues Austin Beutner is facing early in his administration.
By Linda Jacobson • June 19, 2018 -
Do retention policies hold too many students back?
Louisiana is rethinking its approach, offering alternative supports that include summer learning, online classes and extra attention from specialized teachers.
By Amelia Harper • June 19, 2018 -
As cloud apps grow in popularity, security must remain at the forefront
In adopting Software as a Service apps, administrators must ask vendors to address their concerns upfront, research vendors' policies and refrain from using common passwords.
By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2018 -
Study: Redesigning teacher compensation may help with recruitment
The report found that even though states have seen a rise in per-pupil funding since 1970, teachers' real salaries have not kept pace.
By Amelia Harper • June 18, 2018 -
Should school safety conversations also include natural disasters?
According to a report by the National Institute of Building Sciences, the United States could save $6 for every $1 spent on strengthening school buildings.
By Amelia Harper • June 18, 2018 -
Students at 115 charters are 20% more white than neighboring public schools
Critics say many charter school policies impede access for lower-income families because of elements like hard-to-afford uniforms or lack of bus service.
By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2018 -
STEM-focused program will test high-schoolers' soft skills
Students can submit their scores as part of college admission materials or when they apply for jobs, internships or other career-focused opportunities.
By Linda Jacobson • June 18, 2018 -
Opinion
'Hamilton' helps bring history to life
A New York City student performs spoken word focusing on Phillis Wheatley's "personal history in context of what is happening in our country today."
By Yadry Monsanto • June 15, 2018 -
Pennsylvania bill would require civics exam for graduation
According to the Civics Education Initiative, 16 states now have some type of civics test requirement.
By Linda Jacobson • June 15, 2018 -
Georgia district finds it takes a village to leverage ed tech
Fayette County Public Schools implemented a three-step strategy to help teachers boost students’ math scores, aiming to identify problem areas and smoothly integrate the tech to address them.
By Christina Vercelletto • June 15, 2018 -
DeVos allows most states to exceed special ed testing accommodations cap
Are caps on services for students with disabilities causing some to be denied the help they need?
By Christina Vercelletto • June 15, 2018
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