Administrators should adopt OERs only after careful vetting

Determining what resources are worthwhile and what should be avoided can take some digging.

By Lauren Barack • June 6, 2018

Redefining what homework could and should be

When practice becomes punishment, the impact can be a harmful experience.

By Lauren Barack • June 6, 2018

Teaching students to speak their mind

Even in the early grades, debate and speech lessons build important critical thinking and oral language skills. 

By Lauren Barack • June 6, 2018

Teachers are the X factor in personalized learning

Standardization can eliminate the quirks particular to specific teachers, along with the passion that can spark students when they least expect it.

By Lauren Barack • June 6, 2018

Any subject can benefit from experiential learning

Scenarios that turn students from consumers to creators allow them to drive the entire experience, learning how to manage their work, themselves and their learning.

By Lauren Barack • June 6, 2018

DeVos tells Senate schools shouldn't become ICE enforcement zones

The rules and rights around schools, undocumented students and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency continue to vex administrators and educators. 

By Christina Vercelletto • June 6, 2018

School networks face broadband blitz from Internet of Things

Schools must upgrade now to avoid future bandwidth problems as the number of connected devices proliferates.

By Roger Riddell • June 6, 2018

With larger classes, teachers also need social-emotional support

Professional development exercises, some akin to corporate team-building activities, can build trust among staff members.

By Christina Vercelletto • June 6, 2018

ISTE to create educator-vendor feedback line during development process

The effort will also seek to provide useful context beyond the star-rating systems found in app stores.

By Roger Riddell • June 6, 2018

Will voucher programs end up exposing flaws in private schools?

Private schools have long had the luxury of being outside the purview of the federal oversight public schools are subject to, but the acceptance of voucher funds may bring the end of that era.

By Christina Vercelletto • June 6, 2018

More small Vermont districts facing potential consolidation

Recent research provides examples of rural districts that “stretch to survive.”

By Linda Jacobson • June 5, 2018

Leaders look to community as zero hour for Denver Plan 2020 looms

A local advocacy group says it will take 13 more years for the district to have 80% of 3rd graders reading and writing at grade level.

By Christina Vercelletto • June 5, 2018

Ads for legal marijuana send conflicting messages to students

A California bill would restrict advertising near schools and child-care centers.

By Linda Jacobson • June 5, 2018

The era of the 'try harder, do more' teacher must end

Peer coach Johanna Rauhala says getting ahead of burnout is critical for educators, students and the future of a district. 

By Christina Vercelletto • June 5, 2018

Gloucester County School Board to appeal transgender bathroom decision

The case may be on track to return to the U.S. Supreme Court after being dismissed back to the lower courts last year.

By Roger Riddell • June 4, 2018

New Jersey school aims to improve literacy skills among current — and future — students

The "babies club" is one way to "engage the whole family."

By Linda Jacobson • June 4, 2018

Copyright a growing concern in the digital classroom

Recognizing intellectual property rights is increasingly important as digital resources allow educators to mix and match the content they use in the classroom.

By Roger Riddell • June 4, 2018

As school resegregation persists, experts say true fix is elusive

In what is arguably the most diverse U.S. city — New York — school admission policies contribute to segregated schools.

By Christina Vercelletto • June 4, 2018

Dallas ISD illustrates importance of marketing for public schools in choice era

With charters, magnets, private vouchers and homeschoolers nibbling away at their student numbers, branding is increasingly key for public schools.

By Christina Vercelletto • June 4, 2018

Leaders embrace social justice missions to improve student success

Administrators in K-12 and higher education are recognizing the importance of 'whole person' education.

By Autumn A. Arnett • June 4, 2018

Full inclusion of special needs students requires extensive work

An Oregon district reassigned and hired more staff members to make sure students with disabilities remain in regular classrooms.

By Linda Jacobson • June 1, 2018

Cutting school counselors hinders student success in unexpected ways

A guidance counselor with a manageable caseload and sufficient professional support is a key player in helping students transition into college or a career. 

By Christina Vercelletto • June 1, 2018

Report suggests competency-based framework for K-12

The framework defines the most necessary aspects of any approach to CBE, while accounting for the different contexts in which schools are operating.

By Roger Riddell • June 1, 2018

Chasms between state proficiency levels closing despite pushback on uniform standards

The NAEP examination of state results for three nationally administered exams, compared to each state's proficiency levels, shows stark differences in some cases.

By Christina Vercelletto • June 1, 2018

A week into the job, Milwaukee interim chief slashes central office positions

The approved budget sends funds back into the city's classrooms.

By Linda Jacobson • May 31, 2018