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Competitions, experiments a focus in inspiring low-income students to embrace STEM
Partnerships with non-profits, such as Genesys Works, are also creating part-time or school-holiday internships where students shadow tech workers to gain insight into available jobs.
By Christina Vercelletto • June 8, 2018 -
Smaller classes may integrate some schools, but they're far from being a fix
Small class sizes seem to entice white students away from private schools, but the sky-high cost may organically limit the measure's usefulness as a desegregation tool.
By Christina Vercelletto • June 8, 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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Schools benefit when administrators help teachers bring ideas to life
Some of the best ideas in education come from the bottom up, from those directly interacting with students in the classroom.
By Roger Riddell • June 8, 2018 -
Therapy dogs offer multi-tiered benefits in classrooms
Dogs can calm anxious or scared elementary students and boost confidence, but schools must also consider factors like allergies or fears when contemplating a program.
By Roger Riddell • June 8, 2018 -
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Pre-to-3: Spreading awareness of early-childhood education — with Elmo's help
Using Sesame Street’s educational materials, the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce hopes to start a movement in the bi-state region.
By Linda Jacobson • June 8, 2018 -
Winners of early-childhood innovation challenge announced
The competition reflects growing support for testing out new ideas in order to improve services for children and families.
By Linda Jacobson • June 7, 2018 -
California budget deal might extend 'willful defiance' suspension ban to all grades
State Sen. Nancy Skinner, author of a recent expansion bill, is on a committee working to reconcile a variety of proposals, and Gov. Jerry Brown has supported extending the existing K-3 ban.
By Roger Riddell • June 7, 2018 -
School libraries transforming to stay relevant in digital age
Administrators who wonder if their school librarians can evolve in the digital landscape may need only to spend time with them. Most have already done it.
By Christina Vercelletto • June 7, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Advocates, parents call for more mental health services, reject idea of arming teachers
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, who chairs the Federal Commission on School Safety, did not attend the listening session.
By Linda Jacobson • 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
More small Vermont districts facing potential consolidation
Recent research provides examples of rural districts that “stretch to survive.”
By Linda Jacobson • 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 -
Deep Dive
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
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