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Port-education partnership benefits students, local economy
Since 1993, the Port of Long Beach has awarded more than $775,000 in scholarships to high school and college students from the local area.
By Linda Jacobson • May 21, 2018 -
Latest digital testing stumbles lead Tennessee to consider slower rollout
State Education Commissioner Candice McQueen has proposed three alternatives to the previous timeline that districts can choose for the 2018-19 school year.
By Roger Riddell • May 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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Detroit-area school increases suicide prevention efforts
Recent research finds connections between school characteristics and students reporting suicidal thoughts.
By Linda Jacobson • May 21, 2018 -
Partnerships between K-12, higher ed pay dividends in variety of ways
These partnerships can involve research and assistance with technology, mentoring and college preparation, support for advanced courses, curriculum development and after-school groups.
By James Paterson • May 21, 2018 -
Educators identify keys to a positive school culture
By studying positive behaviors in schools, they found that 19 paid off.
By James Paterson • May 21, 2018 -
School leaders can gain buy-in by trying something they don't already know
When staff members see their leader as vulnerable, they can be more comfortable reaching outside of their comfort zone.
By Roger Riddell • May 18, 2018 -
Classroom management skills gaining value amid efforts to rethink discipline
The rise in prominence comes amid the increasing prevalence of alternative approaches to discipline like restorative justice and trauma-informed models.
By James Paterson • May 18, 2018 -
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Districts partner with communities to focus on 'literacy gap'
Districts are providing transportation, meals, summer lessons and family activities to increase disadvantaged children's access to reading programs.
By James Paterson • May 18, 2018 -
Cyberbullying policies imperative for schools in increasingly digital environment
Crafting an effective strategy requires the involvement of the entire school community.
By Roger Riddell • May 18, 2018 -
Top Colorado principal focuses on personal touch
Birthday greetings for every student and staff member is one of Sharee Blunt's relationship-building efforts.
By James Paterson • May 17, 2018 -
Student activists discuss being 'changed forever' by gun violence
The students will continue to visit communities this summer so more of their peers can "have their voices heard."
By Linda Jacobson • May 17, 2018 -
Administrators face dilemma in supporting striking teachers amid disruption
Goals of statewide teacher strikes resonate with administrators, but they still have to run the schools.
By James Paterson • May 17, 2018 -
Regardless of Janus decision, unions are entering 'new chapter'
Lily Eskelsen García, president of the National Education Association, described the case as an effort to "get our members to drop their membership."
By Linda Jacobson • May 17, 2018 -
Senate lawmakers vote to preserve net neutrality, but House remains a hurdle
The Federal Communications Commission's decision to repeal the rules raised concerns in K-12 regarding access to digital resources.
By Roger Riddell • May 17, 2018 -
Tennessee district looks for ways to increase quality of substitute pool
Past research finds that a substitute has a greater impact on a student’s math scores than “replacing an average teacher with a terrible one.”
By Linda Jacobson • May 17, 2018 -
Tracking can lose students rather than support them
Educators must make subjects like math more accessible and approachable for all students to succeed.
By Lauren Barack • May 16, 2018 -
Real-world challenges can broaden student learning
Embedding lessons into practical opportunities can open a window into students' future.
By Lauren Barack • May 16, 2018 -
Measuring students' SEL progress is complicated, but crucial
The RAND Corp. will soon release a "repository" of tools to help educators measure students' skills in these areas.
By Lauren Barack • May 16, 2018 -
To change laws, students first need to learn them
Knowing how their government works is crucial if students are to be effective change leaders as adults.
By Lauren Barack • May 16, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Service learning strengthens SEL curriculum
When students give their time, they can gain valuable soft skills in return.
By Lauren Barack • May 16, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Should states use different methods to hold alternative schools accountable?
Some educators say one-year graduation rates are a better way to measure the progress of students in alternative education settings.
By Linda Jacobson • May 16, 2018 -
District asks principals to look at evaluations differently
The project is intended to make classroom observations “less about checklists and more about listening to students and teachers.”
By James Paterson • May 16, 2018 -
Importance of school brand on the rise
Branding can reflect key characteristics of the school and how it relates to families and the community.
By James Paterson • May 16, 2018 -
Upgrading network infrastructure now will save administrators headaches later
With more state-mandated standardized tests moving to a digital format, it's important to maximize the effectiveness of digital resources.
By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2018 -
Lawmakers propose increase to teacher tax deduction
Issued during Teacher Appreciation Week, the legislation would tie the deduction to inflation while increasing the current limit to $500.
By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2018
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