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Colorado bill would fund transportation to home schools for students in foster care
The bill would also create a permanent foster care education coordinator in the state education department, beginning with the 2019-20 school year.
By Linda Jacobson • May 7, 2018 -
Experts recommend designing schools that are agile, multifunctional spaces
Design thinking — a user-centered approach to solving problems — can foster more effective school redesigns.
By James Paterson • May 4, 2018 -
Trendline
Learning Loss
Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments.
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Unused TV airwaves may soon bring Wi-Fi to a Michigan district's school buses
Microsoft and local service provider Allband Communications are seeking FCC approval for their effort to close the homework gap in rural Hillman.
By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2018 -
To improve students' problem-solving skills, level up computational thinking
Pennsylvania's Harrisburg School District now considers this skill the fifth "C" in the "4 Cs of 21st century skills" — along with critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration.
By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2018 -
Report suggests ways to increase students' access to dual enrollment programs
Pre-collegiate experiences, such as summer bridge programs and campus tours, can prepare lower-achieving students for college-level courses.
By Linda Jacobson • May 4, 2018 -
More states consider allowing students to take medical marijuana at school
While now legal for medicinal purposes in over half the U.S., only a handful of states allow prescriptions to be administered to students.
By Linda Jacobson • May 3, 2018 -
Tennessee's digital testing woes highlight pain points of broader shift
The state isn't the first to struggle with successfully rolling out online standardized exams, but this year's mishaps should serve as a cautionary tale as more states make the transition.
By Roger Riddell • May 3, 2018 -
Arizona teachers protest low pay and lack of respect
Some teachers now feel a middle class existence is out of their reach.
By Amelia Harper • May 3, 2018 -
School leaders can inspire student success by sharing personal stories
Drawing on similar experiences can help build connections and show students that a path to success exists regardless of their background.
By Amelia Harper • May 3, 2018 -
Digital mapping of schools may aid response efforts in times of crisis
A California school will soon be the first in the nation to use the new technology as a safety measure.
By Amelia Harper • May 3, 2018 -
Video games, VR break history free from textbooks
Immersive technology tools can add valuable context and awaken learning.
By Lauren Barack • May 2, 2018 -
US No. 9 in world in preparing students for jobs
Administrators must consider how to educate students to be employable for many jobs they'll hold that don't yet exist.
By Lauren Barack • May 2, 2018 -
3D printers weave art, science to harness students' imaginations
The popular tech tools give students an opportunity to be creative, innovative problem-solvers — if schools can afford them.
By Lauren Barack • May 2, 2018 -
Helping students find their personal road best traveled
Educators have a responsibility to prepare students for whatever future they choose to pursue, whether that includes college or not.
By Lauren Barack • May 2, 2018 -
Entwining arts with STEM engages students with creative application
By linking arts and STEM curriculum, educators can provide more well-rounded lessons that provide practical real-world uses for both subject areas.
By Lauren Barack • May 2, 2018 -
Virtual conferencing technology helps rural students collaborate with urban peers
Arickaree School District in Colorado is using e-learning technology to help its 100 K-12 students collaborate with peers at the much larger STEM School Highlands Ranch.
By Roger Riddell • May 2, 2018 -
Former LA Times publisher hired as new superintendent of nation's 2nd largest district
Austin Beutner will have to tackle a looming financial crisis due to unfunded employee benefits.
By Linda Jacobson • May 2, 2018 -
Educators find that accentuating the positive can improve school discipline and culture
Warning: Rewarding students for good behavior may lead to random acts of kindness.
By Amelia Harper • May 2, 2018 -
How long should teachers work before receiving tenure?
While some states don’t grant teachers tenure at all, others offer it with as few as 18 months of classroom experience.
By Amelia Harper • May 2, 2018 -
Summit panel tackles definition of personalized learning
The popular education buzz phrase is still a matter of debate, often muddled by its use in flashy vendor pitches for products that don't always fit the core idea.
By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2018 -
Study: At least half of principals say they are 'extremely concerned' about students' use of social media
Principals feel unprepared to help students use social media responsibly, but tackling digital citizenship early could lighten the load of monitoring activity in the long run.
By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2018 -
Rhode Island joins states looking to spread dual-language immersion programs
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would create a state-level position to oversee expansion.
By Linda Jacobson • May 1, 2018 -
Innovative early learning projects vie for grant funding
After a June 4 live-streamed event, a panel of judges will choose nine of the 16 proposals for funding from a Harvard-based early learning initiative.
By Linda Jacobson • May 1, 2018 -
NY lawmakers may drop student test scores from the state's teacher evaluation system
If test scores are eliminated, how should teacher performance be measured?
By Amelia Harper • May 1, 2018 -
Input from educators is essential when designing new schools to support learning
Buildings can be a part of the learning process instead of just a place to learn.
By Amelia Harper • May 1, 2018
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