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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 -
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 -
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Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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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 -
Video games, VR break history free from textbooks
Immersive technology tools can add valuable context and awaken learning.
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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 -
After 2 decades, Cisco Networking Academy's success highlights role of partnerships in CTE
The program has partnered with K-12 schools and other learning institutions in 180 countries to equip millions of students with valuable IT job skills.
By Roger Riddell • April 30, 2018 -
Social-emotional skills — from a robot?
A Silicon Valley-area school looked at the challenge of providing students with both technological and soft skills and came up with a unique solution.
By Roger Riddell • April 30, 2018 -
Virginia high schools to teach students about mental health
The new law was prompted by teens’ concerns for stressed-out peers.
By Linda Jacobson • April 30, 2018 -
El Paso district expands playgrounds to encourage social-emotional skills
Outside play offers more than just opportunities to exercise physical skills.
By Amelia Harper • April 30, 2018 -
Many states reluctant to embrace ESSA school choice options
Though some are exploring choice opportunities in their plans for improvement, others are wary of potential impacts.
By Amelia Harper • April 30, 2018 -
New Jersey district partners with local Y to offer swim lessons
A 2017 study shows that almost 80% of children from low-income families don’t know how to swim.
By Linda Jacobson • April 27, 2018 -
Virtual network gives Kentucky teachers access to professional learning
Educators are earning microcredentials and gaining access to knowledge on topics such as assessment without having to leave the region.
By Linda Jacobson • April 27, 2018 -
Protecting student data poses a challenge across K-12
Here are several steps administrators can take to ensure data remains secure and is properly disposed of when no longer needed.
By Roger Riddell • April 27, 2018 -
US students might be 'savvy' online readers, but overall progress is stagnant
U.S. 4th-graders did surprisingly well on a recent test of online reading ability, but experts say it's too early to celebrate.
By Amelia Harper • April 27, 2018 -
US near bottom on preparedness for an automated society
Of the top 10 developed nations best positioned for success, the U.S. ranks 9th, which a report said is a dismal prospect for the country with the world's most well-regarded collection of colleges and universities.
By Jarrett Carter • April 27, 2018
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