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Civil rights data show rising discipline disparities for students of color
The U.S. Department of Education's report notes that while the number of suspensions dropped, the gap between black and white students remains virtually the same.
By Amelia Harper • April 25, 2018 -
Survey: Just over half of middle, high school students feel safe at school
Close to a third of students also said they feel they have to be ready to fight to defend themselves.
By Linda Jacobson • April 24, 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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'Shark Tank' approach gives students a voice in the school redesign process
Even if students' ideas aren't ultimately implemented, soliciting their input can increase their self-confidence and investment in learning.
By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2018 -
Career, tech classes can teach students the mechanics of STEM education
Classes such as automotive technology can demonstrate the practicality and relevance of STEM courses while helping with required writing assignments.
By Amelia Harper • April 24, 2018 -
Schools turn to retired educators to fill teaching vacancies in the classroom
Veteran teachers can also serve as mentors, but some experts say enticing them back to the classroom is only a short-term solution.
By Amelia Harper • April 24, 2018 -
More teachers report problems with TEACH grant
How will problems with with the program affect teacher recruitment?
By Amelia Harper • April 24, 2018 -
Students' social media activism provides expanded learning opportunities
Long derided as a distraction, social media is now being used to students' advantage as they organize protests in the wake of events like the Parkland, Florida, school shooting.
By Roger Riddell • April 23, 2018 -
Report: Black students with disabilities suspended more than white peers
The data comes as Education Betsy Secretary DeVos reconsiders Obama-era policies on both special education and discipline.
By Linda Jacobson • April 23, 2018 -
Maryland legislation would require guidelines for in-school use of devices
Most warnings about students' overuse of devices have focused on their screen time outside of school.
By Linda Jacobson • April 23, 2018 -
New partnerships allow for innovative approaches to teacher housing in high-cost areas
A San Francisco-based company is offering teachers the option to help pay down payments — with a few strings attached.
By Amelia Harper • April 23, 2018 -
How will ESSA financial data regulations affect school spending equity?
The federal law mandates more transparency, but outside forces sometimes skew spending at the local level.
By Amelia Harper • April 23, 2018 -
Child poverty rates improve slightly in California, but still remain high
Schools can only do so much to relieve poverty, but they can make an impact.
By Amelia Harper • April 20, 2018 -
What K-12 administrators need to know about assessments
Check out these five recent stories spotlighting testing challenges and strategies.
By Roger Riddell • April 20, 2018 -
Schools try new strategies to reduce vaping, e-cigarette use
While cigarette use is on the decline by students, vaping and e-cigarettes are gaining in popularity.
By Amelia Harper • April 20, 2018 -
Administrators and researchers forge strong partnerships to improve schools
These two districts make time for researcher-educator interaction in order to enhance study design.
By Linda Jacobson • April 20, 2018 -
Opinion
Ready to learn: 5 strategies to help students with learning differences improve their focus
Some children may need a little extra support or a different learning approach to fully benefit from curriculum and instruction, a special education teacher writes.
By Shannon Gilfeather • April 20, 2018 -
Study: Career-focused high school tracks have better graduation rates
A higher graduation rate is an “unintended consequence” of CTE programs that focus on career development.
By Amelia Harper • April 20, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Former Education Secretary Duncan: Parkland teens are 'moving this country'
School leaders also discussed innovative professional learning on the ASU+GSV Summit's final day.
By Linda Jacobson • April 19, 2018 -
Researchers: NC leadership academies fill high-needs school positions, but performance flat
Despite high placement rates in disadvantaged schools, graduates of North Carolina's Regional Leadership Academies perform about the same as traditional peers — though the program costs twice as much.
By Roger Riddell • April 19, 2018 -
Improving school bus route efficiency puts districts on road to savings
New technologies can help optimize routes, saving time and district funds.
By Amelia Harper • April 19, 2018 -
Cornell U researchers preparing math program to 'reverse engineer' students' work
How much benefit will a program capable of deducing a student's thought process while solving a math problem be in the classroom?
By Roger Riddell • April 19, 2018 -
Robotics, coding programs don't require huge investments
Nothing sparks children’s imaginations like watching something they’ve built or coded come to life.
By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018 -
To inspire tomorrow's inventors, keep access in mind
Students from affluent families, for example, are around 10 times more likely to have opportunities to file patents than their less-affluent peers.
By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Cursive swoops back into curriculum
Teaching to write with a curl and flourish still holds benefits.
By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018 -
Linking literacy across curriculum can improve results
Literacy fits neatly into English and social studies classes, but curriculum designers can build a framework that aligns literacy goals across all subjects.
By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018
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