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Districts struggle with status as popular hacker targets
The amount of personal data gathered by schools and districts, as well as their relative lack of cybersecurity resources, has made them an increasingly popular target in recent years.
By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2018 -
Deep Dive
2017 NAEP sees almost no growth in US students' math, reading scores
There were small increases in reading performance among 8th-graders, including English learners and students with disabilities.
By Linda Jacobson • April 10, 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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Better warnings would help schools filter teaching applicants with sexual abuse histories
New approaches are needed to prevent schools from “passing the trash” and exposing students to sexual predators.
By Amelia Harper • April 10, 2018 -
Providing good teachers for all students proves to be a challenge for states
As states struggle to meet new federal guidelines, they must first decide how to determine teacher quality.
By Amelia Harper • April 10, 2018 -
True teacher pay has been dropping for years in most states, data shows
When researchers look at teacher's salaries compared to cost-of-living increases and comparative pay for other professions, the gap widens.
By Amelia Harper • April 9, 2018 -
Tennessee cuts two high school exams in English, chemistry
The move is part of an effort to reduce the standardized testing burden on students and teachers.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2018 -
Group raises concerns about school bus company's safety record
Durham School Services was involved in a 2016 crash in Tennessee that killed six children.
By Linda Jacobson • April 9, 2018 -
Schools can flag potential threats with web filters
Since adopting a Chrome plug-in filter last summer, Missouri's Morgan County R-1 School District has reportedly avoided four crisis situations.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2018 -
Survey: school funding is top concern for most principals
Principals worry about funding and improving teacher morale, and are spending more time than ever making decisions about technology.
By Amelia Harper • April 9, 2018 -
Parents, students issue 'call to action' documents on SEL
"What happens in school, kids bring back home. What happens at home, our kids bring into school," a parent said during the Friday morning event.
By Linda Jacobson • April 6, 2018 -
Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson U partner on tech recycling initiative
Faced with a surplus of decommissioned computers, the university is giving back to the community by donating them to K-12 schools.
By Roger Riddell • April 6, 2018 -
Michigan ed agency offers partnerships to struggling school districts
State liaisons would work with districts to help them improve.
By Linda Jacobson • April 6, 2018 -
Innovative classroom furnishings encourage creativity and collaboration
Flexible classroom seating options invite students to converse about what they are learning.
By Amelia Harper • April 6, 2018 -
As school tech gobbles up more power, schools learn to conserve energy in other areas
Investing in energy efficient strategies offers cost-savings and sustainability benefits.
By Amelia Harper • April 6, 2018 -
Tapping into online communities can benefit educators at all levels
Building virtual communities with district families as well as other educators nationwide can improve metrics ranging from instructional quality to school culture.
By Roger Riddell • April 5, 2018 -
More K-12 schools are providing additional services for homeless students
With ESSA guidelines now requiring schools to “track and improve outcomes” for homeless students, educators are looking for better ways to meet their needs.
By Amelia Harper • April 5, 2018 -
Regular meetings can help reduce risks among 9th-graders
A model developed in Minneapolis helps smooth students’ transition into high school.
By Linda Jacobson • April 5, 2018 -
California study will examine how school climate affects safety
More research is needed on the social and emotional aspects of school safety and a new study hopes to find answers.
By Amelia Harper • April 5, 2018 -
Deep Dive
DeVos school safety listening sessions give opposition chance to voice discipline concerns
Critics argue the "listening sessions," part of the federal Commission on School Safety, should have been open to the press and included those who represent students affected by discipline disparities.
By Linda Jacobson • April 4, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Use pop culture to shake the dust off any classroom lesson
Students are always more excited and engaged when they can relate to the material, teachers agree.
By Lauren Barack • April 4, 2018 -
Digital dissection tools can enhance science lessons
Supporters of the technology claim it's more animal friendly, while others say there is no replacing the real experience.
By Lauren Barack • April 4, 2018 -
How can schools make science fairs more collaborative and inclusive?
In the real world, few major scientific discoveries are made by one person.
By Lauren Barack • April 4, 2018 -
Project-based learning fuels excitement in students
The best learning is never a "read, memorize and test" experience.
By Lauren Barack • April 4, 2018 -
Data tells just part a of story when educating the whole child
States are pushing back, using assessments as guideposts rather than as a deciding factor.
By Lauren Barack • April 4, 2018 -
Most middle school math assignments fall short, report says
Only about one third of math problems require students to communicate their thinking in answers.
By Linda Jacobson • April 4, 2018
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