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How can educators make the most out of SEL plans?
When considering the social and emotional needs of students, administrators should expand who is involved in planning their curriculum.
By Lauren Barack • March 21, 2018 -
Teaching life skills in schools may be as important as arithmetic and reading
Understanding the difference between profit and loss, or how to code a simple website, are core skills for any student.
By Lauren Barack • March 21, 2018 -
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Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
By K-12 Dive staff -
Student enthusiasm transforms learning
When passionate about a project, students drive their own discovery process.
By Lauren Barack • March 21, 2018 -
Key takeaways from one of the longest-running studies on the impact of early-childhood education
Those who participated in Chicago's Child Parent Centers for at least four years were almost 50% more likely to earn a college degree by age 35.
By Linda Jacobson • March 21, 2018 -
How one librarian rethought his space to prepare students
Todd Burleson, library media specialist at Hubbard Woods Elementary in Winnetka, IL, oversaw the creation of an "IDEA Lab" that uses a cross-curricular approach to prepare students for future jobs.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2018 -
Students design products for major home furnishings store
Connecting students with designers can increase their awareness of career pathways they haven't even considered.
By Linda Jacobson • March 21, 2018 -
Black male teachers often shoulder extra disciplinary burdens, study suggests
Considering the great need for black male teachers, schools need to carefully consider whether these teachers are being fairly positioned in schools.
By Amelia Harper • March 21, 2018 -
Experts fear misunderstanding of student mental health issues in aftermath of Parkland shooting
While dealing with students labeled with an “emotional disturbance” is a concern for schools, it is rarely the cause of school shootings, experts say.
By Amelia Harper • March 21, 2018 -
Gamified microlearning approach can make PD more fun and engaging for teachers
The days of "one-size-fits-all" professional development are over, and districts like California's Tulare Joint Union High School District are rethinking their models entirely.
By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2018 -
What does it mean for districts to be 'data-driven,' anyway?
To make the most use of such an approach, schools and districts must demand that silos between platforms be broken down.
By Roger Riddell • March 20, 2018 -
Charter's model shows benefits of collaboration with industry, higher ed
A Massachusetts charter school is connecting with industry and higher ed to put students on pathway of success beginning in high school.
By Amelia Harper • March 20, 2018 -
More schools drop grade levels as competency-based models spread
Flexible levels allow students to move ahead when they’re ready, but implementation challenges remain.
By Linda Jacobson • March 20, 2018 -
School choice increases likelihood of gentrification, new study finds
Choice advocates say this is a positive result, while critics are concerned about the impact this shift has on support for neighborhood schools.
By Amelia Harper • March 19, 2018 -
Instructional coaching improves preschool teachers' comfort with STEM topics in the classroom
Science-based lessons are a good fit for young children’s curiosity, experts say.
By Linda Jacobson • March 19, 2018 -
St. Louis district hopes to improve retention through new teacher residency
The success of residency programs depends on key elements within schools.
By Linda Jacobson • March 19, 2018 -
New report warns against using ACT, SAT in lieu of state tests
The battle over testing in California wages on as Achieve recommends using Smarter Balanced tests over shorter college admissions exams.
By Amelia Harper • March 19, 2018 -
Projects that address real-world debates can increase student engagement
Lessons that tie what students are learning to the real world engage them more effectively than lectures and rote memorization.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2018 -
Los Angeles sets statewide standard for lead testing in schools
Lead exposure during childhood can lead to a variety of physical and learning difficulties later in life.
By Linda Jacobson • March 16, 2018 -
Learning 'expeditions' help boost students' passion for learning through hands-on experience
Achievement First Greenfield charter schools are using a new instructional model that allows deeper exploration of topics and career paths.
By Amelia Harper • March 16, 2018 -
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Deep DiveSXSWedu 2018: Our recap of Austin's ed innovation extravaganza
Couldn't make it to Texas? We've rounded up all of our coverage of last week's show in one location for your convenience.
By Roger Riddell • March 16, 2018 -
Deep Dive
What educators need to know about literacy
Check out these five recent stories spotlighting challenges and strategies for getting students reading at level.
By Roger Riddell • March 16, 2018 -
Study: Fewer suspensions can lead to better attendance rates and test scores
Chicago schools began reducing suspensions and other disciplinary actions that removed students from the classroom well before the Obama-era recommendations.
By Amelia Harper • March 16, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Institutional Innovation: The classroom of the future for all types of students
Northwest Missouri State University and the North Kansas City School District partnered with local businesses to construct a unique professional-based learning environment for kindergarten to postsecondary students.
By Shalina Chatlani • March 15, 2018 -
Report: Next Gen Science Standards challenging to implement
California, one of 19 states to embrace the new standards, finds that teacher shortages and lack of materials are creating difficulties in implementation.
By Amelia Harper • March 15, 2018 -
Conservative lawmakers tie Obama school discipline policies to Parkland shooting
A month after the Florida school tragedy, political debate has shifted to seeking a connection with policies designed to stem the school-to-prison pipeline.
By Amelia Harper • March 15, 2018
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