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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 -
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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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 -
Keeping tech running smoothly a growing concern for some school districts
Districts enlist high school students in tech support Internship classes to handle routine maintenance.
By Amelia Harper • March 15, 2018 -
With Pearson looking to sell its curriculum business, districts could be left in the lurch
Administrators may have concerns whether materials will be maintained.
By Lauren Barack • March 14, 2018 -
The best curriculum is consistent throughout K-12
Consistency throughout curriculum planning is crucial to not only educate children, but to prepare them for what they’ll need when they leave school.
By Lauren Barack • March 14, 2018 -
Tying pop-culture to academics can spark student interest
Educators are tying the blockbuster film "Black Panther" into lessons on topics ranging from colonialism to technology.
By Lauren Barack • March 14, 2018 -
Students benefit from holding history in their hands
Touching historical artifacts is as close to time travel as children can get.
By Lauren Barack • March 14, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Exploring civic engagement in the classroom
Students are taking to the streets, but how much do they know about the history of protest?
By Lauren Barack • March 14, 2018 -
Groups step in to coordinate high school apprenticeships
Some apprenticeship organizations offer intermediary services to connect high school students to industry opportunities.
By Amelia Harper • March 14, 2018 -
Opinion
Teachers and guns: The latest attempt to right a wrong
The most effective way to ensure school safety is to create an environment where all students are comfortable reporting anything unusual to an adult.
By Stephen G. Peters • March 14, 2018 -
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Deep DiveSXSWedu panel tackles racial equity: 'Race impacts everybody'
Educators agreed that providing perspective and understanding among students and educators alike is key.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2018 -
Study identifies practices that increase immigrant children's enrollment in preschool
Translated materials, interpreters and staff members who speak parents’ language are important to helping immigrant families enroll their children.
By Linda Jacobson • March 14, 2018 -
Deep Dive
How P-16 education can increase women in STEM fields
During Women's History Month, we dive into the complexities of recruiting and retaining women in STEM fields — and why addressing the pipeline should come first.
By Shalina Chatlani • March 14, 2018 -
Deep Dive
UPDATED: Students at more than 3,000 sites nationally demonstrate for safer schools
School leaders also participate in remembering 17 students slain in Florida.
By Linda Jacobson • March 14, 2018 -
New district design may help close achievement gaps for special populations of students
Dearborn Public Schools uses a collaborative model called a “3D Community” to address the special needs of at-risk students.
By Amelia Harper • March 14, 2018
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