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Pre-to-3: 20 years of NJ's Abbott pre-k provides lessons for other states
Leaders look ahead to expansion of the model.
By Linda Jacobson • March 9, 2018 -
Online AP courses offer expanded options to rural schools
Schools in remote areas often struggle with equitable access to higher-level and AP classes, but not all online options are the same.
By Amelia Harper • March 9, 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 -
Texas nonprofit organization receives grant to increase teacher diversity efforts
As the teacher diversity divide widens, school districts look to non-traditional routes and funding sources to narrow the gap.
By Amelia Harper • March 9, 2018 -
Standards for teacher induction programs released
The role of school leaders is emphasized in supporting new teachers during their first two to three years in the classroom.
By Linda Jacobson • March 8, 2018 -
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Deep DiveAssessments will be disrupted: Is a performance approach the future of testing?
Discussion at SXSWedu 2018 focuses on push for new testing practices that allow multiple ways for students to demonstrate what they know and can do
By Roger Riddell • March 8, 2018 -
Utah lawmakers consider bill that would revise sex education curriculum to include 'refusal skills'
In #MeToo movement, some states are leaving decisions about how to address sexual harassment in the curriculum up to local school boards.
By Amelia Harper • March 8, 2018 -
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Deep DiveDay 3 at SXSWedu 2018: Media literacy not enough, school-to-prison pipeline disruption
Educators discussed learning games and a student-centered approach in Texas on the third day of the conference.
By Roger Riddell • March 7, 2018 -
How schools fail students around financial literacy
Learning fiscal health tips may be as important as physical health.
By Lauren Barack • March 7, 2018 -
Women's history missing from textbooks — and classrooms
Closing the gap in STEM fields is one reason to highlight women's contributions.
By Lauren Barack • March 7, 2018 -
Structured Literacy can improve students' decoding skills
While designed for dyslexia, the strategy can applied to learners of all ages.
By Lauren Barack • March 7, 2018 -
Real-world examples help students connect to learning
Students who can’t apply classroom lessons to their lives are in danger of tuning out their education.
By Lauren Barack • March 7, 2018 -
Deep Dive
When teachers have a fear of math, their pupils can absorb the wrong lesson
Helping educators grow more comfortable with math supports students, too.
By Lauren Barack • March 7, 2018 -
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative funds Harvard-MIT effort to screen children for reading problems
Web-based tool will be part of a package of in-school and at-home interventions.
By Linda Jacobson • March 7, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Dance, drama and mariachi — schools use the arts as a 'turnaround' strategy
Students from more than 40 schools will perform at the Kennedy Center.
By Linda Jacobson • March 7, 2018 -
School counseling resources stretched thin at most schools
Most school counselors struggle to meet the needs of hundreds, and even thousands, of children, leaving little time to deal with mental health issues.
By Amelia Harper • March 7, 2018 -
Not every teacher benefits from a coach, new report suggests
The research analysis shows that teacher coaching programs lose value as they expand to include more teachers.
By Amelia Harper • March 7, 2018 -
Organization launched to support charter schools
The coalition plans to support school leaders, inform state and federal policy and create an “exchange of ideas.”
By Linda Jacobson • March 6, 2018 -
Survey: Teachers want more time for collaboration
More than 40% of the respondents said they never have the opportunity to visit other teachers’ classrooms.
By Linda Jacobson • March 6, 2018 -
'Technology night' events can help schools build cross-cultural connections
In one district, a parent liaison helped to create a bridge between schools and Latino families.
By Amelia Harper • March 6, 2018 -
More students would benefit from having a mentor
Recruiting mentors to help students deal with life issues can be a cost-effective way to support students at risk of dropping out.
By Amelia Harper • March 6, 2018 -
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Deep DiveDay one at SXSWedu 2018: Educators share their stories, talk innovative school design
The first day of Austin's annual education innovation conference kicked off with conversations about equity and a new effort to help homeless students.
By Roger Riddell • March 5, 2018 -
Tennessee district plans to spread community school model
Shelby County district leaders estimate that the model, which is a growing trend nationwide, will cost roughly $100,000 per school.
By Linda Jacobson • March 5, 2018 -
Deep Dive
National Teacher of the Year finalists weigh in on teacher leadership, administrative support
The educators say trust and mentorship opportunities led to their success.
By Roger Riddell • March 5, 2018 -
Should charter schools be accountable for the same results as public schools?
In Sweden, loose accountability measures for charter or “free schools” are linked to declines in academic achievement, and some educators worry the same thing will happen here.
By Amelia Harper • March 5, 2018 -
Front-loading funding for early reading interventions can pay off in the long run
Early diagnosis and intervention for dyslexia and other reading challenges can prevent more expensive interventions and outcomes in the future.
By Amelia Harper • March 5, 2018
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