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In aftermath of Florida shooting, schools seek solutions to school violence
Schools need to be safe, but are quick-fix security measures enough to prevent future violence?
By Amelia Harper • March 5, 2018 -
Michigan governor proposes additional funding for early intervention
More than a third of the children served in the program do not require later special education services.
By Linda Jacobson • March 2, 2018 -
Trendline
Curriculum
Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
By K-12 Dive staff -
Students with 'benefit mindset' ready to improve communities
Teaching students the power of altruism impacts both academic achievement and social-emotional development.
By Roger Riddell • March 2, 2018 -
Report: Federal government should take action on ensuring equitable funding
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights suggests that the federal government reward states and districts that are increasing resources for underserved students.
By Amelia Harper • March 2, 2018 -
Schools face new challenges with ESSA's financial transparency requirement
School-level spending reports are required by December 2019 and will likely spark more equity conversations.
By Amelia Harper • March 2, 2018 -
Detroit program will pair students of color with mentors who look like them
While announcing the 5,000 Role Models of Excellence Project, Superintendent Nikolai Vitti noted the importance of mentors to his success after his father left.
By Roger Riddell • March 1, 2018 -
Interoperability would make data more valuable to educators
Ensuring data can be gathered and managed by one system remains a hurdle to using the massive amount of information available to schools and districts.
By Roger Riddell • March 1, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Students gain workforce skills through part-time jobs
But teens sometimes struggle to balance school with being a "reliable employee."
By Linda Jacobson • March 1, 2018 -
Schools need industry input to help students connect learning to the real world
When industry experts connect with the classroom, students are more likely to discover their passion and a reason for learning.
By Amelia Harper • March 1, 2018 -
Dogs go to school as part of social-emotional learning programs
In New York City, for example, 42 schools are participating in a pilot comfort dog program.
By Linda Jacobson • March 1, 2018 -
Blended learning success necessitates awareness of pitfalls
Digital tools cannot substitute for good pedagogy.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2018 -
How feasible is 'computer science for all'?
Budgets fight against equity when it comes to a ‘for all’ curriculum.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Study of rhetoric boosts media literacy, critical thinking
Students can decipher hidden meanings using rhetoric and then use these tools themselves.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Virtual reality brings the world into the classroom
While VR is primarily in the hands of early adopters, educators are slowly opening content to students one headset at a time.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Schools widen inclusion of LGBTQ topics
Giving voice to traditionally disenfranchised groups helps all students see themselves reflected in the world.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Instead of guns, some teachers ask for more resources to keep schools safe
Books, counselors and smaller class sizes are among their requests.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Adobe report finds tech necessary to equip students with needed creative skills
Educators still face roadblocks in using tech to build creative problem-solving and critical-thinking skill sets, however.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Study: When students feel positive toward schoolwork, they learn more
The part of the brain associated with learning and memory was more active in students with positive attitudes toward math, researchers found.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Applying standards-based grading to project-based learning is challenging — but it can be done
Teachers need to look at fair ways to assess student performance and growth for project-based learning.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Preparing students for work requires revised approach to education
More collaboration between K-12 and higher ed, as well as greater focus on experiential learning, is key to promoting successful careers and technical education strategies.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Can yoga be used as a disciplinary tool?
Yoga may be able to replace detention for minor infractions and be used to teach students self-control.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 28, 2018 -
Should the 4 Cs of 21st century skills make room for one more?
There's an argument to have computational thinking stand on its own as opposed to being a component of critical thinking.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2018 -
Denver students dismayed after district passes on their choice for principal
Newly hired administrator says she will listen to students’ concerns.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 27, 2018 -
Homework's effectiveness varies by grade level
But across the board, quality matters more than the amount of time required to complete an assignment.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2018 -
States expanding data on school report cards, but room for improvement remains
Some need to remove jargon and translate report cards into other languages.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 27, 2018
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