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How administrators can mitigate professional isolation among special ed teachers
With the shortages growing, administrators must build connections between general and special education teachers.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 22, 2018 -
Budget cuts may weaken federal Impact Aid for districts serving military families
The program helps fill in the tax gap for school districts that include military installations or land belonging to Native Americans or the federal government.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 22, 2018 -
Trendline
Learning Loss
Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments.
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Early adopters eager to bring VR to schools
The value of virtual reality to classroom curriculum is still not fully researched.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 21, 2018 -
Tech tools can allow students to be heard beyond the classroom
But seeing technology as a cure-all solution is a trap educators and administrators must work to avoid.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 21, 2018 -
Tying real-world learning to lessons helps students envision their future
The best learning has a purpose.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 21, 2018 -
How schools can weave anti-bullying, suicide prevention training into curriculum
SEL training can help build inclusion and respect within classrooms.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 21, 2018 -
Deep Dive
‘Alexa, can we go to school today?’
Digital assistants can enhance the classroom experience and throw some fun in the mix.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 21, 2018 -
New campaign highlights states’ school improvement efforts
The States Leading Campaign wants to ensure states are being recognized for the innovative work they’re doing to improve schools and outcomes for students under ESSA.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 21, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Outgoing NYC Chancellor Fariña: Administrators should be curriculum experts, build networks beyond ed
The retiring chief of the nation’s largest school system reflected on her accomplishments, what still needs to be done, and experiences as a woman.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 21, 2018 -
Integrating new tech into the classroom requires support
In a recent study, more than half of principals and two-thirds of technology leaders say their greatest challenge is motivating teachers to implement technology.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 21, 2018 -
Education must look beyond standardized tests to fully measure student growth
Not all students perform well on standardized tests, but individualized approaches that incorporate alternatives like portfolios can provide a more well-rounded view of their progress.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 21, 2018 -
Providing coaching, support boosts principal retention
In New York City Department of Education’s New Principal Support program, first-year principals receive roughly 72 hours of support from a coach.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 21, 2018 -
Student walkouts planned in response to Florida school shooting
At least three events are set for March 14 and 24 and April 20.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 20, 2018 -
California bill would extend ban on unnecessary suspensions
The state has led the way in adopting alternative disciplinary measures to curb the “school-to-prison pipeline,” and SB 607 would extend the ban on “willful defiance” suspensions beyond the early grades.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 20, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Trump budget plan would cut grants to support education data systems
Experts say states still need help in learning how to use the data.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 20, 2018 -
Risk-taking adds value for both educators, students
When administrators encourage a risk-taking culture, they give educators the freedom to innovate while providing an example of those processes for students.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 20, 2018 -
PD during school day needs to be effective, efficient
Administrators can value teachers’ time by creating professional learning opportunities during school hours that are engaging and productive.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 20, 2018 -
AASA survey examines schools’ ongoing funding struggles 10 years after recession
The survey’s release comes as President Trump’s FY19 budget proposal suggests a 5% cut to federal education spending.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 16, 2018 -
Dallas district launching transportation system
Voters decided to close a troubled government-run agency that currently provides bus service to several school districts in the Dallas area.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 16, 2018 -
Support from principals key to classroom success with tech, other initiatives
A recent survey indicates 90% of school principals believe technology is important to student learning, but less than half feel it is used effectively in the classroom.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 16, 2018 -
Report: States implementing practices to increase educational equity
Offering implicit bias training is one way states have tried to improve equity over the past year.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 16, 2018 -
Is high school football worth the risk?
Recent studies show that 20% of high school football players have suffered damage to their brains.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 16, 2018 -
Study compares cost-effectiveness of charters, traditional public schools
The advantage for charter schools ranged from 2% in Houston to almost 70% in Washington, D.C.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 15, 2018 -
Rural, remote schools and districts face unique staffing struggles
Recruitment and retention in “no-stoplight” towns are also hindered by broad definitions of what constitutes a “rural” district.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 15, 2018 -
ISTE partners with Code.org on computer science PD, standards refresh
Educators and experts will have a variety of opportunities to provide feedback throughout the standards revision process.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 15, 2018