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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 -
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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Montgomery County Planning Commission
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 -
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 -
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 -
Declining education majors could impact the K-12 to college pipeline
The shortage of qualified teachers, as well as poor retention rates in the profession, may be cause for alarm.
By Jeremy House and Shalina Chatlani • Feb. 15, 2018 -
Multi-age classrooms can strengthen personalized learning for students and teachers
Grade-level boundaries don’t matter as much when students learn at their own pace, but combining ages can open new approaches to education.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 15, 2018 -
Michigan joins national debate over the best way to measure school performance
School dashboards are gaining popularity while officials continue to argue over whether to index, grade or rank schools statewide.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 15, 2018 -
Opinion
Civics education: Make it your school district's priority
When statewide civics education policy is insufficient, school districts are in a position to shift the tide themselves.
By Dana Harris and Glenn Barnes • Feb. 14, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Free field trips are just a Skype call away
Curriculum designers can expand a student’s world with just a camera and internet connection.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 14, 2018 -
Not all curriculum is created equally
It’s important to evaluate curriculum brought into the classroom, along with potential bias that may influence its use.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 14, 2018 -
Students ill-served when topics like slavery are glossed over
A report details how slavery is often taught poorly rather than placed in context with its lasting impact, a detail crucial to students' understanding of its legacy.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 14, 2018 -
Passion play: Enthusiasm in the classroom is contagious
Educators who lead successful lessons know how to weave play into their classes while exhibiting a zeal for their subject, and for teaching in general.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 14, 2018 -
Learning isn't always linear
A “distributed concept” style of teaching is gaining interest as a learning method.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 14, 2018 -
Report: Give students with disabilities experience with integrated work
Segregating students into "sheltered" programs is discrimination and limits their career opportunities, the authors say.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 14, 2018
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