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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 -
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 -
Learning isn't always linear
A “distributed concept” style of teaching is gaining interest as a learning method.
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
Flex time: Schools break out of scheduling ruts to improve learning for students, teachers
Newer designs accommodate instructional needs and teach students time management skills.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 14, 2018 -
Identifying prospective teachers in high school builds stronger pipeline
Amid concerns around shortages and the lack of diversity in the teaching profession, some states and school districts are looking to grow-your-own programs to help fill the gaps.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 14, 2018 -
Bill and Melinda Gates may focus on issues beyond education to address poverty in the U.S.
Tackling root issues related to poverty could also improve the Gates Foundation's education efforts.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 14, 2018 -
Strategies from other disciplines can inspire school leaders
Books from the fields of business, the military and even the arts can make leaders more well-rounded and give them ideas they can use to inspire others.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 14, 2018 -
Lessons in empathy can start with teachers
These teachers walked halls during class transitions, ate cafeteria food and took part in class activities to better understand the students’ perspective.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 13, 2018 -
Defining the 'modern' classroom harder than it sounds
Technology and flexible seating accompany pushes for critical and creative thinking, but to what end?
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 13, 2018 -
In Brownsville, TX, 'old-fashioned style' yields major gains for low-income students
Some 94% of students in the district qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet 85% of its schools perform above average on state assessments.
By Pat Donachie • Feb. 13, 2018 -
Federal budget proposal would slash teacher training funds
What will happen to professional development for teachers if the cuts happen?
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 13, 2018 -
Non-instructional staff need professional development, too
Some districts go beyond the requirements to provide training that allows staff members to contribute to the overall school environment.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 13, 2018 -
As mentors, Olympians share lessons with students on determination, perseverance
Gold medal bobsledder Steve Mesler co-founded Classroom Champions because he wanted to have a deeper impact on students than giving “one-off” speeches about staying healthy.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 12, 2018
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