NYC study highlights challenges in closing the achievement gap

Increasing diversity does not always equate to true integration, co-author of new study says.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 2, 2018

PBIS disciplinary approach rapidly expanding

California, like several other states, is implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, which focuses on positive messaging and is successfully reducing suspensions.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 2, 2018

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Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.

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Schools need industry input to help students connect learning to the real world

Dive Brief: Linking classrooms to the real world by connecting students to industry experts who can educate them about careers can help students find the “why” behind learning, eSchoolNews reports. This strategy is increasingly important as roughly 78% of all available jobs wi...

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 1, 2018

Study: Gains from Oklahoma's pre-K last through middle school

The positive findings held up after a series of "robustness checks."

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 1, 2018

FETC: How can administrators ensure digital-age classrooms are best serving learners?

In a few short years, every K-12 student will have been born in the 21st century, but none of their teachers will be.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 1, 2018

Rural Kentucky co-op expands digital access to mental health services

Referrals for mental health and poor behavior are reportedly down across the 70 Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative schools using the program.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 1, 2018

Effective teacher collaboration requires time and focus

Administrators need to allow teachers time to focus on these five areas of collaboration.  

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 1, 2018

Special ed teacher retention requires unique supports

Administrators need to understand the additional needs and challenges of these educators for better retention as well as recruitment.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 1, 2018

Has the bell rung on the 45-minute class period?

The format may constrain teaching by not allowing for longer deep-dives into subject matter, but putting a flexible learning day into play is not a simple decision.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 31, 2018

Weaving social-emotional skills into lessons a necessity

Educators must seamlessly weave skills like thoughtfulness and empathy into classroom lessons to better prepare them for workforce demands.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 31, 2018

How UDL can lift learning for every student

Educators who are not experts in universal design for learning can still put changes into effect by finding resources online and tapping into other colleagues in their community.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 31, 2018

Students understand more when learning is spread over stages

Giving students adequate classroom time to learn and understand material is crucial.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 31, 2018

Tweet away: Social media can be a powerful classroom tool

Incorporating these platforms into curriculum isn't a simple leap, but there's value in students' familiarity with them and the benefits they offer.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 31, 2018

Bringing the beat: Spoken word, debate and role-playing enhance ELA curriculum

Educators are using a variety of engaging, outside-the-box formats to build research, literacy and critical thinking skills.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 31, 2018

Ed Dept tells 'data story' with new website on English learners

The site provides information on most common languages spoken by ELs, as well as EL populations in districts.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 31, 2018

Study: SC public Montessori students achieving at higher rates than peers

The five-year study showed that scores on state tests were 6% to 8% higher for Montessori students, and black and low-income students performed well.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 31, 2018

Teaching students about sexual harassment paramount

With sexual harassment a common theme in news broadcasts, schools need to educate students about how to recognize and avoid it.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 31, 2018

Collaborative leadership can benefit schools

"Shared leadership" allows teachers to grow in the profession and can increase retention. 

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 31, 2018

Report: Southern states need to pick up the pace in closing achievement gaps

Business-led organizations highlight past progress and areas for further improvement.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 30, 2018

Drawing attention to students' strengths boosts outcomes

Limiting criticism in favor of a positivity-minded approach can improve students' sense of belonging while also demonstrating valuable leadership skills.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 30, 2018

DACA decision could impact 8,800 educators

Districts nationwide have hired teachers on work permits under the program, but many could face deportation if the program is ended.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 30, 2018

School bus conversions can create new space for special projects

A little creativity and commitment of resources can lead to this cost-effective way to serve students and the community.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 30, 2018

Educator finds classroom success with independent learning center model

Encouraging innovation in teachers and independence in students can transform the learning environment.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 30, 2018

School boards, teachers unions team up to fight DACA changes

A new trend toward collective bargaining “for the common good” addresses larger issues beyond wages and benefits in an effort to improve the lives of students.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 30, 2018

Support programs can boost number of male Hispanic teachers in classrooms

Programs such as the University of Colorada Denver’s NxtGEN and the Pathways2Teaching program provide support through the obstacles aspiring educators may face on the path to a teaching degree.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 29, 2018