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School police embrace SEL efforts in Oakland
Officers employed by the district in schools like Castlemont High School are tasked with a focus on staff and student relationships.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 29, 2018 -
Report details NYC's efforts to expand arts instruction
In some high-needs schools, the arts are being used as a turnaround strategy.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 29, 2018 -
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Curriculum
Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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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 -
Flu season causes widespread school closings in at least 12 states
With this year’s flu season on track to be one of the worst in recent years, school administrators need to plan ahead for outbreaks.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 29, 2018 -
FETC, assessment and institutional innovation: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on higher ed affordability, creativity in schools and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 26, 2018 -
Fariña: 'Invest in the best' when choosing principals
A new podcast series, including an interview with NYC Chancellor Carmen Fariña, highlights efforts to build a pipeline of effective school leaders.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 26, 2018 -
Teaching assertiveness over aggression key to SEL efforts
Teaching students how to respectfully stand their ground without being unkind has benefits across a number of social-emotional skills.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 26, 2018 -
Jeff Bezos makes donation to media literacy organization
The Amazon founder and Washington Post owner sees a need to teach students to discern fact from opinion.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 26, 2018 -
Detroit superintendent worries about impact of looming Michigan literacy law
Nikolai Vitti is cautiously optimistic that reading scores will improve but warns the district is far from ready to deal with the law's consequences.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 26, 2018 -
Deep Dive
FETC 2018: Ken Robinson argues 2 key points in support of creative schools
More pressure is needed from the bottom up if a push for creativity over standardization is to continue forcing change in schools.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 25, 2018 -
Philanthropists donate $35M to LA school network they launched 10 years ago
The partnership focuses on improving schools by emphasizing school leadership, effective teachers, and parent and community engagement.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 25, 2018 -
No desks? No problem for this Michigan elementary school
The arrangement has improved the classroom environment because students are more likely to get their favorite seat if they show good behavior.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 25, 2018 -
Study: Student perseverance linked to economic growth
A recent evaluation of PISA results shows that students' ability to push through to the end of a test predicts their country's economic future.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 25, 2018 -
Qualified dual-credit teachers hard to recruit, keep in rural areas
Without additional funding, schools in these areas can't offer competitive salaries to hire or retain teachers who meet the qualifications.
By Jeremy House • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Building students' focus critical in personal learning
A new course works to understand how students learn best, helping them master material well beyond their school years.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Get talking: How to start a foreign language program
Just one out of every five children in the United States have the opportunity to learn a foreign language during their K-12 years.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Real-world projects let students put their learning to the test
When students feel a sense of purpose in their work, they’re more motivated to try.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 24, 2018 -
The argument for courting controversy in the classroom
Respectful discourse is one of the cornerstones of a successful society.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Two is better than one: How cross-curricular materials can deepen student learning
Cross-curricular opportunities can enrich and enliven learning for students.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 24, 2018 -
PBL works best when teachers and students feel supported
Extensive planning is needed to ensure student-led projects don’t derail into chaos.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Texas announces $84.5M plan to improve special education
The plan is a response to a federal report showing that schools were denying services to many students with special needs.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Montgomery County Planning Commission
Can vacant schools help the homeless?
Repurposing unused school buildings can benefit the community.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 24, 2018 -
It's on administrators to create future-ready schools
School and district leaders must foster tech engagement from the "pockets of innovation" among faculty and staff, even as there’s pressure to teach to tests.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Roger Riddell/K-12 Dive
Innovative classroom design requires shift to 'designer' mindset
Embracing that shift requires navigating the hundreds of "micro-decisions" made about classrooms every day to find the choices students would love to make, says Director of Innovative Learning Robert Dillon.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Deep Dive
NWEA unveils K-3 reading fluency test
Researchers and teachers weigh in on using computer and in-person assessments.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 24, 2018
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