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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 -
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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineLearning 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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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 -
Can vacant schools help the homeless?
Repurposing unused school buildings can benefit the community.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 24, 2018 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Philadelphia 76ers contribute to positive behaviors at school
Working with community partners, such as local sports teams, can allow schools another way to improve student behavior.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Illinois pilots competency-based education programs in 10 high schools
After lagging behind other states in approving competency-based learning options, Illinois is now launching 10 high schools with the approach.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 24, 2018 -
Study: Volunteerism in adolescence can lead to positive health and education outcomes
Activism, however, was linked to more risky behaviors in adulthood, such as substance use.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 23, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Commission shares progress on efforts to expand social-emotional learning in schools
Members of the public are invited to weigh in on final recommendations.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 23, 2018 -
These tips can help educators make it through their first year in any new position
Perhaps chief among them: Try to make time for yourself and don't take too much work home with you.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 23, 2018 -
Chicago Public Schools expands 'Safe Passage' program
The program employs hundreds of people to protect children on the way to and from school.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 23, 2018 -
School-university partnership seeks to improve graduation rates
Students will be able to earn college credit while faculty members examine local issues contributing to low graduation rates.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Ed Dept FERPA ruling may signal greater responsiveness to privacy complaints
The ruling against a virtual school clearly states families can't be required to waive rights under privacy laws as a condition of enrollment or receipt of educational services.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Students and educators alike can benefit from 'coaching' approach to feedback
Robust feedback that provides details on how to improve while sticking to the most necessary information improves outcomes.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Chicago's gains highlight importance of focusing on high-quality school leaders
Over the past four years, student outcomes in Chicago Public Schools have dramatically increased as the district focuses on recruiting, training and retaining high-quality principals.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 22, 2018 -
Alternative training programs can help solve the STEM teacher shortage
Transforming teachers into scientists and scientists into teachers can also increase diversity in the field.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 22, 2018 -
What do personalized learning and marathons have in common?
One administrator finds lessons to be learned for educators from the Nike Breaking2 team's efforts to run a marathon in less than two hours.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 19, 2018 -
Deep Dive
States taking steps to improve services for students in foster care
The Every Student Succeeds Act also includes new protections for students in the child welfare system.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 19, 2018 -
Study: Teach for America alumni more critical of current corps members
Most principals, however, are satisfied with the TFA teachers in their schools and would hire another corps member in the future.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 19, 2018 -
Practicing mindfulness isn't just for students
Though the practice of mindfulness has gained traction among pushes for more social-emotional learning, school leaders may benefit even more.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 19, 2018 -
Survey: 'Very dissatisfied' public school parents more than twice as likely to choose charters
The Rice University study showed that while two-thirds of parents say school choice is always better, only a little more than a third say charter schools are better than district schools.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 19, 2018
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