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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Report: Schools have role in preparing aspiring teachers to be 'learner ready'
The report refers to a “third space” in which PK-12 schools and universities work together to create clinical experiences for teaching candidates.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Cambridge K-12 standards enhancing students' college-readiness
Why college administrators need to know about this international curriculum employed by 10,000 schools worldwide and a growing number in the U.S.
By Shalina Chatlani • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Deep Dive
What's on the horizon for ed tech in 2018?
We asked four experts what they see as the biggest trends — and what they're most wary of.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Move toward less centralization gaining traction in school security
New approaches to visitor management and including staff members in decisions about safety strategies are also trending.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Quality Counts finds U.S. education remaining average
According to the annual report card issued by the Education Week Research Center, the nation again earns a C on educational performance.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Schools look at new ways to address food waste issues
New strategies encourage school lunch consumption and convert wasted food into opportunities to benefit others.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 18, 2018 -
Tech tools boost learning from STEM to the arts, but aren't a shortcut for hard work
Apps and handheld devices are helping students learn to play musical instruments, practice compositions, and even write musical scores.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Asking students to write in every class — even PE — may boost literacy
Alarmed by his students' lack of writing ability, a California principal started a program demanding kids write in every class, every day — and scores are on the rise.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Scrum helps students feels valued — and gets class projects marked done
A little organization goes a long way with project-based learning.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Using books to battle gender clichés
Finding narratives where girls play the starring role requires some sleuthing.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Dropping school backpacks for saws and hammers
Hands-on learning can breathe color into math lessons.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Nude paintings, war photos and language: Is anything off-limits if it's educational?
Recent controversies have again raised the question of whether students should be shielded from material that might make them feel uncomfortable.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Report says NAEP's 'proficiency' term is misleading
At least half of 8th graders in only three countries — Singapore, Republic of Korea and Japan — meet NAEP's proficiency level in math.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Put students at the heart of social media policies to enhance learning
The variety of platforms can benefit the classroom and teach digital citizenship.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Report: 'Savvy leadership' necessary to make district-charter collaboration work
Partnerships are less likely to occur in districts with declining enrollment.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Education top-of-mind as state legislatures reconvene
With the implementation of ESSA, states now face more decisions regarding school accountability as well as the age-old battle of finding more funding.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 17, 2018 -
Effective school promotion must focus on each school's unique story
Schools need to create a brand that makes them stand out like a “purple cow” if they are to be effective.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 17, 2018
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