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