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Pre-to-3: Study examines drama's links to early literacy
Theatrical approaches give students “another language” to show what they’ve learned.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 12, 2018 -
Tech helps California students produce award-winning media
Students at Rancho Minerva Middle School have put their digital media skills to the test, producing a short film that won a national award and influenced district purchasing.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 12, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔ 
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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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Competency-based approaches essentially freshen up an older model, author says
Rose L. Colby, author of “Competency-Based Education,” feels the approach does more to prepare students via the “real-world” learning concept that was gaining steam before the No Child Left Behind era intervened.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 12, 2018 -
Design Tech High School opens as newest example of innovative school design
The charter school opened in January on Oracle’s corporate campus in Redwood City, CA, as part of a public-private partnership.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 12, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Hiring teachers based on 'likability' is not the best practice
A pair of new reports examine successful recruitment strategies.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 11, 2018 -
Report: California's class-size reduction effort led to academic gains
Smaller classes drew students from private schools and even led families to move into different neighborhoods so their children could attend schools involved in the program.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 11, 2018 -
Gates Foundation asks for proposals supporting Networks for School Improvement
The initiative was announced in the fall when Bill Gates detailed a shift in the foundation's educational philanthropy priorities, and the request for proposals will be open through Feb. 21.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 11, 2018 -
School libraries continue evolving to meet students' needs
Supervisors of media services for one of the largest school districts in the nation share what they learned in 2017 and reflect on the future of school libraries.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 11, 2018 -
Tennessee superintendent gets chance to build district from ground up
With the opportunity to lead an entirely new school district, David Stephens was able to implement new ideas to improve student achievement.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 11, 2018 -
A great STEM education starts with teacher training
For students to get the science, tech, engineering and math education they need, teachers need to continue their own education.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Aptitude tests may limit students' career options, passions too early
Students and educators should instead approach these assessments cautiously, using them to start a conversation about interests and ambitions rather than viewing them as definitive results.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Who said equations can't equal fun?
How to get students amped to read angles, measure distances and add fractions remains a challenge in many schools.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Algebra, Spanish and Bank Loans 101: The growing need for financial literacy in high school
Few would disagree that teaching financial literacy to K-12 students is important, so why are high-quality lessons on topics like money management so few and far between?
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Designing lessons in the dark?
Educators have a tough time locating the most recent studies when building curriculum.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Ravitch: Technology is a tool, not a panacea
Technology can bring risks to students if not used appropriately and thoughtfully.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Technical writing opens literacy learning opportunities in computer science
Focusing on computational literacy and the importance of verbs in programming can help educators strengthen coding instruction and literacy skills.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Virginia's Fairfax school district doubles down on diversifying teaching staff
The district's learner population is 60% students of color, but only 18% of its teachers are non-white.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Poll finds American STEM ed lagging compared to other nations
STEM education is a top priority for many schools, with women and minorities still under-represented in related fields.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Studies: Teacher collaboration rises when classrooms are closer
Educators were more likely to share ideas and practices with peers in the classrooms closest to their own.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 10, 2018 -
Louisiana works to reverse high retention rates
One study shows that 23% of students in the state have been held back, compared with 9% nationally.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Maine spending welfare funds on after-school programs
Critics say the plan takes cash away from low-income families needed to meet basic needs.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Pennsylvania administrator says meaningful innovation requires sky-high goals
Schools must strive to improve by at least 10 times to overcome obstacles presented by policies and slow rates of change, according to Samuel Mormando.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Can subscription boxes personalize professional development for teachers?
A Maryland educator has adapted the concept to provide suggested websites, tools, ideas and resources tailored specifically to individual teachers.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Despite ESSA flexibility, most districts still lack choice on high school assessments
So far, only two states have plans to let districts use the ACT or SAT as an alternative to a state assessment in high school.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 9, 2018 -
Report: Coaching is a promising PD strategy for early educators
The report recommends that administrators be wary of coaching models that promise immediate results and notes that broader changes are usually necessary to see changes in teacher practice.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 8, 2018
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