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As PD eschews one-size-fits-all, how can administrators better guarantee ROI?
Differentiation, continued support, and measurable goals are stepping stones on the pathway to more effective professional learning opportunities for educators.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Stricter school nutrition guidelines delayed for now
Current sodium levels, flavored milk and non-whole grain menu items can remain in place through the 2018-19 school year.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 4, 2017 -
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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Dive Awards
Policy of the Year: The Every Student Succeeds Act
Ongoing implementation has graduated the nation's primary K-12 law from 2016's Obsession of the Year to 2017's Policy of the Year. And there's a lot to take in.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Partnership of the Year: Port Richmond Partnership Leadership Academy
Wagner College, a private, liberal arts institution that created the academy in collaboration with the New World Foundation’s Civic Opportunities Initiative Network in 2013, is now expanding opportunities to elementary and middle school students.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Obsession of the Year: News and Media Literacy
Last year’s election season — and the fake articles masquerading as real, campaign-related news — sent educators scrambling for resources on how to help students critically evaluate the daily onslaught of media messages in their lives.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Dive Awards
District of the Year: Long Beach Unified School District
Under longtime Superintendent Chris Steinhauser, the district has structured itself for success and sees continued academic gains.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 4, 2017 -
National Board certification now less expensive, easier to obtain
As National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification becomes more accessible to teachers, the organization hopes to certify a million teachers by 2025.
By Amelia Harper • Dec. 4, 2017 -
New approach to personalized learning stresses vulnerability
Creating a safe space that allows students to fail forward can allow them to succeed in innovative ways.
By Amelia Harper • Dec. 4, 2017 -
National recognition program aims to evaluate school-based health centers
The program gives school-based health centers a way to demonstrate how they benefit students and the school communities they serve.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 1, 2017 -
Montgomery County Planning Commission
Era of growing school choice finds parents seeking consultants' expertise
One consultant says she tries to make sure parents make the best use of their time when visiting potential schools.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 1, 2017 -
Data analysis highlights status of K-12 facilities infrastructure
Despite an average age of 44 years, 76% of schools surveyed by the National Center for Education Statistics said their buildings were in "good" or "excellent" condition.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 1, 2017 -
What role do libraries play in computer science ed?
A new grant aims to help public libraries expand access to computer science education beyond the school walls with the goal of increasing diversity in tech fields.
By Amelia Harper • Dec. 1, 2017 -
Cool courses, HEA and Khan: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on institutional assistance to low-income students and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 1, 2017 -
Solving Title I schools' problems still achievable by low-tech means
A principal at one of the fastest improving schools in Nevada shares how research into proven educational strategies helped facilitate a turnaround.
By Amelia Harper • Dec. 1, 2017 -
'Family Playlists' the latest infusion of tech into parent-teacher communications
The model uses a two-part assignment to get parents more directly involved in the learning process.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 30, 2017 -
Survey: Public school parents less satisfied with engagement opportunities
The survey asked parents, for example, whether they are encouraged to visit and observe classrooms and whether teacher conferences accommodate their schedules.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 30, 2017 -
Better teaching through technology? Only with thoughtful preparation
Educators must ensure a cautious approach to tech use that doesn't make students overly reliant upon it to complete tasks and solve problems.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 30, 2017 -
STEM expands once again — to include sports?
Trigonometry can be connected to baseball, for example, and biking can teach concepts such as force and aerodynamics.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 30, 2017 -
Gallup poll: Superintendents see high-quality teacher, principal candidates waning
Some 66% of district superintendents report a declining number of new, highly qualified teacher candidates, with 43% additionally reporting declines in principal candidates.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 29, 2017 -
Study: State ed funding still lagging below pre-recession levels
Many districts have not restored teaching and other positions.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 29, 2017 -
Report: Teacher planning, collaboration time varies widely across districts
At the secondary level, some teachers receive less than a half-hour for planning, while in one California district teachers have more than three times that amount.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 29, 2017 -
Students may be best resource to combat bullying
Because teachers cannot be everywhere, schools must develop strategies to empower students.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 29, 2017 -
Special ed practices vary greatly from state to state, report reveals
States with the highest numbers of students classified with special needs were less likely to agree that the number was correct.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 29, 2017 -
Dive Awards
Announcing the nominees for the 2017 K-12 Dive Awards
Ahead of the Dec. 4 reveal of this year's winners, take a look at the complete list of this year's nominees.
By Roger Riddell , Linda Jacobson • Nov. 28, 2017 -
Online professional development site to expand virtual coaching model
Under BetterLesson's model, district administrators choose focus areas connected to their instructional priorities and then match teachers with coaches based on several factors.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 28, 2017
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