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'No-fail' grading may better reflect student knowledge
Since grade requirements are so variable, new forms of assessment may provide more information about student knowledge and effort.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 16, 2017 -
VR immerses prospective teachers in classroom chaos
A University of Buffalo, SUNY, program uses a VR headset and 360-degree videos to place pre-service teachers in the thick of challenges like students playing on cell phones.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 15, 2017 -
Study: Inclusion impacts teaching time, but is far from sole factor
More training and better supports are needed to best facilitate efforts to include students with disabilities in general education classrooms.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 15, 2017 -
School nurse shortage poses risks to students
In North Carolina, for example, some nurses are responsible for providing care for as many as six schools.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 15, 2017 -
Surge in hate speech has educators concerned
Anecdotal reports indicate an increase in hate speech and racially-charged incidents this fall in schools.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 15, 2017 -
Diversifying teaching staff requires focus, homegrown strategies
Having teachers who reflect a variety of cultural backgrounds and life experiences can lead to improvements in student success.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 15, 2017 -
Report: In making changes, many states leave key Common Core components intact
While it doesn't make direct comparisons, Achieve's new report finds the standards mostly remain as intended following adjustments in states that made revisions.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 14, 2017 -
Marijuana legalization creates drug education challenges
A RAND Corporation researcher notes that students tend to think that if it’s legal, it must be OK for them to use it.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 14, 2017 -
Schools get creative to encourage physical activity
The goal of less-traditional approaches to curriculum is to incorporate activities that students are more likely to enjoy and pursue outside of school as well.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 14, 2017 -
Universal dyslexia screening improves odds of success in school
As the understanding of dyslexia increases, schools must be aware of new strategies to address the condition.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 14, 2017 -
School districts seek more cost-effective PD approaches
Are most professional development options for teachers worth the hefty price tag?
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 14, 2017 -
Iowa joins states proposing school climate surveys in ESSA plans
The surveys would fulfill a requirement for a school quality or student success indicator in the state's accountability system.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 13, 2017 -
As devices replace textbooks, should students be charged fees?
State laws requiring public schools to provide free textbooks to students must be updated with the times, and so too must funding, as an ongoing debate in Ohio shows.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 13, 2017 -
SEL for adults: Schools add programs to support teachers' mental health
One program developed by a University of Virginia researcher, for example, focuses on helping teachers identify stress and emotions that occur during the school day
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 13, 2017 -
California introduces measures to stem the preschool-to-prison pipeline
States are looking to apply new federal guidelines designed to reduce the number of preschool expulsions.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 13, 2017 -
William & Mary is joining a national effort to turn soldiers into teachers
The institution is hosting a new hub — Troops to Teachers Virginia Center — that helps veterans and current army members enter the world of teaching.
By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 13, 2017 -
Study: Chicago Public Schools leading in academic growth
Once labeled the worst school district in the nation, and despite lagging in national performance averages, the district's growth is outpacing its peers.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 13, 2017 -
False assumptions in the classroom can lead to frustration, feelings of failure
The stance that students should already have a certain depth of knowledge, for example, can cloud teacher judgment.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 13, 2017 -
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Pre-to-3: Early educators head to Atlanta
A featured session at the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s annual conference is set to focus on technology use in early childhood.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What K12 administrators need to know about student engagement
Check out our 5 must-read stories on getting students' attention and fostering a passion for learning.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 10, 2017 -
Community schools serve communities, not just students
Schools can be the logical place to connect students and their families with the community resources to make their lives better.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 10, 2017 -
The Hour of Code is approaching: How can your school take part?
A variety of resources exist to help educators introduce students to computer science concepts across grade levels and subjects.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 10, 2017 -
Nevada district uses data tool to increase graduation rates
The tool shows all the credits each student has earned toward graduation.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 10, 2017 -
New study reveals impact of school environment on gender-based reading scores
The research was conducted in part because research shows that girls generally outperform boys on almost every indicator of educational achievement.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 10, 2017 -
Tech is making ed more inclusive, accessible to students with special needs
Ensuring platforms are completely accessible and that lessons are designed to play to a variety of individual students' strengths are key to lifting the tide for all students.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 9, 2017
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