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Deep Dive
5 tech trends influencing student engagement
With distractions on the rise, what's proving most effective at gaining and maintaining students' attention in the classroom?
By Jessica Leigh Brown • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Schools creating new structures to encourage student voice
One superintendent says the biggest hurdle is "letting go and allowing kids to lead."
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 6, 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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Study: Blending curriculum, PD can help novice teachers improve
A model studied by Mathematic Policy Research includes five institutes throughout the year, on-site coaching and online support.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 6, 2017 -
For PBL success, don't get overwhelmed
An instructional coach recommends first and foremost that educators adopting project-based learning "don't go crazy."
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2017 -
District takes steps to address student depression, suicide
The Edmonds School District (WA) began implementing a suicide prevention program that teaches students when to tell an adult they're concerned about one of their friends.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Tech industrialists, administrators ponder how to best equip students for future careers
With economic shifts creating an uncertain future in the workforce, preparing students for careers that may not yet exist takes strategy and knowledge.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Department of Energy
Engineering by Design program helps integrate STEM into curriculum
New York standards-based STEM curriculum helps learning come alive in project-based scenarios.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Tennessee district's enrollment rises after boosting efforts to recruit, retain families
The increase has resulted in an additional $7.6 million in state funding this year.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Coal-mined land may become Kentucky ed cooperative's drone lab
The now-unusable land could see second life as a location to expand STEM learning opportunities to a region in need of an economic turnaround.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Learning Policy Institute offers solutions for 'invisible problem' of teacher retention
Researchers say teacher preparation, school leadership and compensation are critical factors that predict turnover likelihood.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Freshman peer mentoring eases transition, improves high school success
Using carefully selected upperclassmen to mentor incoming students can help in the development of study skills and finding a place in a new school landscape.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Carnegie Corporation partnership offers new funding for parent engagement projects
A new funding match can help enable schools to involve parents in student learning.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 3, 2017 -
New SETDA resource shares digital material procurement best practices
While there's no one-size-fits-all solution for every state or district, bits and pieces of advice from each can assist in crafting the right approach.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Resources to teach financial literacy skills in K-12 are increasing
Basic money principles are among the most practical and valuable skills students can learn.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Motivating failing kids requires new measurement strategies
Keeping track of students' progress when they perform poorly on standardized tests can keep them motivated to learn.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
It's time to address cybersecurity education, say policymakers
A leaky pipeline makes filling critical jobs difficult.
By Shalina Chatlani • Nov. 2, 2017 -
GreatSchools adds more indicators of school quality in new rating system
A new Academic Progress rating will show how much improvement students make during the school year.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Tech coordinator suggests ways to sustain progress after grants expire
Before applying for grants, it's important to ask about short-term plans for using the money and long-term plans for meeting the grant's objectives.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 1, 2017 -
IBM's Watson is helping educators choose relevant math lessons
The famous artificial intelligence can use its understanding of natural language to provide educators with a variety of curricular concepts to use in lesson planning.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Nation's Report Card transitions to digital format
Reading and math results in grades 4 and 8 will be released early next year, allowing more time for analysis of student performance on the digital platform.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Resources are available to help school leaders to become Future Ready
Are you Future Ready? If not, here’s how.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Opt-out movement is slowing as states gain more control of testing requirements
So far, the impact is minimal and seems to be losing steam.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Data is critical in addressing teacher turnover
Identifying the factors most frequently responsible for educators leaving their jobs can help schools and districts retain talent amid ongoing shortages.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 31, 2017 -
RAND issues reports on quality, sustainability of out-of-school time programs
One of the reports focuses on efforts in Dallas, Pittsburgh and Rochester, NY to connect summer learning programs to broader district priorities.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Study finds connection between CTE courses, graduation
Taking career and technical courses in the 11th and 12th grades has more impact on whether students graduate on time or stay in school than taking them in earlier grades.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 31, 2017
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