K-12: Page 144
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New Los Angeles magnet school boasts college feel with community connections
Rethinking school design can save on maintenance costs while improving connections with the community.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Study: 'Word gap' research contributes to low expectations
New research suggests efforts to narrow the gap have created “deficit-based thinking” among educators toward low-income immigrant students from Latin America.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Trendline
Learning Loss
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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Charters urged to improve services for special needs students
A few charter networks are beginning to address issues like dyslexia, which is a first step toward helping students with Individual Education Programs (IEPs) get the help they need and graduate.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Solid curriculum is essential for tech, active learning success
Personalization or the interactive nature of digital media can enhance the overall experience, but does it ultimately matter if the material being presented doesn't build a well-rounded foundation of knowledge?
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Experiential learning provides a chance to re-shape student and staff perspectives
Outward Bound celebrated its annual benefit dinner this week, with numerous alumni and educators espousing on the values and benefits of the organization.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Florida, Rhode Island join states requiring recess
Recess also allows opportunities for students to put social-emotional learning into practice.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Tech is helping educators identify where students disengage with tests
Aside from providing real-time intervention opportunities, data showing when students are likely to disengage can help educators or vendors craft more engaging tests and boost student success.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Educators recommend blended approach to writing instruction
Some researchers suggest that texting and social media have resulted in students writing shorter passages and not fully communicating ideas.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Poverty will continue to significantly hinder further grad rate increases
California alone has over 200,000 students considered homeless under federal standards, and that population has risen 20% since 2014.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Rutgers launches new social justice prep program for future educators
Diversifying the teaching force isn't enough; educators from all backgrounds must know how to relate to an increasingly diverse student population.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Two NYC high schools to require all staff members to reapply amid renewal efforts
Rehiring decisions will be made by committees at each school, which will include the principal and an equal number of union and city appointees authorized to hire as many or as few of the staff members as they like.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Electric school buses can offer longterm cost savings
However, the technology is fairly new and the upfront costs are high as a result.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Students need better methods for monitoring their progress
Even in the early grades, students can monitor their growth through methods such as checklists and data notebooks.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Schools fight spread of 'fake news' through news literacy lessons
Digital natives are astute when it comes to navigating social media, but researchers say "they are easily duped" by content.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Ed Dept slashes 72 special ed guidance documents
Among the documents rescinded in the latest round of regulatory trimming are those detailing how schools can use federal funding for special education.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Philadelphia district plans to revamp, expand school arts programs
A new study shows that, in some cases, the only arts programming available is provided by a community-based organization during an after-school program.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Creating a school brand vital in a competitive, digital age
Marketing becomes even more necessary in an age where educational dollars follow students and can mean the difference between offering vibrant expanded programs or barely getting by on the basics.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Teachers can impact bullying more than they realize
Social-emotional strategies for teachers and students can mitigate bullying in schools.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Schools look for new ways to match students with mentors
Recent findings from The National Mentoring Partnership show that many programs have a hard time keeping mentors.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Georgia school's biotech program sets standard for high-tech personalization
Former wildlife biologist and University of Wisconsin lecturer Marc Pedersen leads the award-winning, highly selective program at Paulding County High School in Dallas, GA.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Gates Foundation adjusts K-12 funding priorities, abandons teacher eval investment
In a recent speech, Bill Gates said new funding would place a greater focus on supporting "locally driven solutions" for student achievement from networks of districts, schools and teachers.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Schools in fire-ravaged areas prepare to address new homeless population
Schools in Sonoma Valley brace for a new, more challenging reality as classes are set to resume.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Shuffling principals can sometimes improve overall school district effectiveness
Moving principals can avoid complacency, placing some experienced administrators in more needy schools or where they are most likely to have the greatest impact.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Anxiety could explain why some students are chronically absent
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America estimates that school refusal caused by anxiety affects 2-5% of school-age children.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Independent charter schools seek to separate themselves from large networks
Their new organization does not yet have a name, but it has already adopted a manifesto.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 20, 2017
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