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Makerspaces expanding STEM opportunities in rural schools
In many cases, these efforts have also served to benefit the surrounding community, such as with Montana high school students creating air sensors.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Children of ELL parents have less chance of enrolling in preschool
Early childhood education is less utilized by the students who need it most.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 20, 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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Software solutions can streamline school operations, saving time and money
In the future, ERP software may become even more valuable as a predictive tool indicating future maintenance issues, targeting students likely to fall behind, and estimating school population numbers
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Districts tap paraprofessionals to meet demand for special ed teachers
Familiarity with students can be a benefit, but the transition into new roles can also be a challenge.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 19, 2017 -
States use ESSA plans to highlight importance of early learning
A recent analysis from New America focuses on how states are incorporating indicators related to young children’s learning into their plans.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Trump lagging on Ed Dept staffing compared to previous administrations
The process to fill out top positions at the U.S. Department of Education has lagged that of Barack Obama, for example, by as much as nearly eight months.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Teacher burnout can be mitigated by building resilience
Administrators can help teachers learn strategies to protect their emotional well-being and prevent burnout.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Alternative teacher credentialing offers options to school districts
Teachers with non-traditional backgrounds can help school districts, with the right supports in place.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Massachusetts consortium's report details state's personalized learning progress
The report is expected to serve as a blueprint to provide districts with more opportunities to share best practices.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 18, 2017 -
NYU study: Students in K-8 model more academically confident than middle school peers
The study tracked over 5,700 students from 1,712 schools who were mostly in 8th grade during the 2006-07 school year.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 18, 2017 -
How can your school make the most of its E-rate application?
Filing as early as possible and avoiding a slew of common mistakes are among ways to ensure the benefits of the FCC-administered funding are maximized.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Instructional coaches need sensitive approach to guiding veteran teachers
While instructional coaches can teach veteran instructors, they can learn from them as well.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 18, 2017 -
New Illinois funding method attempts to solve educational inequity issues
Will evidence-based funding solve ongoing problems for school districts or create new challenges?
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Canadian school finds personalized success with co-teaching model
Overhauling the traditional classroom model is necessary to provide new opportunities, but it may not be as drastic a change as you expect.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Educators call on school leaders to unblock social media in the classroom
Teachers say they are missing out on digital citizenship learning opportunities around using social media responsibly.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Summer reading program boosts students' literacy skills
The program is part of a Tennessee initiative to improve reading among students.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 17, 2017 -
California poll reveals strong support for increased science, computer instruction
Though many respondents had no clue what the Next Generation Science Standards are, in theory they support them.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Lawsuits for high school football-related head injuries are on the rise
School districts need to make sure they are prepared to deal with consequences of concussions.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Recent polls reveal what parents want most from schools
Among the takeaways: A majority of respondents to two of the four polls reveal perceptions of a lack of funding as the biggest problem facing their local schools.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Highly successful Pennsylvania district not done adjusting its approach
Despite recognition in a variety of areas, North Allegheny School District leaders conducted six months of research to identify ways it could continue to improve.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Partnership will let Ohio students earn EMT certification in high school
Students will learn to save lives, transport patients and assess emergency situations.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 16, 2017 -
California joins other states in abandoning high school exit exams
The exam was originally implemented in 1999 as a way to improve student achievement, but appears to skew toward white and Asian students and failed to reflect the Common Core standards adopted in the interim.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Quiz: Which fictional school administrator best fits your personality?
Are you more Joe Clark or Ed Rooney? Take our quiz to find out!
By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Addressing military-connected students' needs requires special consideration
Flexibility and understanding are key to working with students in military families.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Column
Pre-to-3: Global Read Aloud connects young readers around the world
This second installment of our Pre-to-3 column looks at how young children are connecting with peers across the globe by reading the same books.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 13, 2017
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