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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 -
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 -
RAND report highlights initial results of NYC community schools initiative
Challenges include staff turnover in both schools and partner organizations, as well as feelings that managing the partnerships takes time away from other duties involved in leading a school.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Students gain valuable real-world experience as IT volunteers
A number of districts are building and using student expertise by letting them serve as tech support aides, cutting help desk response times in the process.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 13, 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 -
Classrooms may work better when guided by principles, not rules
Having the classroom community establish principles of behavior can aid critical thinking skills.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Community Eligibility Provision addresses food insecurity issues in more schools
Eliminating a paperwork requirement allows more students in low-income areas to access free meals at school.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Dive Into STEM: Engaging diverse students requires an inward look
Educators across the spectrum have the power to inch students forward and build confidence in their abilities, rather than blaming them.
By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Sponsored by Turnitiin
Is Recycling Your Own Work Plagiarism?
What does it mean to self-plagiarize? Discover how you and your students can learn to identify and avoid this practice when writing.
By Jonathan Bailey • Oct. 12, 2017 -
SETDA report details intricacies between states' ed tech purchasing practices
States vary on whether decisions are made at the state or local level, and the report identifies California, Louisiana, Utah and Indiana as leaders.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Report: Time, planning, support, PD necessary for blended learning success
A survey of teachers in 38 states by the Foundation for Blended and Online Learning and the Evergreen Education Group identifies key takeaways and strategies for implementing blended models.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Court rules school out of line in disciplining social media post
A preliminary ruling states that a Pennsylvania high school stepped beyond its authority when it cut a student from the junior varsity cheerleading team.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Increasingly popular, restorative justice aims to keep students on track amid disciplinary concerns
In an ongoing effort to curb the school-to-prison pipeline, schools are continuing to seek alternatives to suspension.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Career tech courses becoming core subjects
The lines between college and career tracks blur in an evolving job market.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 12, 2017 -
New book argues tech might not always be best for engaging students
The book’s authors are not opposed to technology in the classroom, but they stress that the devices sometimes get in the way of engaging students in learning.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Tech used in traditional therapy can boost school counselors' efforts
Text and video chat, apps and online group sessions can help students feel safe, encourage self-monitoring, and keep parents informed of available services.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Empathy instilled through fictional literature can curb bullying
Books allow students to understand someone else’s circumstances and empathize with those who might be different from them.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Opinion
Why students in public and private high schools will all benefit from a mastery transcript
The current system is ill-equipped to prepare today’s students for the world they’ll inherit.
By Patricia Russell and Susan Bell • Oct. 11, 2017 -
California demands $2M refund from virtual charters
An audit indicates the schools misused state funds.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Regular exercise boosts leadership skills in school leaders
As school leaders become more active, they offer an example to other staff members, which in turn improves health practices and can encourage team-building.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Montgomery County Planning Commission
Florida district expecting students displaced by hurricane
The Hillsborough County district’s more than 240 schools can accommodate roughly 27,000 more students.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Active learning, projects necessary to boost rural workforces
As traditional blue collar jobs are disrupted by automation, schools must continue innovating to stay ahead of the curve and prepare students — especially in rural districts — for an increasingly tech-driven workforce.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 10, 2017
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