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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 -
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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Montgomery County Planning Commission
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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