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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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Tech boosts reading scores by double digits in Pennsylvania district
Platforms that target content to students based on their interests can keep them more engaged in their work, boosting critical thinking and advanced vocabulary usage.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 10, 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 -
Social-emotional learning can begin on the bus ride
Bus drivers are often the first and last representation of school that students see each day, and the school bus environment often sets the tone for the school day and impacts perceptions of learning.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 10, 2017 -
New York is latest state to tweak, rebrand Common Core
States continue to adapt the Common Core standards to suit their own views of education.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Tech certifications for teachers offer considerable benefits to districts
Despite upfront costs for districts, the investments can pay dividends in and out of the classroom.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Michigan schools use fun, food to increase attendance on 'count day'
Count days have become increasingly important to schools in recent years as the school-age population has declined.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Measures of social-emotional learning not included in states' accountability plans
Even as states and districts expand efforts to weave SEL into curriculum, they are in no rush to hold schools accountable for teaching skills like self-regulation and empathy.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 9, 2017 -
School turnarounds require leadership with a vision
Turning around a school requires commitment, vision, and a tough stance.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 9, 2017 -
New data reveals parents' school communication preferences
Data from the Speak Up Research Project reveals social media may not be the best way to connect with parents.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Recess: How the heck do you approach Columbus Day?
In our first column taking a lighter look at educational issues, we consider the trouble in teaching who actually discovered America and the consequences of Columbus' exploration.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Tech is making STEM ed more accessible for special needs students
Differentiated instruction and enhanced communication options are among ways districts can take advantage of new tech capabilities to better serve students with disabilities.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Survey: Teachers feel more positive toward standards than assessments
Teachers expressed concerns over test difficulty and whether tests measure the skills of students with special needs.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Can VR be a tool for inspiring empathy in higher ed?
Increasingly, stakeholders across the education spectrum are investing in virtual reality to inspire empathy in students and make campus experiences more accessible.
By Pat Donachie • Oct. 6, 2017 -
School safety and climate more important than test scores, new poll reveals
New California poll reveals safety and positive school environment top list of priorities.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 6, 2017 -
School libraries are evolving to meet student needs in a digital age
Today’s school libraries are becoming student-centered learning commons.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 6, 2017 -
Industry and education partnerships key to targeting skills gap in tech
With large numbers of tech jobs going unfilled each year, cross-sector collaboration is vital to giving students the skills they need to enter the workforce prepared.
By Shalina Chatlani • Oct. 6, 2017
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