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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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Independent report focuses on student mobility in New York City schools
Homeless students and suspended students were among those most likely to change schools.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 5, 2017 -
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Deep DiveNew project hopes to learn which pre-K experiences lead to later school success
Harvard researchers hope other states will use the study’s design.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 5, 2017 -
DQC: States and teacher prep programs must collaborate to improve with data
A new brief from the Data Quality Campaign recommends that state ed agencies and teacher education programs work to remove silos between them, sharing graduate data that can improve training.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 5, 2017 -
Some lawmakers criticize the way DeVos is handling ESSA approvals
Some Democrats feel DeVos is too lax in approving ESSA plans and protecting disadvantaged students.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
'De-colonizing the curriculum' critical to improving outcomes for students of color
Experts say an investment in more culturally relevant materials will go a long way.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Oct. 5, 2017 -
Individualizing homework assignments can support personalized instruction
Personalized learning doesn't have to end when students leave the classroom.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 5, 2017 -
Increasing math instruction for ELLs could boost literacy skills
Smartphones could be used to access math lessons for additional at-home practice.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 4, 2017 -
A decade in, flipped learning maintains its momentum
The rise of digital video and interactive learning resources has facilitated the parallel rise of more active learning models since Jon Bergmann and Aaron Sams first conceptualized the "flipped" approach.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 4, 2017 -
Brain science one more thing to consider when adopting ed tech
Breakout sessions at a recent gathering of neurologists, psychiatrists and researchers from across the U.S. covered how brain science research can benefit education — especially when guiding tech adoption.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 4, 2017 -
California schools faced with growing homeless population
Immigration, poverty and lack of affordable housing are leaving more students homeless.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 4, 2017 -
Supreme Court to weigh in on teacher union fees
The court's current makeup could see an overturning of decades of precedent set by Abood v. Detroit Board of Education, with high stakes for the future of teacher unions.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 4, 2017 -
Updated DARE program covers opioid addiction in new curriculum
The program now opts for a focus on making healthy decisions “instead of spending 45 minutes lecturing students about drugs,” according to the website.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Artificial intelligence is already improving education in small steps
Through programs that automate grading or identify learning gaps, AI is already helping educators save time and redirect focus on additional one-on-one time with students.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 3, 2017
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