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Compassion is key in effective classroom management
Students are more likely to follow teachers and administrators alike if they know they care.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Schools ponder the fate of football and its impact
Facing declining participation, some school districts are making tough cuts to their programs.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 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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Study gives administrators data needed to make roads safer around schools
Cell phone use is the most common reason for distracted driving, the study finds.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Districts in Maine might begin serving preschoolers with special needs
Districts would likely need to adapt facilities and hire staff members with expertise in early intervention.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 19, 2017 -
EducationSuperHighway report shows broadband progress, but little room to falter
The “2017 State of States” report, 94% of the nation’s districts are connected to the minimum 100 kbps set by the FCC, but 6.5 million students still lack access ahead of a 2020 goal.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Shared reading experiences boost literacy, sense of community
Listening to a quality audiobook together as students follow along prevents the embarrassment of cold-reading aloud and allows them to hear proper reading techniques.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Teaching civility can reduce school bullying
Creating a positive school climate may have a greater impact than negative approaches.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 19, 2017 -
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By Jonathan Bailey • Sept. 19, 2017 -
8 states now requiring students to pass civics test for graduation
The Civics Education Initiative’s goal is for states to adopt a test that draws questions from the 100 facts about U.S. history and government that immigrants must know to pass a citizenship test.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 18, 2017 -
What’s the best way to prepare for an emergency — and how can SEL help?
Schools must be vigilant not only in preparing for worst-case scenarios, but also in preventing as many as possible.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 18, 2017 -
State teachers of the year detail strategies to encourage perseverance
How did five 2016 state teachers of the year find success by pushing students to take risks and rise to the occasion?
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 18, 2017 -
States focusing more attention on science as they craft ESSA plans
States are looking at ways to take advantage of new guidelines to direct more resources toward science education.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 18, 2017 -
The smart city is paying dividends for school districts
Data gathered by cities can help districts optimize their services and strengthen community cooperation.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 18, 2017 -
STEM and superintendent challenges: The week’s most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on new college prep curriculum options and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Can turning off bells improve school climate?
Administrators say relying on students to get themselves to class on time teaches valuable life skills.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Column
Pre-to-3: New mapping tool provides a data snapshot of youngest students
In the first installment of our new column on early learning, we take a look at an Urban Institute tool giving school and district leaders a more accurate view of future kindergartners.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Toolkit addresses how school resource officers respond to girls of color
A report from Georgetown Law’s Center on Poverty and Inequality and the National Black Women’s Justice Institute calls for specialized training on race and gender issues.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 15, 2017 -
CoSN framework provides model to measure districts’ digital preparation
CEO Keith R. Krueger suggests 10 areas districts should direct special attention to, based on his organization’s Digital Leap Success Matrix.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Changes in school models can create challenges for students
Providing a consistent instructional framework across a school district can increase student stability and engagement.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Administrators must determine which STEM programs are right for their district
What questions should administrators ask when considering STEM initiatives?
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Researcher: AI won’t replace teachers
Robots won’t be leading classrooms anytime soon, but tech can take over a number of tasks and give educators more time to focus on individual students.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 14, 2017 -
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Aspen Institute panel’s research stresses SEL importance in future careers, relationships
The scientists also point to “a small, but growing, body of evidence” that SEL programs can contribute to teacher well-being and reduce teacher and administrator turnover.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 14, 2017 -
Can behavior mapping help teachers more effectively address challenging students?
With mapping behavior, educators draw a map of their classroom and trace their paths during typical pedagogy, noting their own actions in various locations.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Panelists: It’s time to re-think the approach to social-emotional learning in the classroom
Researchers agreed there’s a need to better consider how educators approach helping others understand the need for potentially transformational reform.
By Pat Donachie • Sept. 14, 2017 -
States re-examine approaches to district takeovers
Is the creation of a state-controlled school district an effective route to transformation?
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 14, 2017
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