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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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Department of Energy
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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Districts explore new ways to personalize, evaluate PD
Personalized, competency-based learning is not just for students anymore.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 14, 2017 -
Districts explore ways to increase communication with ESL parents
A multicultural world demands creative solutions for increasing teacher-parent communication.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 13, 2017 -
WKU 'train the trainer' program aims to equip educators with STEM skills
Close to a dozen educators from across the nation will learn how to teach modern science skills while building a community of peers for support and guidance.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 13, 2017 -
AFT parent poll shows support for public schools
Respondents' top priorities are for schools to provide a safe environment and help students graduate with the skills they need for college.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 13, 2017 -
Federal grants will support ELL training for teachers
The funds can be used to train teachers as well as administrators, paraprofessionals and others who work with English language learners.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 13, 2017 -
The school gun debate rages on
Will arming school staff better protect students in the event of the unthinkable?
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 13, 2017 -
CoSN toolkit provides guide for superintendents to close digital equity gaps
CoSN CEO Keith Krueger says that, despite being concerned about digital equity, 70% of superintendents report that they aren't doing anything about it.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Amid Harvey and Irma, NC school reflects on recovery after Hurricane Matthew
Princeville Elementary School can offer a window into what schools in Texas and Florida can expect when rebuilding.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Adaptive learning growth highlights heightened cybersecurity concerns
In the wake of cybersecurity events like the recent Equifax breach, protecting student data must be a top priority for districts and schools nationwide.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 12, 2017 -
New study points to benefits of personalized learning
One Alabama district reportedly saw a 72% increase in test scores for grades 3 through 8.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 12, 2017
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