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Florida program would direct additional funds to struggling schools
Two South Florida districts hope to use the Schools of Hope funds to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Retrieved from U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Schools might see more changes to school lunch rules under Trump administration
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has already loosened some of the 2010 law's requirements.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 7, 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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Cloud usage to grow 26% annually in ed through 2021
K-12 in particular has seen cloud usage grow alongside the influx of devices into daily learning due to its ability to increase access via productivity suites and virtual desktops.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 7, 2017 -
South Florida schools close as Irma threatens coast
Several districts and colleges and universities have announced closures as evacuation orders take effect.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Rhode Island models university-industry partnerships for effective workforce development
The emphasis on building vocational programs across higher ed and industry has helped the state's economy rebound in the years following the Great Recession.
By Pat Donachie • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Peer feedback in writing teaches students how to use words to an advantage
Teaching children to assess one another's writing provides benefits to all involved.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Sensory rooms can improve special education comfort, engagement
Providing a safe space for special needs students can improve the school experience, but educators will need additional training to create individualized plans to use such a room in an effective and intentional way.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Cost remains broadband roadblock for many schools
A new survey from CoSN highlights broadband infrastructure challenges in the classroom and beyond.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 6, 2017 -
In-house teacher coaching programs streamline PD, cut costs
Peer-led coaching can greatly improve teacher efficacy — and districts don't necessarily need to look beyond their borders to provide it.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Addressing mold early can net savings for districts
A small maintenance problem can grow into a financial nightmare for school districts if ignored.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Students learn leadership, soft skills with genius hours
The use of genius hours can do more than teach collaborative problem-solving; it can create a community.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Education leaders react to Trump's decision to end DACA
State and district chiefs are calling on Congress to take action on immigration reform.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 5, 2017 -
What should the compulsory age of attendance be?
Indiana lawmakers may consider a new bill on the topic next year, having shot down a proposal two years ago that would have lowered the required age to start school from 7 to 5.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 5, 2017 -
School leaders should tune out charter debates, says former district official
Administrators should also focus on addressing the concerns of "end users."
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Automation-proofing students requires more of schools, districts
College- and career-readiness isn't enough: The K-12 education system now faces the challenge of preparing students for fields that won't be automated via robotics and AI.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Study: SEL tends to produce more engaged citizens, increased voter turnout
Princeton researchers found that students involved in social-emotional learning vote at a rate 11-14% higher than their peers.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Helping students set personal goals can improve attitudes toward standardized testing
Teachers need to find ways to make testing less stressful and more relevant to students.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Cyberbullying concerns prompt cell phone restrictions at Maine middle school
The district will also make an app available for students, parents and teachers to report bullying.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Adaptive learning spending balloons to $41M since 2013
Some schools have developed workarounds using Google Forms and Google Sheets to deliver content to students based on how they respond to questions.
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Social media has a place in writing lessons
Micro-writing via a platform like Instagram or Twitter can provide a space for students to explain the meaning or significance behind a photo or concept, or to create an entire profile centered around a specific project.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 1, 2017 -
RAND study touts economic benefit of later school start times
Researchers say an 8:30 a.m. school start time would eventually save schools money and benefit the U.S. economy by billions of dollars each year.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Teacher ambassadors discuss changing roles in new administration
Representing fellow teachers in an administration that favors increasing school choice is proving a challenge.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Americans value schools that prepare students for the workplace, poll shows
The poll also shows interpersonal skills and services such as after-school programs and mental health support are valued highly.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Many state superintendents earn same as or less than predecessors
An Education Week analysis found pay for top ed officials rising in only half of states despite increasing responsibilities for the role.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Districts expressing support for immigrant students ahead of DACA decision
Florida's Broward County Public Schools is among those intensifying efforts amid rising concerns that families could be affected by potential deportations.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 31, 2017
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