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'Project slices' can help educators optimize PBL
Replicating a condensed version of a larger project over the course of a day or so with peers allows educators to reflect on what works and how the assignment can be improved.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 8, 2017 -
More schools considering later start times for older students
A RAND study showed pushing back start times could add more than $80 billion to the economy in terms of higher graduation rates and fewer health problems.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Cambridge curriculum gaining steam in U.S. for college prep
AP and IB programs may have a run for their money as the program expands in the states.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 8, 2017 -
School environment and stability play a role in teacher effectiveness
Administrators can influence teacher effectiveness by putting proper supports in place.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 8, 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 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
Following DACA decision, districts boost efforts to provide support and accurate information
A significant number of educators and school personnel will be impacted alongside students.
By Linda Jacobson • 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 1, 2017
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