K-12: Page 155
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Schools' grad rates might be hiding negative effects of student mobility
Improving data systems along with efforts to reduce mobility could make schools more accountable for all students.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 18, 2017 -
Suburban, private school grade inflation harmful to urban students
The College Board research shows students in private and suburban public high schools have seen GPAs rise compared to their less-affluent urban public school peers despite falling SAT scores.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 18, 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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Neuroscience developments have greatly improved district intervention strategies
Better understanding of how learning works over the past decade has significantly improved the use of technology and new behavioral strategies in RTI and PBIS models.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 18, 2017 -
Dallas charter reimagining discipline strategies in personalized environment
A startup school is experimenting with using restorative practices as a more humane, personalized approach to discipline.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 18, 2017 -
Building a classroom community can lay the foundation for success
Fostering good relationships within the classroom and encouraging an open environment at the beginning of the school year can make managing students easier.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 18, 2017 -
Early home environment impacts elementary success
Researchers found similar outcomes among black, white and Hispanic children as well as those from English- and Spanish-speaking households.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Districts start school year with thoughts on how to handle Charlottesville protests
Experts recommend administrators provide support and professional development to teachers on how to address difficult subjects.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 17, 2017 -
Low-income families gain greater broadband access under Comcast program
Schools can help make eligible families aware of the program, which includes faster download speeds and mobile access.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 17, 2017 -
Study: Teachers need more time, support on personalized learning
A recent RAND study of 40 schools also found educators felt that students worked much slower when allowed to go at their own pace, presenting yet another hurdle.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 17, 2017 -
Chief technology officers emerging as collaborative leaders of modern districts
The role of CTO or CIO has evolved significantly from simple tech support to playing a major role in identifying high-risk students and implementing data-driven strategies to improve outcomes.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 17, 2017 -
Are pre-K 'cram courses' an adequate substitute for full programs?
In lieu of full programming, some students undergo month-long summer programs that teach them how to respond in a classroom setting and introduce them to rudimentary language and math skills.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 17, 2017 -
Research: Principals don't give teachers the truth about performance
Researchers recommend extensive training and more frequent observations to improve this aspect of teacher evaluations.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 16, 2017 -
Michigan administrators detail district's evidence-based approach to improvement
Dearborn Public Schools uses two school improvement visits with classroom walkthroughs annually in each of its 34 schools, aiming to raise outcomes with first-hand evaluation.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2017 -
North Carolina's success provides school broadband access roadmap
The state's process and lessons learned are detailed in digiLEARN's new “Strategic Policy Playbook: Driving Innovation In Education for All Students” report.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2017 -
New survey finds 12% decline in charter support
Education Next's 11th annual poll also finds falling support of merit pay and a steadfast opposition to mandatory union fees.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 16, 2017 -
Snack time offers valuable SEL opportunities
Teaching students to accomplish simple tasks like preparing and serving snacks or clearing up afterwards can instill the pride of accomplishment and the joy of serving others.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 16, 2017 -
New study to explore effectiveness of online credit recovery classes
Researchers will examine programs in Los Angeles, where school leaders have increased the use of online learning to raise graduation rates.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 15, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Districts communicate new lunch debt collection plans, take efforts to end 'shaming'
Some districts erase reduced-price category or take school-wide free lunch option to make sure students eat.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 15, 2017 -
Guest-teaching can help build administrator-teacher relations
A chief academic officer and the teachers he collaborated with detail their experiences and share how they benefited students as well as themselves.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 15, 2017 -
School leadership expert outlines ways to support undocumented students
Communication with families and mentoring programs can help students succeed.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 15, 2017 -
Trimming personnel costs without cutting instruction a challenge for many districts
As school districts face increasingly tight fiscal restraints, administrators are facing the challenge of trimming the fat without slicing the bone.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 15, 2017 -
Deepening teacher shortages highlighted in California state superintendent race
Finding high-quality teachers to fill classroom slots is becoming a greater challenge everywhere.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 15, 2017 -
Report details SEL benefits of Minecraft
Some 97.7% of teachers surveyed cited problem-solving as the top skill imparted, with creativity, critical thinking and collaboration not far behind.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2017 -
Survey: Most 8th-grade math students rarely use computers in class
States like Maine, however, are reportedly ahead of the curve in helping students use devices as tools to approach math creatively.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2017 -
Teachers wrestle with how to improve students' writing — and their own
Many teacher education programs don’t provide training in how to teach writing.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 14, 2017
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