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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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Districts target opioid abuse with curriculum and community outreach
President Trump declared the opioid crisis a national emergency last week, but some school districts are already exploring ways to fight the problem.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 14, 2017 -
Back-to-school nights can enhance teacher-parent communication
Good parent-teacher communication requires proactive strategies, and the beginning of a new school year is the best place to start.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Asbury Park district makes gains with administrative push
Superintendent Lamont Repollet is touting improvements over the previous few years in literacy rates and applying a greater focus to experiential learning.
By Pat Donachie • Aug. 11, 2017 -
New CBE toolkit shares 10 districts' best practices
The new resource from Digital Promise and Education Elements breaks down scalable implementation strategies into six easy-to-digest categories.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 11, 2017 -
Districts in solar eclipse's path see unique learning opportunity
Some are spending local funds to provide glasses for safe viewing.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 11, 2017 -
E-Rate Trends report highlights significant benefits for schools, libraries
The study shows 79% of beneficiaries under the FCC program reporting faster internet as a result.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 11, 2017 -
Portfolios a valuable tool for ELLs
The format can help English learners approach the language in a less-intimidating manner by increasing their developmental awareness.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 11, 2017 -
Minnesota issues best practice guide for serving transgender students in public schools
The toolkit highlights issues such as bathroom use, clothing and preferred names and pronouns.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 10, 2017 -
How are educators implementing flexible seating?
Four educators from around the country shared tips and photos with Edutopia, providing examples for how peers might adopt the approach in their classrooms.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 10, 2017
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