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Florida law promoting choice raises critics' ire amid DeVos praise
The education secretary has touted the state's choice-friendly education system, but critics are worried new legislation signed by Gov. Rick Scott could cause financial harm to district schools.
By Pat Donachie • July 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Balanced assessments critical under ESSA's testing flexibility
ESSA offers states more flexibility in their assessment options, but it's important for educators to remember that the right "balance" of testing is still key.
By Pat Donachie • July 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Can STEM instruction benefit from an infusion of the arts? One Maryland district says yes
Prince George's County Public Schools initiated a pilot program to better integrate humanities into different school curricula, including science and math.
By Pat Donachie • July 31, 2017 -
17 ESSA plans ranked by fairness, transparency in new report
The Thomas B. Fordham Institute has looked at every ESSA plan turned in so far, and has determined whether they are actually serving all students.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 31, 2017 -
Culturally relevant pedagogy and the HBCU bubble: The week's most-read education news
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By Roger Riddell • July 28, 2017 -
How can schools make the most of flipped learning?
For the model's promise to fully be realized, schools and districts considering adoption must factor additional time required of teachers, new approaches to pedagogy and more.
By Roger Riddell • July 28, 2017 -
Education Trust offers suggestions to boost AP exam participation, performance
A new report aims to identify best practices for educators to close achievement gaps on the college credit-bearing tests.
By Pat Donachie • July 28, 2017 -
U of Michigan after-school program delivers STEM skills to Detroit students
The Michigan Engineering Zone invites K-12 students to the university's campus to gain practical skills and experience.
By Pat Donachie • July 28, 2017 -
Tax bill could be battleground for school choice efforts
Critics of tax credits promoting school choice are applauding an Alabama Congresswoman proposing legislation to allegedly stop individuals from making a profit on donations to organizations granting scholarships.
By Pat Donachie • July 28, 2017 -
Ed Dept facing pressure to modify ESSA feedback
Following pushback from the states, the agency is considering changes to the review process.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 28, 2017 -
NAACP doubles down on rejection of broad charter investment
As school choice movements gain in popularity, the nonprofit has renewed its call for a moratorium on for-profit charter schools.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 27, 2017 -
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Harlem school gets an early glimpse of life without 21st Century grants
New York's funding competition left the Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School without money for next year, and Congress could end the program for good.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 26, 2017 -
Youngstown schools CEO says teacher focus key to district transformation success
Youngstown City School District CEO Krish S. Mohip writes that response to his efforts has been impressive, with more than 150 teachers vying to be part of a district teacher fellow program
By Roger Riddell • July 26, 2017 -
Administrators who reflect on own practices more willing to embrace new research
School and district leaders who are willing to critique and analyze their own practices typically are more likely to utilize findings from new research, according to a new study.
By Pat Donachie • July 26, 2017 -
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Using design to protect students from the unexpected
Keeping schools secure requires considering competing concerns: protecting students from violence and maintaining a productive learning environment.
By Kim Slowey • July 26, 2017 -
Community credited in North Carolina school's turnaround
Working with the community and promoting diversity, as opposed to focusing on high-level business strategies or reforms, helped a high-poverty school find success.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 26, 2017 -
Videoconferencing underutilized in connecting students to real-world experts
Despite their ability to connect students with professionals worldwide for insight on real-world experiences, the use of Skype and similar tools remains far from ubiquitous.
By Roger Riddell • July 25, 2017 -
Potential Medicaid cuts alarm special ed advocates
One Washington school specializing in serving special needs students is worried cuts could follow a repeal of the Affordable Care Act, endangering services.
By Pat Donachie • July 25, 2017 -
Students must learn to explore lines of inquiry
In a world where smartphones can give students answers to difficult questions instantaneously, educators must bolster critical thinking by asking them to consider the questions they're asking.
By Pat Donachie • July 25, 2017 -
New York considers alternative credentialing for charter teachers
A proposal from the SUNY Charter School Committee would allow charter school networks to design their own credentialing programs, which would be accepted at other schools under SUNY's governance.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 25, 2017 -
'Lock and block' device policies falling to lessons in self-management
Digital mastery is in demand in the workforce, but schools must also produce students who know how to disconnect from devices and manage their time and activities.
By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Are systemic biases impacting literacy education?
Language can be a force for political action and self-development, but students are too often hindered by bias and inequities in the education system, according to a recent panel discussion.
By Pat Donachie • July 24, 2017 -
Utah high school course may offer model for strengthening teacher prep pipeline
Advocates hope a scaled version of the new class offered by two high schools could help solve a statewide teacher shortage.
By Pat Donachie • July 24, 2017 -
School telemedicine programs are growing in popularity
A growing number of students are being treated by remote doctors, which is helping to close the gap caused by 60% of U.S. schools not having a full-time nurse on site.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 24, 2017 -
Education advocates spar over DeVos' school choice agenda
Randi Weingarten, American Federation of Teachers president, sparked the debate at a conference last week, where she called DeVos' school choice policies "polite cousins of segregation."
By Shalina Chatlani • July 24, 2017
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