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Districts set sights on summer food insecurity with meal programs
Over 22 million students received free or reduced-price lunches in the 2015-16 school year, highlighting the need for summer meal programs to prevent hunger during those months, as well.
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2017 -
'Perception gaps' can cause negative views of education nationwide
Parents may give high marks to the school their child attends, but they often have more negative views on the state of American education as a whole.
By Pat Donachie • July 18, 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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House Education Subcommittee considers ESSA oversight
Republicans in Congress are expressing concern about the Department of Education's approach to the law's implementation under Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.
By Pat Donachie • July 18, 2017 -
North Carolina judges rule expansion of state superintendent's power constitutional
North Carolina's General Assembly was justified in changing the law to granted the state's elected superintendent more power in oversight, according to Education Week.
By Pat Donachie • July 18, 2017 -
Childhood poverty rising, compromising academic preparedness
Researchers at Rice University found a direct correlation between a student's economic background and preparedness for school.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 18, 2017 -
Obstacles persist for hitting 90% grad rate by 2020
Gaps remain among low-income students, students of color, students with disabilities, ELLs and high schools with low grad rates.
By Roger Riddell • July 17, 2017 -
Information on voucher programs can be hard to find
A Washington Post investigation details the difficulty in determining performance metrics for private schools utilizing federal funding for private voucher programs.
By Pat Donachie • July 17, 2017 -
Administrators battle student sexting trend
Students are increasingly using smartphones and social media platforms for sexting, according to principals on a recent panel discussion, and changes in the past few years have made it more difficult to curtail.
By Pat Donachie • July 17, 2017 -
Study: Some students held back early may gain in outcomes over long run
Enrolling and moving students forward in school according to their age, rather than their academic readiness, may actually hinder their success in school.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 17, 2017 -
GOP's college disenchantment and new 'typical' student: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with our coverage from the National Principals Conference and more here!
By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2017 -
Opinion
Helping personalized learning live up to its promise
Theresa Ritz, the principal of Ridgeview Elementary in Colorado Springs, talks about leveraging technology to enhance literacy achievement.
By Theresa Ritz • July 14, 2017 -
Massachusetts district boosts peer learning with student 'how-to' videos
Having students create videos to explain to peers how they solved particularly difficult coding problems engages students in critical and creative thinking.
By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2017 -
Atlanta districts boost new teacher hiring push
School districts in the Atlanta metropolitian area are looking to hire about 1,400 new teachers before the start of the new school year, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
By Pat Donachie • July 14, 2017 -
Education experts consider accountability under ESSA
As states submit their plans to the U.S. Department of Education, officials and advocates are expressing concern about their level of preparation.
By Pat Donachie • July 14, 2017 -
Proposed Medicaid cuts will hurt schools, district leaders say
As legislators continue to debate the future of the low-income medical assistance program, superintendents are uniting behind the necessity of continued federal support.
By Pat Donachie • July 14, 2017 -
Nevada adds 5th year to high school, sees grad rates rise
In addition, the option can assist students in gaining college credits before they move on to higher ed.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 14, 2017 -
As personalized learning approach, school decides to include skateboarding as PE option
California's Vista High School began its personalized transformation after interviews of students in its district found that many saw their experiences as "irrelevant."
By Roger Riddell • July 13, 2017 -
Teachers, principals say student input can improve school climate
Student input on how a school defines and determines its culture is important for a school's outward branding to remain on-point and fresh, according to several New Jersey educators.
By Pat Donachie • July 13, 2017 -
Adaptive software not synonymous with personalized learning
Advocates believe adaptive software can help schools achieve learning closer to a 1:1 ratio, but doesn't necessarily constitute an effective personalized learning approach.
By Pat Donachie • July 13, 2017 -
House Appropriations Subcommittee to consider Ed Dept budget
Concerns persist regarding President Donald Trump's proposed funding cuts.
By Pat Donachie • July 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
International models highlight flaws in American workforce pipeline
International models for apprenticeship programs showcase some of the downsides in our own, as well as some methods by which we can improve.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 13, 2017 -
Building teacher capacity in PD key to producing results in achievement
Forget the "sit-and-get" — the Northwest Evaluation Association's Jean Fleming shared seven tips with District Administration for a better professional learning approach.
By Roger Riddell • July 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Effective principal training should consist of 70% on-the-job learning
Extensive time away from the school for training does not actually benefit anyone, experts say.
By Autumn A. Arnett • July 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Connecting directly and utilizing resources paramount for college readiness
Panelists at the 2017 National Principal Conference stressed the importance of making strong connections with students and staff, and being a consistent presence in students' lives.
By Pat Donachie • July 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
President Trump's support for apprenticeships puts them back into the spotlight
With growing state support, K-12 and higher ed have a role to play in the workforce development model.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 12, 2017
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