K-12: Page 160
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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 -
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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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 -
It's never too early to start planning for E-rate
Getting a jumpstart on planning and paperwork can simplify bidding and ease the navigation of what can often be a complex process.
By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Teacher development model shows promising results as advocates fear funding cuts
The New Teacher Center is touting the results of an assessment on its teacher induction model instituted in several districts in the past few years.
By Pat Donachie • July 11, 2017 -
Apps and platforms offer great opportunities for principals
Networks like Facebook or YouTube can be of great benefit to principals in championing their schools and promoting teacher development, according to an Ohio principal.
By Pat Donachie • July 11, 2017 -
Study: NGLC schools face similar hurdles as traditional peers in personalized implementation
Rand Corporation's latest study highlights personalized learning approaches and outcomes from schools participating in the Next Generational Learning Challenges initiative.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 10, 2017 -
Cross-examination of surveys details top challenges facing teachers
Examining survey results from MeTEOR Education, Speak Up and more, eSchool News idnetified nine significant challenges impacting educators.
By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2017 -
ISTE 2017: Our recap of the K-12 innovation mega-gathering
From sessions to announcements, here's a rundown of everything we saw at this year's conference in San Antonio.
By Roger Riddell • July 10, 2017 -
DC chancellor: SEL must be integrated into school community
Teachers must be supported and given the time to integrate social and emotional learning practices into a school's approach, says DCPS' Antwan Wilson.
By Pat Donachie • July 10, 2017 -
LAUSD approves settlement concerning targeted funds
The lawsuit filed by a non-profit asserted the Los Angeles Unified School District misused funds intended to assist high-needs students.
By Pat Donachie • July 10, 2017 -
Principals may grade teachers more candidly with lower-stakes evals
A study finds that when high stakes are attached, principals may be discouraged in the evaluation process.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 9, 2017 -
Equity, CTE and ISTE: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on efforts to rethink classroom design and more here!
By Roger Riddell • July 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Keep an eye on these 7 notable ed tech tools from ISTE 2017
Game-based learning platforms, eMentoring services and STEM robots caught our eye on the showfloor.
By Roger Riddell • July 7, 2017 -
Ohio online charter takes funding repayment case to state's Supreme Court
The state has mandated that the virtual charter school must repay $60 million in funding because of a disputed number of student log-ins.
By Pat Donachie • July 7, 2017 -
Few US students enrolled in gifted programs
Schools and states vary wildly on students in such programs, with only 7% nationwide in them, according to an Education Week analysis of federal data.
By Pat Donachie • July 7, 2017 -
How administrators can get teacher buy-in on change initiatives
When it comes to efforts like technology adoption, administrators will see greater success if they actually pay attention to what their teachers want.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 6, 2017
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