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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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Deep Dive4 key takeaways from ISTE's 'CTO Boot Camp' panel
During a lunch-hour panel, a group of K-12 tech administrators offered takeaways around expecting the unexpected, planning, cybersecurity and staffing.
By Roger Riddell • July 6, 2017 -
Robotics and AI tech can revolutionize classroom ed
Developers specializing in artificial intelligence and robotics are making great strides in creating tech for classroom education, and research suggests they can assist in STEM learning and career choices.
By Pat Donachie • July 6, 2017 -
Classroom design vital to ed tech innovation, productivity
Educators need to consider how classroom design can take advantage of innovations in ed tech, according to two individuals who completely redesigned a computer lab into an active learning environment.
By Pat Donachie • July 6, 2017 -
How should administrators empower teacher collaboration?
Successful leadership can begin with loosening the reins to enable teachers to experience autonomy over their classrooms.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Massachusetts nonprofit's focus on reading is more about leadership than literacy
The Bay State Reading Institute helps build teachers, literacy coaches and principals into leaders who can implement best practices to engage students.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 5, 2017 -
California reconsiders whether intermediate algebra is needed
State college educators are considering whether it is essential for incoming undergraduate students to be proficient in intermediate algebra, as it is causing many students to require significant remedial instructions.
By Pat Donachie • July 5, 2017 -
Moves by DeVos, Florida legislature concern science educators
New Florida legislation would let any citizen raise protest against what is taught in the classroom, stoking concerns among educators as a possible move against teaching climate change and evolution.
By Pat Donachie • July 5, 2017 -
What Trump's $1T infrastructure plan means for rural schools
An emphasis on high speed internet across all of the nation could help close digital gaps for students in rural areas.
By Shalina Chatlani • July 5, 2017 -
Deep Dive
'I don't know how to lead for equity; that was not part of my program'
As the current workforce inches closer to retirement, the national economy is dependent upon better serving groups we’ve traditionally ignored — and it starts with professional development.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 30, 2017 -
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Deep DiveAlabama district shares 6 steps to Chromebook success at ISTE 2017
A trio of tech administrators shared best practices on issues ranging from device selection to networking, filtering and PD.
By Roger Riddell • June 30, 2017 -
Alliance crafts toolkit for educators helping undocumented students
The California Equity Leadership Alliance is aiming to further help educators and administrators assist undocumented students enrolled in their schools.
By Pat Donachie • June 30, 2017 -
As states prepare for ESSA, teachers wonder when they'll get a voice in policy discussions
If every administrative meeting is held at 10:30 a.m., teachers, who have the most insight into what's best for kids, will always be left out.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Governors tout funding support for computer science classes, PD
States nationwide are investing more resources to increase access to computer science and support professional learning around CS curricula.
By Pat Donachie • June 29, 2017 -
Students report high engagement with OER materials
Open educational resources are notching high marks from respondents in a survey of students and faculty at 38 community colleges.
By Pat Donachie • June 29, 2017 -
Studies show vouchers may not produce special ed gains
Research from Indiana and Louisiana shows some students with disabilities even regressed in voucher programs.
By Pat Donachie • June 29, 2017 -
Online apps designed to more effectively meet the learning needs of ELLs
Schools that are grappling with the difficulties of language barriers can look toward machine translation to reduce equity gaps.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 29, 2017 -
Teachers at the core of students' sense of belonging, classroom engagement
A large portion of educators say that they find it challenging to foment their students' sense of belonging.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 29, 2017 -
Online schools still have a long way to go on outcomes
Though many still believe virtual education could be a "game-changer," reforms are needed to better serve students.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 28, 2017 -
The makings of a good school choice policy: What role do states have to play?
The work of charter schools can't be entirely left to the philanthropic sector, experts say.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 28, 2017 -
Where do educators' off-site activities conflict with their responsibility to care for kids?
A principal at a New Orleans charter school was recently fired for allegedly attending a protest of the removal of a Confederate statue, which has raised questions of biases in schools.
By Pat Donachie • June 28, 2017 -
Maryland schools get new rating system
A five-star system will take effect this fall, as part of the state's accountability plan for the rollout of the Every Student Succeeds Act.
By Pat Donachie • June 28, 2017
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