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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 -
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 -
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Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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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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
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