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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 -
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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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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 -
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 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 -
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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How can educators measure and predict grit in their students?
YouthTruth data on student perceptions of the school climate shows that development of grit in a student can be determined by three key predictors.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 28, 2017 -
Mold in schools a costly residual of deferred maintenance projects
The cost of mold cleanup in K-12 schools and college campuses can stretch into six figures. But not addressing it could lead to health problems, according to the Wall Street Journal.
By Pat Donachie • June 28, 2017 -
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Deep DiveTuesday at ISTE 2017: Looking beyond 'single stories,' rethinking class design
While the announcements slowed, the day still saw new CTE offerings from zSpace, new charging and storage solutions from Belkin, and more.
By Roger Riddell • June 27, 2017 -
SCOTUS ruling gives a boost to religious schools
The U.S. Supreme Court Monday ruled it unconstitutional to deny a school state funding solely because it is a religious school.
By Pat Donachie • June 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Black and Latino parents cite funding disparities and racism as top contributors to educational inequity
The Leadership Conference Education Fund's second annual poll also finds widespread belief that biases keep their students from being properly challenged
By Tara García Mathewson • June 26, 2017 -
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Deep DiveMonday at ISTE 2017: Radiolab, digital equity and Chromebooks
K-12's biggest innovation conference got off with a bang as more than 21,000 attendees descended upon San Antonio.
By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2017 -
Districts offer loaner laptops to counter summer learning losses
The strategy looks to close access gaps in rural or low-income areas to help students retain the knowledge and skills attained during the school year.
By Pat Donachie • June 26, 2017 -
Federal court rules against D.C. schools on special ed case
The decision sides with parents in the District who asserted their special needs children were not being prepared for kindergarten.
By Pat Donachie • June 26, 2017 -
Group looks to measure how well states' ESSA plans will serve disadvantaged students
The Alliance for Excellent Education has created a measurement tool by which educators can compare those plans.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 26, 2017 -
Charters vs. district schools: Which are better off? Neither, study says
A new report released last week looks at charter school systems in comparison to traditional district schools, and finds both systems have their share of difficulties.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 25, 2017 -
Positive and negative results in school safety trends report
A new report from the National Center for Education Statistics measures trends in school safety, finding some types of bullying have decreased, while others are on the rise.
By Pat Donachie • June 23, 2017 -
Organization establishes new micro-credential for librarians
Future Ready Librarians hopes to enhance students' ability to be creators with a five-district pilot intended to bolster librarian training.
By Pat Donachie • June 23, 2017 -
Rhode Island educators refuse to take on more projects outside of the classroom
East Greenwich, RI, educators are responding to a new contract by saying they will do what is stipulated in it - but no more, according to Education Week
By Pat Donachie • June 23, 2017 -
Ohio's online charter school ECOT to lay off quarter of staff to repay $60M to state
The Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow is in conflict with Ohio's Department of Education over proper documentation of student enrollment and now may need to pay millions of dollars back to the state.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Rural charters present administrators with new, unique challenges from those of urban counterparts
The rise of rural charter schools throughout the country presents administrators with a new set opportunities and challenges, which may require a different approach than that of dealing with city schools.
By Pat Donachie • June 22, 2017
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