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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 -
Trendline
Learning Loss
Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments.
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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 -
Project-based learning can have positive impact on students from low-income families
A new study by professors from the University of Michigan and Michigan State University showed the value of a hands-on approach to instruction on performance outcomes.
By Pat Donachie • June 22, 2017 -
Funding inequities persist between New Hampshire districts
Despite a lawsuit mandating the state attempt to close gaps in funding between districts, New Hampshire school districts still have wide gaps in funding.
By Pat Donachie • June 22, 2017 -
When neighborhoods break out of larger districts, the remaining schools suffer
A year after six of the wealthier, white communities seceded from the Shelby County school district in Tennessee, the district is reporting drops in funding, as well as declining enrollment and staff.
By Pat Donachie • June 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
SchoolDude Elevates IT Leaders into Proactive Mode
Time is always a challenge for IT departments, especially in the education environment where you're expected to do more with less resources.
By Claire Patrick • June 22, 2017 -
Technology as an asset in school choice era
The Trump administration is supportive of school choice efforts, and education leaders can use tech to make the most of it.
By Pat Donachie • June 21, 2017 -
States take on competency based education
Several legislatures have considered bills concerning competency-based education in the past two years, according to a report by the Education Commission of the States.
By Pat Donachie • June 21, 2017 -
4 ed tech trends shaking up the first quarter of 2017
Google OS is taking over, and overall computer usage is skyrocketing in schools.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 21, 2017 -
Expert offers advice on building curriculum and resources
Administrators working with vendors on supplying resources for curriculum should offer significant lead time, details on needs for assessment, and what information on what tech is in use in your classrooms.
By Pat Donachie • June 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Rural districts face resource challenges and blended learning opportunities
A report by the Rural School and Community Trust details the struggles and triumphs surrounding rural education.
By Pat Donachie • June 20, 2017 -
Opinion
How experiential learning helps students own their future
In a guest post for Education Dive, Northern Virginia Community College Professor Andrew Potter discusses the importance of immersive strategies to shaping student aspirations.
By Andrew Potter • June 20, 2017 -
Sponsored by NetRef
ISTE 2017: Reduce Internet Distractions with 7 Simple Steps
NetRef introduces keys and tips to ensure students are stay focused in technology-rich classrooms.
June 20, 2017 -
How loosening control over the classroom can encourage student engagement
Giving students some control over the classroom can facilitate creativity and often better learning.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 19, 2017 -
It's time to rethink the value of letter grades
One Kentucky high school teacher said she witnessed students respond positively to a temporary departure from quantitative assessment in the classroom, though she encountered frustration from some parents.
By Pat Donachie • June 19, 2017 -
U.S. Department of Education offers clarification on ESSA advisements
After pushing back on three of the early state plans, many in Congress and in several governors' offices have questions about the approvals they thought were guaranteed.
By Pat Donachie • June 19, 2017 -
9 benefits of implementing innovative education
Educators who turn towards project-based learning will see that students are not only interested and engaged, but also gaining hands-on experience necessary for the real-world.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 19, 2017 -
DC sees its first charter unionization push
Administrators at Cesar Chavez Prep Middle School in Northwest D.C. are supportive of a recent near-unanimous vote by teachers to form a union last Thursday.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 18, 2017
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