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Is it time to reconsider your LMS?
Learning management systems must be constantly reappraised to ensure that it is the best fit for users and instructors, according to eLearning Industry.
By Pat Donachie • June 12, 2017 -
Report examines how other countries improve teacher quality
High-performing education systems in other countries often mandate higher standards for applicants and support teachers with competitive salaries and training.
By Pat Donachie • June 12, 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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Are private schools beholden to civil rights laws?
With the Trump administration advocating for greater school choice, should federal funding be tied to schools' commitment to equitable treatment for all?
By Shalina Chatlani • June 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Arizona district increases graduation rates with pull-out learning center
Students are automatically enrolled in the Desert Winds Learning Center if their accumulated credits drop below what is considered on-track for graduation.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • June 9, 2017 -
Rhode Island putting power in teachers' hands with more autonomy around experimentation
The state is setting the standard for how to handle ed tech strategy at the state and local level.
By Roger Riddell • June 9, 2017 -
Grand Rapids establishes middle school in museum
Students at the Grand Rapids Public Museum-based school can take advantage of the institution's collection and visiting exhibitions for firsthand interactions with a wide array of resources.
By Pat Donachie • June 9, 2017 -
Critics allege some California districts misspend billions
Gov. Jerry Brown pledged to work to close gaps in learning statewide with massive financial investments, but many feel that districts haven't used the funds as intended.
By Pat Donachie • June 9, 2017 -
Maryland school district pays millions in admin staff leave
After several prominent child abuse cases, Prince George's County School District enacted new abuse reporting policies, but some fear it has led to massive costs in administrative leave.
By Pat Donachie • June 9, 2017 -
Study: HS science teachers know as little about climate change as average American
The report's author, U of Missouri College of Education Assistant Professor Benjamin Herman, blamed a lack of professional development and an inability to think through a multidisciplinary lens for the knowledge deficit.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 9, 2017 -
Students build satellites as educators show greater focus on upgrading STEM education
Educators are shifting towards cultivating a more hands-on and upgraded STEM education experience.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 8, 2017 -
Department of Energy
Can schools enhance science ed by looking to nonprofits?
Numerous schools throughout California are seeking the help of nonprofits to cultivate a more creative science curriculum under the Next Generation Science Standards.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 8, 2017 -
Can sharing superintendents improve education across small districts?
Iowa's Akron-Westfield, Lawton-Bronson and Whiting school districts are among a rising number embracing the practice to save money.
By Roger Riddell • June 8, 2017 -
Teachers must be classroom disrupters as automation gains steam
In order to adequately prepare students for a workforce increasingly dominated by automation, teachers must not only integrate tech into the classroom but also effectively teach human-centric values.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
DC Public Schools practices data-informed college advising
Armed with information about how DCPS students do at particular colleges, educators and advisors offer tailored insights about likelihood of success.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • June 8, 2017 -
Summer provides ample opportunity for individualized PD
The last day of school doesn't always mean teachers' work is done.
By Roger Riddell • June 7, 2017 -
21st century learning necessitates traditional classroom design upgrade
The arrangement of the classroom in an "industrial era" manner can negatively impact how students engage with learning material, but experts say there are a number of ways to change that.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 7, 2017 -
Report studies international pre-K policies
Access to early childhood education remains higher in most other industrialized nations, and a new report examined what policies may be increasing access.
By Pat Donachie • June 7, 2017 -
Report: ESSA could expand arts opportunities and funding
A study from the Education Commission of the States promotes the opportunities schools and districts can find in the rollout of the Every Student Succeeds Act when it comes to engaging with the arts.
By Pat Donachie • June 7, 2017 -
Opportunities on the rise for teachers to work remotely
Educators are increasingly able to work from home, according to new job postings touting open positions for online teachers.
By Pat Donachie • June 7, 2017 -
Should there be an accrediting body for online K-12 providers?
Online credit recovery programs are cheaper and, some say, more efficient than any other option to help schools and districts boost graduation rates, but some question the quality of education students are receiving.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 7, 2017 -
Survey shows room for STEM ed improvement
Lockheed Martin stressed that a STEM workforce will be vital if the country ever intends to conduct a manned mission to Mars, but a survey found some educators are worried curricula and resources aren't yet up to the task.
By Pat Donachie • June 6, 2017 -
ESSA asks states to offer definitions of 'ineffective teachers'
As states hand in their Every Student Succeeds Act plans to the federal government, they are taking different approaches on teacher evaluation strategies.
By Pat Donachie • June 6, 2017 -
DC school shows neighborhood integration could enhance Pre-K enrollment diversity
Van Ness Elementary School is an example of a public school that has seen greater enrollment diversity in pre-K due to gentrification in the surrounding neighborhood.
By Shalina Chatlani • June 6, 2017 -
Disruptors or bullies: What are school leaders to do when funding comes with an agenda?
Declining public support for education has forced administrators to increasingly look to private philanthropists to keep the doors open, but those donors often have their own ideas about what's best for students.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 6, 2017 -
Department of Energy
West Virginia educator introduces kids to tech
One staff member says the state is not generating enough college graduates in STEM fields to fill open computer science jobs.
By Pat Donachie • June 5, 2017
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