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Rise in youth suicide rate concerns doctors, educators
The rate of youth suicide has increased in recent years, dismaying teachers and doctors who are looking for the reasons behind the spike.
By Pat Donachie • June 1, 2017 -
Where are all the teachers of color?
Before Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans stood out among urban areas for its 71% black teaching force, but in 2014, African-Americans made up less than half of all teachers in the city.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 1, 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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Syracuse Public Schools among districts withholding disciplinary records to colleges
In the years since it made the decision, the district has seen an increase in its graduation rate and the number of students going to college alongside a 50% decline in disciplinary referrals.
By Roger Riddell • May 31, 2017 -
New Orleans charters focus on addressing trauma
Most schools in the city are charters, and five are working to address the effects of trauma on students.
By Pat Donachie • May 31, 2017 -
Oklahoma school districts enact four-day school week
Facing state budget cuts, weeks are getting shorter at more and more districts in the state.
By Pat Donachie • May 31, 2017 -
Addressing emotional needs improves outcomes
Promoting a sense of belonging on campus has a direct impact on GPA and graduation rates.
By Pat Donachie • May 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Armed Forces see STEM education as ensuring a bright future
The U.S. military employs thousands in STEM-related pursuits, and the branches are trying to ensure those skillsets are paramount for today's students by promoting them in workshops and mentorships.
By Pat Donachie • May 30, 2017 -
North Carolina districts aren't helping gifted low-income students
School districts have faced difficulty in closing the gap for opportunity into advanced courses between low-income students with strong exam scores and more affluent students.
By Pat Donachie • May 30, 2017 -
Administrative managers can alleviate burden on principals
School principals have increasingly taken on administrative and managerial tasks, but a pilot program in DC Public Schools is looking to mitigate that.
By Pat Donachie • May 30, 2017 -
FDA
Gene editing comes to the classroom
Scientific tools like CRISPR Cas9 are increasingly becoming accessible to students, as opposed to being a resource available solely to researchers.
By Pat Donachie • May 30, 2017 -
Can looking abroad close teacher shortages?
Some districts have long found recruiting internationally boosts multicultural learning experiences, but the practice could face hurdles under Trump.
By Roger Riddell • May 30, 2017 -
Chicago magnet principal's tech approach empowers teachers
Due to finances, Wildwood IB World Magnet School had to forgo tech staff — but doing so has facilitated innovation by teacher leaders.
By Roger Riddell • May 26, 2017 -
Space remains an issue as school construction continues post-Recession lag
School construction struggled in the aftermath of the Great Recession, as local tax revenue took a hit and state and federal funding was sparing, making it more difficult for families to find available space.
By Pat Donachie • May 26, 2017 -
DeVos: Funding decisions for discriminatory schools should be left to states
During a trip to Capitol Hill, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos ruffled feathers by saying decisions on punishing schools not properly serving all students should be left to states, not the federal government.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 26, 2017 -
New York district credits strategy, PD for smooth 1:1 rollout
Brewster Central School District Instructional Technology Specialist Peter LaMoreaux writes that organization and proper advance training helped one middle school distribute 750 devices in under three hours.
By Roger Riddell • May 25, 2017 -
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Deep DivePersonalized learning could get a boost with increased local control
While No Child Left Behind may have made school districts risk-averse when it came to innovation, the Every Student Succeeds Act creates room to experiment.
By Tara García Mathewson • May 25, 2017 -
Montgomery County Planning Commission
Schools in disrepair could access funding via tax credits
Many schools nationwide badly need significant infrastructure repairs, and some legislators have an idea to get historical preservation tax credits to fund the work.
By Pat Donachie • May 25, 2017 -
Skype, live video feeds enhancing K-12 classrooms
New video formats and tech tools are being put to use in creative new ways in K-12 classrooms throughout the U.S., offering new opportunities for students.
By Pat Donachie • May 25, 2017 -
Report tracks preschool funding and quality nationwide
Funding for state-funded preschool programs increased in the last year, but quality varies by state, according to a new report.
By Pat Donachie • May 25, 2017 -
More schools, districts moving to the cloud, but apprehension remains
While security is always a concern, most IT professionals say migration and implementation are the biggest worries in the shift to the cloud.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 24, 2017 -
Maryland district's program facilitates cultural understanding between students, educators
Montgomery County Public Schools is working to address misunderstandings due to underlying cultural biases and perceptions with its Equity and Excellence in Education (EEE) program.
By Roger Riddell • May 24, 2017 -
States take different approaches to closing teacher shortages in early ESSA plans
Six of the states are considering ways to entice teachers through higher pay, particularly for subject areas with shortages, like STEM fields, or locations like rural areas.
By Pat Donachie • May 24, 2017 -
School administrators want ability to filter Wi-Fi on school buses
Concern remains about the ability to block inappropriate websites, according to a new survey.
By Pat Donachie • May 24, 2017 -
Partnership expands access to online curricula for students in Tri-State area
Schools in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are joining with Virtual High Schools to offer online and blended learning classes for students.
By Pat Donachie • May 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Mercy CTE High School re-envisions workforce development
At the nation's only Catholic career and technical high school, a focus on preparing graduates to be workers finds root in rigorous, faith-based instruction.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 23, 2017
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