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Parents and school districts often clash over IEP funding
Increasing budget cuts in many districts continue to put special ed services on the line, but the families of these students are demanding more support.
By Pat Donachie • May 9, 2017 -
Unpacking the value of technology in the classroom
For educators who properly apply it, ed tech can have tremendous benefits to student learning.
By Pat Donachie • May 9, 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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Analysis finds alternatively credentialed teachers performed equal to peers in first two years
An analysis of TNTP teachers in the first two years of teaching found that they performed as well as teachers who received more traditional credentials.
By Pat Donachie • May 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Partnerships between schools and community organizations promote reading success
Leaders across the country share success stories around championing literacy for all ages.
By Autumn A. Arnett and Steven J. Gaither • May 8, 2017 -
Opinion
All hands on deck: Promoting literacy for all students requires a comprehensive effort
Laurens School District 55 Superintendent Stephen G. Peters touts the need to embrace literacy success for each student in a district.
By Dr. Stephen G. Peters • May 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Literacy for all: NYC's literacy chiefs detail the Big Apple's approach to early reading success
If all second graders are reading on level by 2026, the city will have hit its ambitious goal.
By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2017 -
Autumn Arnett/K-12 Dive
Deep Dive5 trends in literacy education for 2017
We outline the crucial best practices that are promoting reading and writing success and encouraging critical thinking skills.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Literacy program uses volunteers to help preschoolers get ready for kindergarten
Jumpstart focuses on oral language, phonological awareness and book and print knowledge with preschoolers, but its programming could take a hit if President Trump's "skinny budget" becomes a reality.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • May 8, 2017 -
Connecticut superintendent prioritizes teacher empowerment
The move to encourage teacher collaboration and agency came when, amid a limited budget, the district's teachers began telling Supt. Mark Benigni where and how changes could be implemented district-wide.
By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2017 -
Video can offer a boon for principals looking to improve
Administrators can benefit from videotaping themselves during their work to find out how they are approaching their job and interacting with staff.
By Pat Donachie • May 8, 2017 -
Non-school factors found to be important to student success
The usual suspects like school start time and diversity have an impact on outcomes, but so do things like parents' relationship and having clean clothes to wear.
By Pat Donachie • May 8, 2017 -
LA schools face cuts after reported white enrollment increases
Parents at the school say they do not see the manifestation of these demographic changes, but some say race and ethnicity of students are being misreported due to fears of singling out.
By Pat Donachie • May 8, 2017 -
Yale program partners with app to promote mindfulness in schools
The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence will partner with the widely-used education app ClassDojo to improve optimism and lower stress levels for students across the world.
By Pat Donachie • May 8, 2017 -
Platform 'Uberizes' English-learning from US educators for Chinese students
The gig economy continues to expand for American educators, but how might it impact existing shortages nationwide?
By Roger Riddell • May 5, 2017 -
Trump lauds DC voucher program at school choice function
The president spoke out in support of a federal voucher program in the District of Columbia that showed mixed results in a recent analysis.
By Pat Donachie • May 5, 2017 -
Survey: Educators encounter wide variety of grade level performance in classrooms
Educators also report committing extensive time to planning, as well as spending their own money on classroom supplies.
By Pat Donachie • May 5, 2017 -
Afterschool programs worthwhile despite administration critiques, supporters say
President Donald Trump’s budget proposal has suggested eliminating grants for such programs, and Trump Budget Director Mick Mulvaney has suggested a lack of evidence to show that afterschool programs assist students.
By Pat Donachie • May 4, 2017 -
Budgets don't have to impede closing homework gap
Districts can take several steps to work around financial strain and guarantee students reliable internet access at home.
By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2017 -
National high school graduation rate hits record 83.2% in 2015
However, researchers revealed Wednesday there is significant work to be done with students of color, low-income students, English language learners and students with disabilities to meet the 90% goal by 2020.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 4, 2017 -
Effective leaders connect first with students
Experts at two events in Washington, DC, Wednesday emphasized the importance of caring for students over connecting them to content.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 4, 2017 -
Deep Dive
To develop teachers, look to other teachers
Having mentors and a supportive principal are the two biggest determinants of teacher retention, new research finds.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 4, 2017 -
Sponsored by Waterford
3 key ingredients for a successful independent reading program
A guide for choosing an independent reading solution that offers robust and flexible content, opportunities for student feedback and engagement, and data-based insights for teachers.
May 4, 2017 -
National Urban League calls for $2T national investment in human development
In a Tuesday press conference, President & CEO Marc Morial also emphasized a need for the inclusion of school construction and broadband access in any upcoming infrastructure proposals.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 3, 2017 -
Are micro-credentials the key to personalizing professional development?
States including Delaware, Florida and Tennessee, along with individual districts elsewhere, have experimented with using the model to provide teachers training on specific skills of interest.
By Roger Riddell • May 3, 2017 -
USDA to relax healthier school lunch requirements
During a Monday school visit in Leesburg, VA, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue initiated efforts to give schools more nutritional flexibility around whole grains, sodium and milk.
By Roger Riddell • May 3, 2017
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