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Principal offers 'Future Ready' tips for preparing students
Students face a workforce where many will hold jobs that don't yet exist, and principal and author Dr. L. Robert Furman has three tips for getting them ready.
By Roger Riddell • May 1, 2017 -
Community colleges and Purdue's Kaplan acquisition: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how one North Carolina district is bolstering its commitment to SEL and more here!
By Roger Riddell • April 28, 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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Report shows mixed impact for vouchers in DC program
An Institute of Education Sciences report showed that vouchers did not have a statistically significant impact in most ways, though parents felt the new schools were "safer."
By Pat Donachie • April 28, 2017 -
The true digital divide is around skills, not devices
Learning how to use tools creatively to solve problems, rather than passively consuming content, must be a key component of learning in the digital age.
By Roger Riddell • April 28, 2017 -
Minnesota school highlights power of teacher autonomy
A group of teachers initially aiming to launch a charter beyond their district were instead supported by a superintendent in building out their own teacher-led model.
By Roger Riddell • April 28, 2017 -
Report: Educators emphasize importance of home reading in maintaining literacy progress
A new report from Scholastic sees educators stressing the importance of ensuring resources and commitment for students are present at home as well as school.
By Pat Donachie • April 28, 2017 -
English Language Learner reclassification varies throughout country
ESSA guidelines demand that states adopt a uniform standard for when reclassification should occur, but this could make targeting the unique challenges some ELL students face more difficult.
By Pat Donachie • April 28, 2017 -
How one program is successfully helping to boost AP scores
Improvements at these schools were more than 10x the average annual increase, with participating African-American and Hispanic students seeing average increases in qualifying scores of 6x the national average.
By Pat Donachie • April 27, 2017 -
Trump exec order requires government overreach study by Ed Dept
The order comes as the federal government begins to enact the Every Student Succeeds Act, which will also revert more control back to states.
By Pat Donachie • April 27, 2017 -
3-year-olds to be covered by NYC universal pre-K under expansion
Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan could eventually cover as many as 62,000 children and follows the initiative's success with 4-year-olds.
By Pat Donachie • April 27, 2017 -
Utah district using higher pay to lure experienced educators to areas of need
Since the program's implementation, Montezuma Creek Elementary School's teacher retention has risen along with its state assessment rating.
By Amelia Harper • April 27, 2017 -
Mississippi district explores eliminating grade levels in favor of individualized CBE model
Exploring an innovative learning model may offer advantages, but explaining it to stakeholders is a challenge.
By Amelia Harper • April 27, 2017 -
Gaps between districts can be exacerbated by private funding
A handful of districts in Wisconsin illustrate the inequities that can exist in dollars per student when private donations are used to pad existing funds.
By Pat Donachie • April 26, 2017 -
Thinking beyond simple word list exercises can boost literacy
Two exercises suggested in an Edutopia article can help educators get students thinking creatively and critically about vocabulary lessons across subjects.
By Roger Riddell • April 26, 2017 -
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Report shows pre-K math boosts longterm classroom success
Weaving STEM exposure into pre-K, however, will require additional support, training and funding from administrators and policymakers.
By Roger Riddell • April 26, 2017 -
Educator understanding critical for digital citizenship success
Teaching the importance of being good digital citizens is now a necessity, and a variety of resources and tools can guide educators on what standards that learning must meet.
By Roger Riddell • April 26, 2017 -
Report: Early childhood ed a good long-term investment
Center for the Economics of Human Development Director James Heckman says quality pre-K should be seen as an up-front investment that pays economic dividends down the road.
By Pat Donachie • April 26, 2017 -
Participation gap between middle- and low-income parents difficult to close
Research indicates that families from different economic categories tended to "silo" themselves in networks, which leaves low-income families cut out of school activities.
By Pat Donachie • April 25, 2017 -
New Hampshire lawmakers mulling education savings accounts
The push follows the election of Republican Gov. Chris Sununu, and critics worry it isn't from the bottom up due to the sterling reputation of New Hampshire’s public schools.
By Pat Donachie • April 25, 2017 -
For maximum impact, personalize teachers' tech professional development
Adapting training to educators' needs and providing follow-up coaching improve effectiveness, says Saint Leo University education professor Candace Roberts.
By Linda Jackson • April 25, 2017 -
Texas supt: Student choice moves needle on achievement in digital environment
Manor Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Royce Avery says the more choice students have, the more likely they are to be engaged and focused.
By Roger Riddell • April 25, 2017 -
Apprenticeships prepare students for high-tech jobs, fill workforce gaps
Partnerships between schools and manufacturing firms create a pipeline of skilled employees.
By Linda Jackson • April 25, 2017 -
Collaboration key to higher ed success in North Dakota
North Dakota University System Chancellor Mark Hagerrot sees education’s future in expanding and strengthening collaborative partnerships among school districts, state agencies and private partners.
By Pat Donachie • April 24, 2017 -
'Under-connectedness' hurts students with only mobile internet access at home
Students from these environments are less likely to have access to a computer daily or be able to complete digital assignments.
By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2017 -
Teacher rethinks math class, boosting engagement, SEL benefits
Inspired by the research of professor Peter Liljedahl, high school teacher Laura Wheeler reorganized her math instructional strategy to create a more dynamic learning experience
By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2017
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