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Deep Dive
Moving past students' 'islands of challenge' to encourage academic success
Beacon College President George Hagerty speaks about his institution's unique mission and strategies for working with students with learning challenges at every level.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 5, 2017 -
Teacher agency at center of New Hampshire CBE advancements
Giving educators a seat at the table and freedom to innovate without fear of state guidelines has boosted the state's push toward competency-based K-12.
By Roger Riddell • April 5, 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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Can therapy dog programs improve student outcomes?
For students struggling with emotional or learning disorders or challenging relationships, therapy dogs may offer a cost-effective, comforting presence that can help them focus.
By Roger Riddell • April 5, 2017 -
An annual Hour of Code isn't enough for sustained learning
Simply piquing students' interest in a topic once a year won't impart the lasting benefits of ongoing study.
By Roger Riddell • April 5, 2017 -
ESSA plans start rolling in to Ed Dept
Some states stuck with original intent to submit their action plans by the April 3 deadline.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 5, 2017 -
Illinois schools experiment with competency-based education model
Proficiency rubrics will replace letter grades, and students will be required to demonstrate mastery of both academic and adaptive competencies before moving on to the next level.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 4, 2017 -
With self-regulating energy systems, IoT offers savings for ed
Tools that can regulate HVAC and lighting systems might also bring benefits beyond financial savings.
By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2017 -
Flexible seating works for the youngest learners, too
Students in the earliest grades can learn to recognize where and how they work best — standing, laying on the floor, or sitting on a variety of furniture options.
By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2017 -
Engaging with Gen Z parents more difficult, but necessary
Solid school–parent communication is crucial to student success, but a lack of progress can make connecting with parents of Generation Z students more difficult.
By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2017 -
Personalized learning strategies prove particularly helpful for ELLs
The Varnett Public School in Houston has found great gains in English proficiency among its ELL students by utilizing interactive language software to help supplement instruction for students.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 4, 2017 -
Family engagement critical to success of dual enrollment programs
While most public high schools in the U.S. offer joint high school-college enrollment, students of color are often left out of the fold.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 4, 2017 -
Fewer than 1% of engineering degrees went to African-American women in 2015
The number is highlighted in a new paper from Purdue University, NSBE, the Society of Women Engineers and the Women in Engineering ProActive Network.
By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
California Partnership Academies put students on a path to career
The Westlake Information Technology Academy at Southern California’s Westlake High School gives students an early window into game design and computer simulation.
By Tara García Mathewson • April 3, 2017 -
SEL is important, but where does it fit best among academics?
Despite a recognition that social-emotional or "whole child" education is important to student success, questions persist about its role in curricula.
By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2017 -
Student voice can inform administrative decisions across school operations
Schools don't often look to students for input prior to making decisions that ultimately impact them — but it doesn't have to be that way.
By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2017 -
Testing season peels back Band-Aid on proficiency gaps
Judging a school by its proficiency rate arguably dismisses any progress made during the year.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 3, 2017 -
Maryland legislature moves to preempt influx of charters, vouchers
Facing a veto threat from the governor, officials passed a bill to disallow the state school board from turning failing schools over to private operators as well as limit the impact of testing on success metrics.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 3, 2017 -
Smooth device rollouts don't happen on their own
Getting the most out of devices continues to require more than simply putting them in the classroom.
By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2017 -
Computational thinking offers benefits beyond STEM
Educators can engage students in computer science concepts across a number of other subjects.
By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2017 -
Schools and districts can (and should) leverage Twitter to their advantage
Despite the potential pitfalls that can come with social media, the rewards outweigh the risks for schools and districts in building greater relations with students, parents and the community at large.
By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2017 -
Addressing self-doubt, sense of belonging offers benefits for all students
Providing diverse role models and positive reinforcement are among strategies for confronting the greatest hindrances to learning.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 31, 2017 -
Some California districts will face budget challenges in next few years
About 40 districts in California, including Los Angeles Unified, say they will have trouble meeting financial obligations over the next two years, as state funding levels for districts remain uncertain.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 30, 2017 -
Educators say schools aren't fully embracing personalized learning
Many educators still believe education is rooted in a traditional model, and despite efforts to change it, many schools aren't there yet.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 30, 2017 -
Middle school is the pivotal point for girls in STEM
A new study posits that girls remain level with boys in STEM interest and comprehension in elementary school but begin to see science fields as more open to boys thereafter.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 30, 2017 -
To better target assessment, 'check-in' problems may provide a solution
By offering students a selection of problems and asking them to solve the one they feel most comfortable with, educators can get a sense of where to focus lessons and assessments.
By Roger Riddell • March 30, 2017
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