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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 -
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 -
Trendline
Learning Loss
Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments.
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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 -
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 -
Poll finds DeVos least popular of six Trump administration officials
An online survey conducted by Saint Leo University's Polling Institute found 52.3% either somewhat or strongly disapproved of the U.S. secretary of education.
By Roger Riddell • March 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
San Antonio districts combat chronic absenteeism to improve 3rd grade reading
The San Antonio Kids Attend to Win campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of daily attendance and incentivize parents and students to improve academic outcomes.
By Tara García Mathewson • March 29, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Parent focus groups reveal disconnect between real and perceived student performance
Nonprofit parent advocacy organization Learning Heroes has found parents would move into problem-solving mode if they knew their children weren't performing, but many simply don't know.
By Tara García Mathewson • March 29, 2017 -
Chicago school revamps model to focus on personalized, social-emotional learning
A charter in the city has retooled its program to include individual learner profiles, new flexible furniture and a bigger focus on academic work.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 29, 2017 -
More research supports moving high school start times later
A new study suggests later start times can have a positive impact on attendance and graduation rates.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 29, 2017 -
School inequality perpetuates achievement gaps
An exploration into one Chicago-area school reveals that minority students' participation in AP and advanced coursework is still lagging.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 29, 2017 -
Lamar Alexander: US Dept of Ed's role is 'cheerleader' for schools
In comments made Wednesday morning at the American Enterprise Institute, the Republican senator said there's no role for the federal government to hold states accountable for school performance.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 29, 2017 -
White House proposes $3B ED cut for remainder of current fiscal year
With $9.2 billion in cuts already suggested for the next fiscal year, education could see further reductions in the remainder of FY2017.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2017 -
How Snapchat can teach digital storytelling in a new way
One high school in Kansas is using the social media tool to impart lasting lessons on digital citizenship, storytelling and creating new-media narratives.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 28, 2017 -
Was the 'Open Education' movement of the '70s ahead of its time?
An effort decades ago to abandon traditional, teacher-led class models in favor of open learning environments echoes modern ed trends that now benefit from previously unavailable tools and resources.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2017 -
Greenspaces offer California students experiential science lessons
A number of the state's districts are adding value to science and environmental curricula under new science standards by converting campus space into gardens of varying sizes and flora.
By Roger Riddell • March 28, 2017 -
Does content matter less than the skills used to learn it?
One teacher contends that it's not the material taught that will resonate with students but the lasting skills around analysis and observation.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 28, 2017 -
Questions loom over whether voucher programs really improve student outcomes
Test score studies of voucher program students in Ohio have failed to yield definitive results about the program's effectiveness.
By Steven J. Gaither • March 27, 2017 -
DDoS attacks a growing but preventable threat for K-12
Denial of service attacks are on the rise in K-12, and schools are responding by taking a proactive approach, using new technologies and beefing up protections.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 27, 2017 -
California report considers big changes to special ed funding
A new report is drawing criticism for its plans to redistribute how funding is doled out in the state, with an eye toward giving districts more direct control over spending.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 27, 2017 -
Report: Boosting community engagement can help close achievement gaps
A new report from the Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute outlines ways to involve African American community leaders in ed reform efforts.
By Corinne Z. Lyons • March 27, 2017
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