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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 -
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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 -
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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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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 -
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 -
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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 -
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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
HEA, credit hours and special ed: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the our look at higher ed succession planning and executive search strategy and more here.
By Roger Riddell • March 24, 2017 -
Districts go into debt to complete building projects
School construction (or lack thereof) in Florida and Chicago could have unintended consequences for vulnerable communities.
By Pat Donachie • March 24, 2017 -
Reduced suspensions may negatively impact students, report claims
Critics of the study argue the perception of safety in New York City schools may not match the reality of the infrequency of violent incidents.
By Pat Donachie • March 24, 2017 -
Internet of Things could have eventual data-collection impact on K-12
IoT could have a big impact on education some day, allowing schools to use wearables and other devices to track student movement and other data points — though privacy concerns abound.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 24, 2017 -
New assessment model lets students collaborate and share understanding
A new assessment model allowing students to collaborate on answers before taking individual tests is getting rave reviews from schools testing it out.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 24, 2017 -
Government boosts funding for computer science ed to combat threats
A shortage of trained cybersecurity professionals who can deal with sophisticated threats is leading both federal and state departments to put new resources into training.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 24, 2017 -
Young learners are mastering the use of 3-D scanners
3-D scanning technology is coming down in price, making it ideal for teaching concepts like design and prototyping to students as young as elementary school.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 23, 2017 -
Failing Massachusetts schools seek autonomy in turnaround bid
More districts are embracing a quasi-charter model to avoid state takeover.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 23, 2017 -
Tips for closing achievement gaps for today's learners
A recent presentation outlined how schools can use technology to increase access, achievement and advancement leading to student success.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 23, 2017
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