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Mississippi district settles 52-year desegregation lawsuit
District officials argued segregation was a result of individual choice, not residual Jim Crow policies.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 17, 2017 -
College completion rates low among charter grads
The number of charter school grads completing college degrees can be as low as 19%, despite some charters' claims that their students are well-prepared for higher ed.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 16, 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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Indiana district's career center lets high school students try STEM jobs
The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township has revamped its high school program to put more emphasis on college and career readiness.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 16, 2017 -
Nashville-based school network puts big focus on SEL
Valor Collegiate Academies is focusing on social and emotional learning skills as part of its overall curriculum and seeing early success.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Florida superintendent of the year reflects on women in leadership
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Barbara Jenkins is in a position disproportionately occupied by men, driven by a desire to impact ever-larger groups of students.
By Tara García Mathewson • March 16, 2017 -
Trump's budget includes $9.2B cut to Ed Dept
The proposal, released Thursday, also includes a request to expand Title I funding to help support low-income and underrepresented students.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 16, 2017 -
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Will federal deregulation extend to school lunch programming?
Conservative lawmakers look for potential repeal of the Obama administration’s signature K-12 initiative.
By Jarrett Carter • March 16, 2017 -
Telehealth grows in presence, impact for secondary schools
Virtual medical treatment is a way to reduce absenteeism and to increase services for vulnerable students, but can budgets sustain the innovative program?
By Jarrett Carter • March 16, 2017 -
Philadelphia charter schools bracing for big cuts
Philadelphia's school district may request charters to return some already-allocated funding and will change the amount of per-pupil spending going forward.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 15, 2017 -
Experts warn against teaching to learning styles in K-12
A group of experts from various disciplines is encouraging educators to stop teaching to abandon popular "neuromyths" and focus on evidence-based practices.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 15, 2017 -
Research suggests new approaches for free breakfast access
A new study reveals simple strategies that could provide substantial gains for student engagement and performance through free breakfast programs.
By Jarrett Carter • March 15, 2017 -
Rural schools an ideal fit for maker curriculum infusion
Students with previous exposure to agriculture and agribusiness are the best targets for innovation-based learning and development.
By Jarrett Carter • March 15, 2017 -
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Deep DiveAre teachers K-12's greatest untapped innovation engines? [SXSWedu 2017]
Two administrators and a teacher shared their thoughts on how school and district leaders can facilitate game-changing ideas in the classroom.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2017 -
Ed Dept releases new template for state reports under ESSA
The department's interpretation of what information is "absolutely necessary" will reduce reporting burden for schools, but may increase disparities in student outcomes.
By Autumn A. Arnett • March 14, 2017 -
How one district is eliminating budget discussion guesswork
A new approach from Pennsylvania's Souderton Area School District means the district will wait until better data is available before opening its budget up for discussion.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 14, 2017 -
District expands employee wellness program to focus on better care
An employee wellness program at Polk County Public Schools in Florida has grown to include more services and target preventative care.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 14, 2017 -
When cities and schools collaborate on data, students win
A partnership between the City of Nashville and its public school system is seeing data analytics boost reading scores for afterschool program participants.
By Jarrett Carter • March 14, 2017 -
Two Bronx schools share a building, but different paths to success
A school building in the borough highlights the value of leadership and public investment in secondary learning success.
By Jarrett Carter • March 14, 2017 -
Researchers calculate real cost of high school suspensions
California is actively attempting to reduce suspensions as part of a new accountability framework that considers factors other than test scores.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 13, 2017 -
Schools beef up cybersecurity to deal with growing threats
Districts across the country are stepping up protection efforts by educating staff on issues ranging from how to deal with phishing scams to hiring IT security consultants.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 13, 2017 -
AP courses may hold key to getting more students ready for college
A coordinated effort by school leaders in Spokane, WA, is pushing more students to undertake rigorous AP courses before completing high school.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 13, 2017 -
Educators play a role in tackling fake news
In the current media landscape, instruction in English and journalism in how to discern source credibility is more critical than ever.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 13, 2017 -
New technology puts STEM degrees in reach for students with disabilities
Higher ed is behind the eight ball on providing supports for students with disabilities: Fewer than 20% of students received support in college, compared with 87% who received it in high school.
By Stephen Noonoo • March 13, 2017 -
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Deep DiveNYC's Fariña talks equity and creating future educator pipelines [SXSWedu 2017]
The chancellor of the nation's largest district sees a critical role for K-12 schools in fostering the next generation of teachers.
By Roger Riddell • March 10, 2017 -
Montgomery County Planning Commission
American Society of Civil Engineers gives school facilities a D+ grade
In its quadrennial infrastructure report card, the trade group found 24% of U.S. schools in fair or poor condition.
By Tara García Mathewson • March 9, 2017
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