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'Evidence for ESSA' website ranks reading, math programs based on evidence standards
The Center for Research and Reform in Education at Johns Hopkins University launched the free resource to help schools determine what to use in classrooms.
By Tara García Mathewson • March 1, 2017 -
Keeping student debates civil in highly polarized times a challenge
Katie Dulaney’s eighth graders in Asheville, NC, were recognized by The New York Times after the Civil Conversation Challenge, and it was in her classroom they cultivated such respectful discourse.
By Tara García Mathewson • March 1, 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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Online tool attaches hard numbers to social-emotional skill-building
SELweb is designed to assess SEL among students in kindergarten through third grade, and it has given many districts a way to measure progress directly.
By Tara García Mathewson • March 1, 2017 -
District-level turnarounds in Massachusetts, Colorado offer choice lessons
Lawrence, MA, and Denver, CO, have both made district-wide, systemic changes that have improved student outcomes with charters as part of the solution, but not the only one.
By Tara García Mathewson • March 1, 2017 -
Northern California school uses nearby nature preserves for experiential science
Plumas USD is surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Plumas National Forest and Feather River watershed, all of which contribute to a hands-on science curriculum.
By Tara García Mathewson • March 1, 2017 -
New DC schools chancellor outlines supports to best serve black students
Antwan Wilson, about a month into his new position, says it is important to consider messaging when addressing achievement gaps and black student ability.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Arizona district uses student expertise to drive tech adoption
Yuma Elementary District One created the iTEAM KiDS Technology Ambassador Program to capitalize on student expertise with technology tools that educators wanted to use in the classroom.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Tech can help schools develop student leadership potential
Teachers can keep several principles in mind when planning lessons and managing classrooms, using ed tech tools to complement the work of developing young leaders.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Texas district uses cloud to give teachers all-around view of students
The MobileFirst iPad application allows teachers to see data on any student, including test scores, homework, grades, disciplinary actions, extracurricular activities and learning preferences.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 28, 2017 -
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From engagement to empowerment – redesigning learning spaces
Learn how Byram Hills Central School District is transforming the learning experience in its schools by redesigned learning spaces.
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Leadership Conference pressures DeVos on OCR pick
The more than 60 civil rights groups that make up the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights signed a letter to the secretary of education this week.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Diversity goals plague New Orleans schools fighting segregation
Bricolage Academy, a New Orleans charter that has become increasingly white since it opened a few years ago, plans to start weighting its lottery system to retain diversity.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Standing desks, other design elements can significantly improve outcomes
A handful of recent studies have identified benefits for student insulin levels, engagement and neurocognitive function after using standing desks or generally sitting less in class.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Teens want to impress each other, and teachers can use that to their advantage
Teenagers may not be motivated by the threat of a low grade, but former teacher Christina Gil says they can often be coerced into caring if their peers become their audience.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Arkansas superintendent has overseen massive population growth, change
When Springdale Superintendent Jim Rollins took over in 1980, his district had 5,000 mostly white students and now it has 21,500 students — many from Central America or the Marshall Islands.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 27, 2017 -
Washington district to consolidate growing population with Kindergarten center
The Mukilteo School District, north of Seattle, is responding to a state requirement to offer full-day kindergarten and growing enrollment by opening a new center that will serve 550 kindergartners.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 27, 2017 -
AmeriCorps, discipline and diversity: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on a Colorado district's efforts to provide affordable housing to teachers and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Pilot networks help Chicago school identify promising ed tech tools
Wendell Smith Elementary is participating in a pilot network through LEAP Innovations and Chicago Public Schools in search of tools to create exciting learning experiences.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 24, 2017 -
If GOP eliminates AmeriCorps, 11K schools will lose support
Though the program costs just .03% of the federal budget and operates with much more than that in private donations, it has routinely fallen in conservatives' crosshairs.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 24, 2017 -
NY nonprofit head cautions against rush to voucher expansion
Lynette Guastaferro, executive director of Teaching Matters Inc., says a rushed and haphazard voucher program could have ruinous consequences.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Paperless science and social studies classroom aims to get students real-world ready
Anthony Johnson operates his fifth- and sixth-grade classroom as a small city and immerses students in project-based learning to get them acting like adults.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Is it time to bring project-based learning to PD?
Schools have quickly jumped onto the PBL bandwagon to engage and empower learners, and the Shanghai American School has started using the strategy with teachers.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Rhode Island white paper outlines plans to scale personalized learning statewide
The Statewide Personalized Learning Initiative’s paper offers a common definition for personalized learning and maps out broad goals and objectives, with action items for individual districts.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 24, 2017 -
California ed officials explore ways to measure, use school climate data
The state's next stage of accountability goes beyond test scores and grad rates, asking districts to take responsibility for continually improving school climate measures.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Digital courseware market is maturing, but schools must stay focused
The Learning Counsel’s Digital Curriculum Strategy Survey found 86% of K-12 schools expect to spend more on digital curriculum this year, and spending is shifting to the district level.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 23, 2017
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