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How can schools best serve students with incarcerated parents?
Students dealing with changes at home due to parental incarceration can develop behavioral problems and become careless about their academics.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 14, 2017 -
Could the Office of Ed Tech land on the chopping block?
While it is fairly unlikely the U.S. Department of Education will be shuttered by the Trump administration, projects given attention under the Obama administration may not continue.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 14, 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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Deep Dive
Digital ed tech pricing library brings transparency to procurement
The Technology for Education Consortium Data Platform allows districts to become members, share their own procurement data, and view anonymized price comparisons and reviews.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Rural public schools worry 'school choice' focus will leave them out
Remote school districts generally offer the only option for families with school-aged children because charter and private options routinely concentrate in cities.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Research indicates mindfulness is a trendy strategy that actually works
A 2014 study found 30-minute, twice-per-week mindfulness sessions reduced students' stress and led to better behavior, and a 2015 study tied the practice to higher retention and math grades.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Texas district sees learning gains after giving kindergartners Chromebooks
The Wichita Falls Independent School District’s devices experiment resulted in increased student engagement and better outcomes, especially for students with special needs.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Audit calls one-third of Tennessee high school grads' qualifications into question
The state department of education conducted the first audit of graduates’ qualifications, finding many received diplomas without meeting state requirements.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 13, 2017 -
DeVos tells states to maintain ESSA timelines despite potential changes
The new U.S. secretary of education wants to maintain the timeline set by the Obama administration for reviewing state plans despite debates around accountability regulations.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Personalized Learning: What educators need to know
Check out our five must-read stories on one of education's hottest trends.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 10, 2017 -
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It may get harder to serve healthy school lunches
The Community Eligibility Provision has allowed school districts with high concentrations of poverty to offer every student free meals, but the GOP may eliminate it.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Lack of trust in teachers may inhibit black, Latino student success
Psychology researchers at UT-Austin found middle schoolers who lose trust in their teachers because of perceived mistreatment in school are less likely to go to college, even if they were high-performers.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Report: Growing number of underprepared teachers in California classrooms
The Learning Policy Institute tracked the increase in intern credentials, permits and waivers issued for the state's teachers, using that number as a proxy for the severity of the teacher shortage.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 10, 2017 -
NYC community schools effort comes with big money but uneven implementation
The city named 94 “renewal” schools in 2014, based on low performance, and required their improvement efforts be done with community partners.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 10, 2017 -
House votes to overturn some ESSA regulations, Senate may follow
The House resolutions focused on regulations finalized by the Obama administration relating to accountability and teacher prep programs.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The next generation of charter school innovation and impact
Early charter school growth was often framed as an opportunity to improve public education by freeing charter schools to innovate and send good strategies back to district-run schools.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2017 -
In first address as Ed Sec, DeVos calls for 'common ground'
The newly-confirmed head of the U.S. Department of Education asked the education community to put aside differences and put students first.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Feb. 9, 2017 -
New paper outlines lessons learned from last 10 years of Head Start
New research from Bellwether Education Partners reflects on Head Start's progress since President George W. Bush passed a law in 2007 requiring half of teachers to hold a bachelor’s degree by 2013.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Sex ed varies by state, and research shows what works
While some districts still offer abstinence-only sex education, others have comprehensive programs increasingly likely to include social-emotional learning and issues of gender equality.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2017 -
If teachers think like managers, they could make happier classrooms
Three educator-researchers analyzed strategies of highly regarded businesses and their managers to create positive cultures and productive environments.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Will the XQ Super Schools live up to their name?
After developing grassroots authenticity for its high school redesign grant competition, all eyes are on whether the project's 10 winners will deliver success.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2017 -
House Republicans introduce bill to eliminate Ed Dept
The same day the U.S. Senate narrowly approved Betsy DeVos’ nomination as secretary of education, House Republicans proposed abolishing the agency.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2017 -
Opinion
The US Secretaries of Education
DeVos isn't the only cabinet pick who will influence education, writes NYU's David E. Kirkand.
By David E. Kirkland • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Alabama RTI director: Everybody in the system must know retention rates
Carol Martin, director of instruction and intervention at Sylacauga City Schools, shares the importance of data in RTI efforts, how to get parental buy-in and more.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 8, 2017 -
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai limits Lifeline program participation for 9 companies
The move reverses a decision made under the Obama administration, which expanded participation in the program designed to give low-income families more affordable access to internet at home.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 8, 2017 -
Leveraging a love for gaming in classroom activities
Shanghai American School instructional coach Andrew Miller says teachers can harness elements of gaming to engage students in classroom learning.
By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 8, 2017
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