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California moving forward with science exam pilot despite federal ruling
One of the final decisions of the Obama Education Department was to deny the state’s request to offer only the pilot this year instead of a full legacy test.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Should educators think more about quality of screen time?
Many schools are responding to pressure to minimize screen time for students, but Johns Hopkins University doctoral student and EdTechTeacher instructor Beth Holland says that’s the wrong focus.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 31, 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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UT Austin launches 'MicroMajor' program for high schoolers
The TEXAS MicroMajor program gives high school students a chance to ramp up college prep with courses developed or endorsed by UT faculty.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Preschools drive growth in nature-based education options
A growing number of “nature preschools” give children a chance to learn while exploring outside, but access isn't increasing as quickly for children in cities or from poor families.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 31, 2017 -
How have Trump's Supreme Court finalists ruled on education cases?
The three finalists' rulings include decisions against overly harsh school discipline and discrimination against transgender employees.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 30, 2017 -
$100M gift will bolster leadership training for Texas public school leaders
Grocery store mogul Charles Butt is using the money to create a nonprofit leadership institute called the Holdsworth Center at an Austin high school.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 30, 2017 -
New Hampshire school takes on school climate through an elective
Rural Pittsfield Middle High School’s student-centered model allowed students to propose an elective course known as “Drop the Drama,” where they are drafting a code of conduct.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Tracking proficiency, growth doesn't have to be 'either-or' decision
California’s CORE districts are moving ahead with efforts to measure both.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Some states drop exit exams while others create new ones
California and Arizona have eliminated such requirements for high school grads in recent years, while Connecticut and Colorado are creating new, controversial tests.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Enrollment, test scores fall or stagnate in segregated Harlem schools
Traditional neighborhood schools in Harlem have been losing students to alternatives in the charter or private sector, even while public schools in the nearby Upper West Side thrive.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 27, 2017 -
How can districts make tech training more effective?
Professional development is a key aspect of any successful implementation, especially when tailored to the individual needs of teachers.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Nebraska school eliminates class ranking to shift student priorities
Millard Public Schools near Omaha has decided to eliminate a top 10 ranking so students are less incentivized to load up on Advanced Placement courses simply to weight their GPAs.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Harvard professor's teaching strategies offer lessons for K-12 educators
Harvard professor David Malan’s Computer Science 50 course attracts thousands of students from Harvard and Yale each year, reaching them in three important ways.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 27, 2017 -
States, universities rethink principal prep to align with new standards
New national standards were released in 2015, and universities in Missouri, Delaware and Nebraska are among those redesigning programs.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 27, 2017 -
Rhode Island moves forward on scaled personalized learning effort
The state had a strong focus on blended learning several years ago, creating a technological foundation to explore and scale best practices in personalized learning.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017 -
43 states have disproportionate arrest rates of black students in schools
An analysis of federal data by the Education Week Research Center found the share of black students arrested at school to be 20 percentage points higher than their share of enrollment in 20 states.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Rural district in Arkansas brings healthcare services to school campus
The Magazine Wellness Center has expanded access for students, school staff members and the community, first with support from a grant and now through local funding.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017 -
California's Linked Learning Alliance debuts voluntary certification program for career academies
It hopes to offer a level of structure through clear, universal standards.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Teaching digital citizenship to students with autism spectrum disorders
Instruction on online etiquette has become a standard element of school curricula as students spend more time on the web, and lessons can be especially useful for students on the autism spectrum.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Schools chase energy savings, educational opportunity in solar
Poway Unified School District in Southern California expects to save $250,000 per year because of its latest solar energy project.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Where federal policy under Trump could mean big changes for education
The new administration is set to impact a lot more than school choice, and Education Week’s compilation of top issues to watch includes ESSA implementation, Ed. Dept. funding and civil rights.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Survey of high-achievers uncovers overlooked student needs
The National Leadership Academies surveyed nearly 3,000 high-achieving high school students and their parents in 2016, finding these students feel isolated and bored in school.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017 -
New playbook for teachers takes lessons from successful managers
The Clayton Christensen Institute’s new publication, “How to create higher performing, happier classrooms in 7 moves: A playbook for teachers,” aims to better prepare students for the 21st century.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Why are schools so behind on using data to make decisions?
A report from the Center for Data Innovation found the K-12 system lags in using data to improve outcomes, and while there are valid reasons why, it’s still a missed opportunity.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Holographic computer lets some schools create 'mixed reality' experiences
A collaboration between Pearson and Microsoft is creating new possibilities in classrooms across the K-12 and college spectrum by introducing “mixed reality” to students.
By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017
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