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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 GarcÃa 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 GarcÃa 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 GarcÃa 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 GarcÃa Mathewson • Jan. 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
SEL part of NYC charter's foundation
The Renaissance Charter School sees social-emotional learning as much more than a passing fad, embedding it into the very fabric of everyday teaching and learning.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Critics say DeVos' stance on school choice has already been proven wrong
Sarah Carr, editor of the Teacher Project at Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism, writes for Slate that history has made clear school choice without any government intervention is bad for kids.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Principal Pipeline Initiative report outlines successes in 6 urban districts
Four years ago the Wallace Foundation selected six urban districts to participate in a pipeline initiative aimed at improving principal quality and an independent study hails their progress.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Jan. 24, 2017 -
CTE program gets a boost by embedding programs in local businesses
The Onondaga Cortland Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services has stepped up its partnerships with local businesses to offer students embedded career and tech ed programs.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Department of Education offers schools new ed tech evaluation tool
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology developed the Ed Tech Rapid Cycle Evaluation Coach in partnership with Mathematica to give schools a free evaluation platform.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Are these ed tech buzzwords on the chopping block under Trump?
Terms like the 'achievement gap,' 'data-driven instruction,' and 'flipped classrooms' got a foothold during the Obama administration, but some may not survive Trump’s presidency.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Jan. 24, 2017 -
Get beyond the tech tool to the learning strategy it supports
It has become a mantra in the K-12 world that education technology should be a means to an end, rather than the end itself, and schools are still figuring out how to stay true to that goal.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Using robotics to teach students problem-solving skills
A veteran teacher has turned to robotics as a way to teach students the benefits of trial and error problem-solving as well as communication and collaboration skills.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Education leaders bristle at Trump mention of 'students deprived of all knowledge'
In his inaugural address on Friday, President Donald Trump lamented his view of an education system “flush with cash” that nevertheless leaves students “deprived of all knowledge.”
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Survey finds increasing salaries and high optimism within the K-12 IT field
The second annual survey by the THE Journal found the overall average salary for IT professionals in education was $65,742, or $2,000 higher than last year.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Federal analysis of SIG program finds no impact on student outcomes
The Obama Administration sent $7 billion to districts between 2010 to 2015 under the School Improvement Grant program but a study says it didn’t improve test scores or grad rates.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Jan. 23, 2017 -
Music ed, DeVos and ransomware: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how colleges are looking to boost their bottom lines and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Are data collection efforts at risk in a Trump presidency?
Budget hawks under the new administration could scale back beefed-up data collection at the federal level meant to help states move forward with their own efforts.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Personalized learning can better serve an increasingly diverse student body
The Vista Unified School District in California embraced the model as a way to improve outcomes among a diverse group of students.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Ubiquitous access brings assistive technology mainstream
Devices like iPads and Chromebooks often come with built-in assistive technology or easily accommodate applications that provide it, increasing opportunities for all students.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Districts tackle challenge of keeping networking equipment cool
Goshen Community Schools in Indiana installed an air-conditioned rack system after finding its networking system would shut itself down because of overheating.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Department of Energy
NGSS early adopters embrace new standards in California
About 200,000 students attend K-8 schools that signed on as early adopters of the Next Generation Science Standards, which will be the basis of state tests starting in 2019.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Jan. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What does leading the nation on NGSS look like?
Washington was a lead state in developing the Next Generation Science Standards, and now it is ahead of other states in developing a comprehensive, summative assessment.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Maximize time, teacher expertise to achieve personalized learning success
Marietta City Schools Superintendent Grant Rivera argues personalized learning is most effective if students aren’t held to traditional time constraints.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Obama administration won't finalize fiercely controversial ESSA regulation
The “supplement not supplant” regulation would have required school districts to prove they spend at least as much local money on Title I schools as non-Title I schools.
By Tara GarcÃa Mathewson • Jan. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
An Inauguration Day look at the Trump presidency's projected impact on K-12
As thousands gather in Washington for the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as 45th President of the United States, a look at what the next four years may hold for education.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 19, 2017
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