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Few companies have fully funded their ConnectED promises so far
The White House released a fact sheet about the initiative, but the amount of software and devices donated doesn’t seem to reach the $100-million-plus commitments.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 20, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Is literature the answer to tackling poor civics curriculum?
Educators are now reassessing the importance of civics education in light of the 2016 election, and experts say literature can offer a valuable resource for discussing social issues.
By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 19, 2016 -
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Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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UCLA works to revitalize struggling secondary schools
The university is pairing human and financial resources to fill in support gaps to secondary schools from public resources.
By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 19, 2016 -
Illinois law requires students to practice safe police interactions
A new law adds lessons in driver’s ed courses about how to behave during traffic stops, and a Texas senator has proposed a similar bill.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 19, 2016 -
California districts form consortium to improve computer science ed
The Inland Empire Code Consortium is composed of the Riverside Unified School District and 10 others east of Los Angeles, all of which serve 272,700 students.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 19, 2016 -
Should experienced teachers help determine teacher prep focus?
While some experts believe teachers are critical go-to sources to determine how teacher preparation programs should improve, others say their skills can be outdated.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 19, 2016 -
Librarians can play central role in creating 'Future Ready' schools
The Alliance for Excellent Education leads the Future Ready Schools movement and has a special framework for where librarians fit into school change.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 19, 2016 -
NYC program helps autism spectrum students graduate, attend college
ASD Nest puts students in supported general education classrooms thoughout their K-12 tenure as a way to improve academic outcomes.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 19, 2016 -
DeVos' Detroit charter law influence offers insight on how she might approach ed nationally
The Secretary of Education nominee used her power as an influential Republican donor to kill legislation that would have provided oversight of Detroit’s troubled charter sector.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 16, 2016 -
In teacher training, actual classroom time more valuable than simulation
While simulations do exist to give teachers-in-training a chance to lead a fake classroom, there are several reasons why they still can’t stack up to the real thing.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 16, 2016 -
Making 'CS for All' include students with disabilities
The A. Harry Moore School of New Jersey City University celebrated Computer Science Education Week this year with a coding carnival that featured universal design principles.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 16, 2016 -
Portland dual language study linked to significant reading gains
A study of Portland Public Schools’ program, where students are assigned by lottery, provides unusually compelling evidence in favor of the power of dual language instruction for all students.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 16, 2016 -
Bay Area school uses music, games to help students succeed
Teachers at Los Medanos Elementary School in Pittsburg, CA, create lyrics and fun games to help students understand otherwise dry topics.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 16, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Chicago school transforms student engagement with personalized learning
Joseph Lovett Elementary School has seen a range of benefits from a shift toward personalized learning, including better student engagement, behavior and academic performance.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Experts see Bluetooth-enabled classes, improved devices on the horizon
District Administration sees super-thin tablet and notebook screens and Internet of Things connectivity growing in 2017 and beyond.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 15, 2016 -
New York to streamline school violence reporting system
The Violent and Disruptive Incident Reporting System asked schools to self-report across 20 categories that were confusing and overly legalistic, but now it will make do with nine categories.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Ed tech vendor website audit finds widespread vulnerabilities
Common Sense Media examined more than 1,200 vendor sites, finding 49% did not protect their data with encryption and some only did in states that mandate it.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 15, 2016 -
New resources offer school leader support guidance for ESSA
Together, a new RAND Corporation report and Council of Chief State School Officers guide offer ways to use Title I and II funds for principal training and support.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 15, 2016 -
Philadelphia schools revise discipline policies to limit disparate impact
Girls of color are among the most frequently disciplined and suspended, prompting advocates to urge changes to vague policies about attitude or distracting dress that push them out.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 15, 2016 -
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Deep Dive
Should school districts play a larger role in birth-to-5 programs?
New research finds a 13% return on investment to high-quality birth-to-5 programs, and while K-12 districts may not be the ones to run them, they can be partners to support families at this critical time.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Poll finds charter parents more satisfied with schools than district parents
EducationNext surveyed a nationally representative sample of parents whose children are in the traditional public, charter and private school sectors, uncovering new perspectives.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Microsoft offers teachers ways to 'hack' the classroom
Its second annual Hack the Classroom two-hour event is available online for streaming through Dec. 20, and Hacking STEM provides monthly education tips for teachers to integrate technology.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 14, 2016 -
New series aims to help schools serve the 'whole child'
The Brzycki Group and The Center for the Self in Schools has released a Well-Being in School workshop series to train educators, health care providers and policymakers.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Facing pressure, NYC abandons Harlem elementary merger plan
The city's Department of Education has backed away from a plan to merge two schools after facing criticism that it was moving forward too quickly.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 14, 2016 -
Report: Wide variety across states in Head Start quality, funding, access
A comprehensive report by the National Institute for Early Education Research covers the pre-K program as well as its equivalent for infants and toddlers, migrants, and American Indians and Alaska natives.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 14, 2016
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