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Think bigger than Computer Science Education Week
Project Lead the Way President and CEO Vince Bertram and Verizon Foundation Director of Education Justina Nixon-Saintil argue students need long-term, high-quality learning.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 9, 2016 -
Elementary schools face tough decisions on cell phone use
As a growing share of elementary students get their own cell phones, schools have to decide whether to allow them and where to draw the line.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 8, 2016 -
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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Wyoming bill recommends 'Indian Education for All'
A bill passed unanimously by the Select Committee on Tribal Relations could come before the state legislature this year and, if passed, would require a new curriculum on tribal history in all schools.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 8, 2016 -
California forms regional support networks for charter authorizers
Charter authorizers in many California districts are part-time positions, filled by people who are reportedly not fully informed about their expected oversight role and who don't have time to do it well.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 8, 2016 -
Ed Dept releases final ESSA assessment regulations
The final regulations are very similar to those proposed earlier this year, but changes include tweaks to criteria around receiving waivers for exceeding the cap on students with disabilities taking alternative tests.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 8, 2016 -
Survey: NY parents don't think grads are ready for college
The Education Trust-New York found stark differences by race when asking parents about the importance of grading schools, creating clear report cards and identifying low-performing schools.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 8, 2016 -
Nation's top ed foundations mostly in 6 states
Third annual study and ranking of K-12 education foundations by the Caruthers Institute finds the nation’s top 25 and 50 foundations tend to cluster.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 7, 2016 -
More agency, hands-on learning key to boosting student engagement
English teacher Jay Meadows recommends teachers stop lecturing and engage students with hands on activities, class discussions and opportunities to choose their own assignments.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 7, 2016 -
Massachusetts officials consider accountability beyond testing
The state's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is determining the line between not enough and too many indicators.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 7, 2016 -
Two federal agencies expand computer science efforts
As part of Computer Science Education Week, the White House announced efforts to expand access to and quality of computer science education in the nation’s K-12 schools.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 7, 2016 -
Building a diverse teacher pipeline can start with former students
The Partnerships to Uplift Communities Schools give graduating seniors a letter inviting them back to join the Alumni Teach Project once they earn a bachelor’s degree.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 7, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Math game's coaching helps students embrace growth mindset
In an experiment with more than 5,000 students, Motion Math found mindset coaching improved persistence, engagement, mastery and student approach to challenge.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Sponsored by FIRST
uberSTEM Education: A Love Story
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By Woodie Flowers, distinguished advisor to FIRST® and Pappalardo Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at MIT • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Personalization is foundational at New Hampshire's MC2 charter school
Each student has his or her own learning team, led by a teacher/advisor and including the student, parents and other adults.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Only one-third of students rate their school culture positively
YouthTruth Student Survey released new data from 80,000 students in 24 states from grades 5-12, finding just 28% of 11th graders positively rate school culture.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 6, 2016 -
California elementary schools receive free resources for Family Code Nights
A corporate grant from Capital One Bank has sent more than 6,000 California principals free digital kits from MV Gate that make organizing a Family Code Night relatively easy.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Waco schools push STEM with pre-K students
In the last two years, the preschool program in Texas' Waco ISD has dramatically expanded the time students spend on science, technology, engineering and math tasks.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 6, 2016 -
PISA finds US students still below average in math
The latest international assessment results also find America with significantly more low performers than Estonia, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and Vietnam.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 6, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Challenges persist when gamifying education
Determining how to use gaming elements and to what extent remains a hurdle to unlocking its full potential for many.
By Shalina Chatlani • Dec. 5, 2016 -
More than 150K California students participate in career pathways
Career-oriented programs give students opportunities for hands-on learning and exposure to future jobs thanks to the Career Pathways Trust, which launched in 2014.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 5, 2016 -
Should student sleep patterns be considered when planning 1:1 devices?
A meta-analysis of 20 recent studies about device use and sleep quantity, quality and daytime sleepiness reveals cause for concern when it comes to sending devices home with students.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 5, 2016 -
Penn State prof, PhD candidate warn about cyber charters
Sociology professor David Baker and Ph.D. candidate Bryan Mann write that the Trump administration should be careful about allowing the cyber charter model to expand.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 5, 2016 -
Ed Dept resources aim to help jailed students transition back to school
The U.S. Department of Education has released new data about students in the justice system, a website for educators to help jailed students with disabilities and two resource guides.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 5, 2016 -
Survey: Classroom tech boosts fun, learning
A survey of 20,000 students and teachers by Quizlet asked participants what they think about technology in and out of the classroom, finding differences by age group and role.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 5, 2016 -
Oakland charter designed with students of color in mind
Roses in Concrete Community School aims to offer the enrichment opportunities common in wealthy, white, independent schools instead of the bootcamp-like test prep more common in urban areas.
By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 2, 2016
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