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Study shows average principal works 60-hour weeks
The average comes from the first nationally representative study of how principals spend their working hours, conducted by the federal Regional Education Laboratory for Northeast and Islands.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 11, 2016 -
Deep DiveGwinnett County schools focus on teacher tech training to improve instruction
This metro Atlanta district aims to make effective technology use a standard part of teaching and learning for all students through strategic planning and targeted professional development.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 10, 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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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to change magnet admissions policies
The North Carolina district will take socioeconomic status into account, both for the students who are applying and the neighborhoods in which they live, to diversify magnets.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 10, 2016 -
Are today's digital natives stunting their social skills?
A new documentary, "Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age," explores the impact of how much time today’s students spend looking at their phones or other digital devices.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 10, 2016 -
California officials join chorus of opposition to Ed Dept ESSA regs
At the close of the public comment period for the Obama administration’s regulations relating to the distribution of federal Title I dollars, state leaders made their voices heard.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 10, 2016 -
68% of districts have fast internet, up from 19% in 2013
A new report from the Consortium for School Networking shows districts have taken the need for high-speed internet seriously and invested in the technology necessary to bring it to their schools.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 10, 2016 -
Massachusetts voters deny lift on charter school cap
About 62% of voters cast their ballots against charter school expansion in a deeply personal campaign for families both for and against a lift.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 10, 2016 -
Deep Dive
State ballot initiatives rock K-12 policy
Four states voted on referenda that would greatly impact the K-12 landscape.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 9, 2016 -
Don't forget Common Core calls for literacy instruction in all subjects
At the end of the English/language arts section of the Common Core State Standards are recommendations for integrating literacy into history, social studies, science and technical subjects.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 9, 2016 -
Perseverance a key skill students learn from arts education
Many schools recognize the value the arts can bring to students and have begun to integrate them into other subjects, but MindShift highlights the value of keeping trained arts teachers.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 9, 2016 -
Changing Minds campaign highlights teacher power to combat trauma
The campaign, a partnership of the Department of Justice, Futures Without Violence and the Ad Council, emphasizes the impact caring teachers can have on children’s brains.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 9, 2016 -
Narrowing down the field of parent-teacher communication apps
First-grade teacher Jessica Meacham shares her strategy for choosing a new app to improve communication with parents — one that is free and fits all the needs for her classroom.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 9, 2016 -
Why voting doesn't matter so much for schools
Candidates on all sides say they want to improve schools, and while they may have different strategies for doing so, ed isn’t particularly politicized, Jay Mathews writes for The Washington Post.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 9, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Education community hopes differences can be reconciled with President-elect Trump
Despite overwhelming support for the Democratic nominee, hope remains the state of education will improve under the next president.
By Autumn A. Arnett • Nov. 9, 2016 -
FarmRaiser offers schools alternative fundraisers that benefit local farmers, too
The Virginia-based organization helps connect schools with farms and artisan producers to sell healthy, local foods instead of wrapping paper or candy bars, and schools get 45% of proceeds.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 8, 2016 -
California voters expected to effectively overturn English-only mandate
Voters in the state will see a question on their ballot about whether to allow multilingual instruction in public schools, reversing a 1998 ban.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Massachusetts instructional tech specialist urges critical thinking
Dianne Pappafotopoulos believes it is time for a paradigm shift in the way schools offer technology education, adding in lessons on ethics and the potential downsides of tech advancements.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Superintendent turnover breeds instability in districts working toward reform
An EdSource survey of California’s 30 largest districts found that 17 had superintendents in their positions for three years or less, and nine of those 17 were in their first year.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Minnesota cultural inclusivity starts with student name pronunciation
Increasingly diverse districts have been paying attention to names as a way to honor identity and culture, as well as ensure students don’t disconnect from learning.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 8, 2016 -
'Little data' movement could have big outcomes for completion
Promoting self-discovery of students' own learning capacity could lead to greater achievement and increased completion rates.
By Jarrett Carter • Nov. 8, 2016 -
Sponsored by Waterford
To personalize your classroom, follow special ed's lead
The special education classroom is a good place to discover successful personalized learning tools for all students.
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Ohio superintendents plan statehouse rally against standardized testing
As the state school board meets and a trade show opens, superintendents will join other education leaders to protest the emphasis on testing.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 7, 2016 -
Districts turning to Rosetta Stone in absence of language teachers
The language learning program supplements teacher instruction in 4,000 schools that have not been able to staff their foreign language programs with qualified teachers.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 7, 2016 -
Wisconsin district's middle schools use green screens in class
The La Crosse School District’s education foundation has incorporated 34 green screens into lessons and student projects at three middle schools.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 7, 2016 -
Arizona district uses 'little data' to personalize learning
Dysart Unified School District's Innovation Academy has students use virtual reality stations, circuit boards and laptops, but even in low-tech classrooms, teachers personalize learning with data.
By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 7, 2016
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