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FCC alleges AT&T violated E-Rate in overcharging Florida schools
The federal agency argues AT&T should have automatically charged Florida schools and libraries the lowest price for telecomm services, but it collected an extra $63,760.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 29, 2016 -
4 strategies for improving the principal pipeline
Woodrow Wilson Foundation COO Stephanie Hull identifies methods for supporting and developing high-quality principals who can lead school improvement.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 29, 2016 -
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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Deep Dive
Measuring the Impact: Food insecurity hits schools nationwide, stretches into higher ed
The food safety net, while fairly extensive in supporting K-12 students, nearly disappears for college-goers — but even for the youngest students, the summer months are tough.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 28, 2016 -
AdvancED study: Few schools foster regular student tech use
Most surprising is that so few use technology for communication and collaboration, given how often students use tech for the same personal purpose.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 28, 2016 -
Learning Policy Institute stays out of political fray
The institute deals with politicians and policymakers across party lines in the name of educational improvement.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 28, 2016 -
Windows 10 Anniversary Update includes ed-specific products
Windows 10 Pro Education will be among the variety of options hitting shelves next week, and are set to include a number of school-specific security measures.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 28, 2016 -
Study: Teacher social media use varies by age, region
A new Front Row Education study found teachers older than 50 prefer Google+ while their younger colleagues are more likely to use Pinterest.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 28, 2016 -
Ed Dept guidance emphasizes need for homeless student supports
The U.S. Department of Education has issued guidance on the provisions of the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth program, reauthorized in ESSA.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 28, 2016 -
Deep Dive
EduVation Spotlight: Coachella's rock-and-roll superintendent hits high notes in low-income district
Going from MTV to the classroom, Darryl Adams has forged a trail with a creative approach to leadership.
By Roger Riddell • July 27, 2016 -
NCTQ ranks the amount of planning time teachers get in 147 districts
While schools in Montgomery County, MD, disagree with the organization’s methodology, their contracts allow for 7 hours per week of planning — the most on the list.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 27, 2016 -
College Board's AP Computer Science Principles designed to attract more students
The course is intended to be more accessible to students who want to learn about computer science without digging deep into a single programming language.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 27, 2016 -
On ADA anniversary, Ed Dept guidance reiterates rights of students with ADHD
The US Department of Education has released new guidance clarifying the responsibilities of school districts when serving students who have the disorder.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 27, 2016 -
Teachers report comfort with new tech, but show little innovative use
The 2016 Technology Counts survey from Education Week found 24% of teachers consider themselves risk takers with technology, but few use the tools for inquiry-based learning.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 27, 2016 -
California districts change pay scales to attract veteran teachers
A handful of districts have increased the cap on years of service or eliminated it entirely, while others have promised to match salaries of teachers transferring into their districts.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 27, 2016 -
Deep DiveOregon districts see benefits of teacher leadership focus
Oregon school reform organization Chalkboard Project developed the CLASS model as a way to improve teacher effectiveness through shared leadership.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 26, 2016 -
Sexual harassment may be overlooked in K-12 schools
While the topic of sexual assault has been on the minds of college administrators nationwide, early cases of sexual harassment are too often ignored with K-12 students.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 26, 2016 -
Virtual first periods give students chance for extra sleep
Alabama's Piedmont City School District has given high-performing students in grades 10-12 the option of completing first period classes virtually to offer flexibility for sleep.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 26, 2016 -
Interactive display tech facilitates collaborative learning
The modern version of a projector allows teachers and students to interact with it and teach other, facilitating a pedagogical shift away from the front of the classroom.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 26, 2016 -
Jacksonville State U program teaches educators to hack, code, encrypt
The new five-day program beefs up cybersecurity skills, helping teachers protect themselves and teach their students how to stay safe from digital threats.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 26, 2016 -
NYC initiative aims to boost male teachers of color in schools
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has put $16 million into the NYC Men Teach initiative since announcing its announcement in 2015.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 26, 2016 -
Los Angeles Unified moves forward with single gender school
The Girls Academic Leadership Academy is the first single-gender school the district has developed in almost two decades, and it plans to follow up with an all-boys school in 2017.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 25, 2016 -
New Hampshire finds success in decade of online PD
The OPEN NH program launched in 2005 to offer high-quality professional development to teachers in rural areas who otherwise wouldn’t have had access.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 25, 2016 -
Districts try range of strategies to improve student writing
Schools in Massachusetts and Texas have embraced concrete strategies that teach students how to think about and approach writing, rather than simply telling them to do it.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 25, 2016 -
Can Clinton unite Democrats' opposing ed reform factions?
The presumptive Democratic nominee for president has tried to tread lightly among the split education community on the left, but the party’s platform reveals some discord.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 25, 2016 -
'Future-ready' ed strategy doesn't stop at the device
Jon Phillips, managing director of Worldwide Education for Dell, offers nine steps to help educators get beyond one-to-one device programs and think about strategic plans.
By Tara García Mathewson • July 25, 2016
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