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Why US schools can't afford high suspension rates
A new report estimates the annual economic impact of suspending 10th graders at $35 billion.
By Autumn A. Arnett • June 6, 2016 -
Parent-on-school bullying a persistent problem
Independent School Magazine reports that at every school they've visited, they've found increasing issues with parents bullying the school.
By Roger Riddell • June 6, 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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Maryland student's experience highlights flaw of 'one-size-fits-all'
During his 12th-grade year at Maryland's Annapolis High School, Daniel Guth was told he'd have to take two courses he didn't need to enroll in AP Biology and AP Physics.
By Roger Riddell • June 6, 2016 -
Stackable credentials, ed tech purchasing advice: The week's most-read education news
Don't fall behind! Catch up on Pearson's 30-institution partnership and more here!
By Roger Riddell • June 3, 2016 -
Tennessee students take state to task over standardized testing
A group of fifth graders compiled suggestions for the state Department of Education and Gov. Bill Haslam on how to think about and manage testing.
By Erin McIntyre • June 3, 2016 -
Harassment, fraud complaints at elite private schools highlight underlying issues
Allegations of wrongdoing at two elite schools put K-12 reporting and accountability issues in both the public and private space center stage.
By Erin McIntyre • June 3, 2016 -
North Carolina Senate proposes rollback to siloed math classes
A new bill would undo a push for integrated math instruction, a move critics say would underserve students.
By Erin McIntyre • June 3, 2016 -
Farm Bill Broadband Loans a little-known rural K-12 connectivity option
The Farm Bill Broadband Loans and Loan Guarantees program can help rural classrooms obtain high-speed connections.
By Erin McIntyre • June 3, 2016 -
Officials: LAUSD skimmed $450M from special ed, high-needs students
A state report released May 27 indicates low-income students, English learners and foster children were adversely impacted by a double attribution of the same expenditure.
By Erin McIntyre • June 3, 2016 -
ESSA 'supplement not supplant' clause raises questions, concerns
The creation of regulatory guidance related to the law's language around funding distribution may face political roadblocks.
By Erin McIntyre • June 2, 2016 -
NYC school diversity pilot expanding
The initiative, launched last year, is targeting school segregation with enrollment goals.
By Erin McIntyre • June 2, 2016 -
Court affirms rights of Virginia transgender students
A new court ruling has upheld a previous decision in favor of transgender students' rights to use the bathroom of their choice.
By Erin McIntyre • June 2, 2016 -
Kansas schools to shut down without new budget plan
The state's ongoing school budget battle has reached a 'new crisis point' since its Supreme Court ruled the current funding formula unfair.
By Erin McIntyre • June 2, 2016 -
How is the Internet of Things impacting schools?
More K-12 IT professionals are paying attention to how increasingly connected devices can help in areas ranging from learning to sustainability.
By Erin McIntyre • June 2, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Consider these 2 pieces of advice while making ed tech purchases
Two K-12 IT thought leaders share tips for schools considering tech for the next academic year.
By Roger Riddell • June 2, 2016 -
Deep Dive
New Mexico hackathon provides template for Native STEM engagement
The first Native Youth My Brother’s Keeper Hackathon saw students produce several games and apps, with many focused around Native representation.
By Erin McIntyre • June 1, 2016 -
Blended learning facilitates flexible, self-paced instruction
Salt Lake City’s Innovations Early College High School uses a blended approach to help execute personalized learning plans and encourage self-paced advancement.
By Erin McIntyre • June 1, 2016 -
Using integrated digital curriculum demands district leadership, engagement
For districts to integrate digital coursework, leadership at the district level is required to avoid pitfalls and ease the transition.
By Erin McIntyre • June 1, 2016 -
For better PD engagement, fight isolation and increase access
Professional development needs to keep pace with tech advances by helping educators feel connected, less isolated and more able to engage online.
By Erin McIntyre • June 1, 2016 -
Should coding be an essential part of math curriculum?
Computer science and math teacher Chris Bartlo writes for EdSurge that the two subjects are a natural pairing.
By Erin McIntyre • June 1, 2016 -
California to track students from military families across schools
The move is part of an effort under ESSA to better gauge academic progress and improve support.
By Erin McIntyre • June 1, 2016 -
State policy can drive, sustain school dual-language programs
The American Institutes for Research offers five new recommendations on how states can support the programs.
By Erin McIntyre • May 31, 2016 -
Report: School use of 2-in-1 devices to increase
A new Futuresource Consulting sales report projects convertible device use in the classroom will increase 11% by the end of 2016.
By Erin McIntyre • May 31, 2016 -
Michigan district uses data to fight chronic truancy
The new 'Challenge 5' approach in Grand Rapids is helping schools use data to engage communities and reduce absenteeism.
By Erin McIntyre • May 31, 2016 -
Charter school enrollment increasing strain on funding
Nationwide, and particularly in Los Angeles, booming charter school enrollment is wreaking havoc on already-tight public school funding.
By Erin McIntyre • May 31, 2016
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