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Directory of blended learning aims to help districts, schools
In an op-ed, Julia Freeland Fisher, director of education research at the Clayton Christensen Institute, examines two strategies for adopting blended learning.
By Erin McIntyre • March 4, 2016 -
New Orleans school funding battle pits magnets v. charters
A new per-pupil funding formula for state aid in New Orleans that calls for tax revenue to be redistributed from gifted students to those with disabilities is under debate.
By Erin McIntyre • March 4, 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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Nomination of King as ed sec provokes ire from activists
Based on his track record as ed commissioner in New York, some activists are saying that Dr. John B. King, Jr.'s nomination as secretary of education should be thwarted.
By Erin McIntyre • March 4, 2016 -
Accountability under ESSA still open to interpretation
Because of flexibility around accountability in the Every Student Succeeds Act, states like Florida and Kentucky are considering bills that might not meet federal standards.
By Erin McIntyre • March 4, 2016 -
Creative approaches can make coding more fun, accessible
Four districts are taking innovative approaches to closing the subject's participation gap.
By Erin McIntyre • March 4, 2016 -
Report: Special ed services in NYC schools severely lacking
Nearly 40% of students who need special education services are being failed by NYC schools, a new report says.
By Erin McIntyre • March 3, 2016 -
Cafeteria vulnerabilities highlight schools' need for emergency plan
Schools and districts should prepare students for situations in which they may not be able to be locked down in a classroom.
By Erin McIntyre • March 3, 2016 -
Proposal of teacher database creates contention, debate
On the heels of California's proposal to create a statewide teacher database to help address teacher shortages, a larger policy debate has emerged.
By Erin McIntyre • March 3, 2016 -
Keeping students safe with proactive IT practices, guidelines
Good stewardship and a robust, proactive IT presence can help districts keep their students safe in digital spaces.
By Erin McIntyre • March 3, 2016 -
Using Universal Design for Learning to help diverse students
Under the new Every Student Succeeds Act, schools are encouraged to try out universal design for learning (UDL) in order to reach learners with diverse needs.
By Erin McIntyre • March 3, 2016 -
Deep Dive
3 things connected educators do differently
Administrators Jimmy Casas and Jeff Zoul can attest to the impact of Twitter, but they say there's also more to being 'connected' than employing social media tricks.
By Roger Riddell • March 2, 2016 -
Chicago Public Schools cuts 62 positions, axing 17 teachers
After a round of layoffs left 17 teachers and a total of 62 school staff out in the cold, Chicago unions are threatening to strike over potential pension changes.
By Erin McIntyre • March 2, 2016 -
CA considers old proposal of creating statewide teacher database
Advocates in California say that the implementation of statewide teacher databases could help address the gaps that result from a teacher shortage.
By Erin McIntyre • March 2, 2016 -
Washington district tastes success with community schools
In Vancouver, one district is seeing success and planning to expand a community schools initiative currently at work in 16 schools.
By Erin McIntyre • March 2, 2016 -
Emotional skills under microscope in K-12
Although social emotional learning has been proven to help increase academic achievement, measuring those emotional skills is controversial.
By Erin McIntyre • March 2, 2016 -
Success, trial, and error at Summit Preparatory Charter High School
The California school has seen success, but it's still learning how to help low-income students become fully prepared for college.
By Erin McIntyre • March 2, 2016 -
Deep DiveShadow a Student Challenge puts educators in students' shoes for a day
The exercise is meant to help teachers and principals foster empathy and understanding of students' experiences.
By Erin McIntyre • March 1, 2016 -
Deep Dive
What 7 principals wish they knew their first day on the job
Several K-12 school leaders shared their thoughts at the NASSP's Ignite '16 conference in Orlando.
By Roger Riddell • March 1, 2016 -
Schools testing use of apps for parental notifications
BusBoss, which allows district personnel to provide information regarding bus stops, routes, and schedules, is partnering with Blackboard’s ParentLink app.
By Erin McIntyre • March 1, 2016 -
Study: Taking the bus stems K-12 truancy
The yet-to-be-published study of 14,000 students shows that young children who take the bus to school are less likely to miss school.
By Erin McIntyre • March 1, 2016 -
Proposal to count coding as foreign language passes Florida Senate
Should the state's House and Gov. Rick Scott approve the bill, computer science classes will count for foreign language credits in the state.
By Erin McIntyre • March 1, 2016 -
Scalia's death expected to result in tie on teacher union case
The Supreme Court has also declined to hear a handful of other education-related cases.
By Erin McIntyre • March 1, 2016 -
Tennessee district bounces back after testing breakdown
The Monroe County district's office has helped its schools and teachers maintain positivity in the wake of a statewide standardized testing snafu.
By Erin McIntyre • March 1, 2016 -
California appeals court to consider divisive issue of teacher tenure
The court will decide if current job protections under the state's teacher tenure rules deprive students of a 'quality education.'
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 29, 2016 -
Chicago considers computer science as a graduation requirement
If the measure passes, the 2016-17 freshman class will have to take at least one computer science class.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 29, 2016
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