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Brooklyn's UFT Charter School requests to transition to traditional public school
The move comes amid dwindling charter support nationally, and educators say it would allow students better AP, tech, math and dual-language access.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 3, 2020 -
Report: Safety tip lines flag bullying, drug use, suicide risk
Though the technology was originally meant to identify gun violence threats, a national study found 75% of principals thought tip lines made them more aware of overall safety issues in their schools.
By Naaz Modan • March 2, 2020 -
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Soft skills are an invaluable 'counterpart to STEM.' Here's how a USC program is equipping teens
The Center for Third Space Thinking usually trains corporate executives, but founder Ernest Wilson says there are five competencies K-12 students "desperately need" to succeed in a tech-focused world.
By Linda Jacobson • March 2, 2020 -
Opinion
5 critical steps to securing modern school networks
A district director of information technology details how to protect schools from increasing ransomware attacks that have cost organizations billions of dollars.
By Matthew J. Frederickson • Feb. 28, 2020 -
Retrieved from House Committee on Appropriations on February 27, 2020
DeVos' proposed Civil Rights Data Collection changes a 'double whammy' for students of color, lawmakers say
The changes, which would eliminate racial and ethnic disaggregation in data on preschool suspension, came under fire from Democratic representatives during a Thursday committee hearing.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 28, 2020 -
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Study: Skateboarding fosters 21st century, SEL skills
Skateboarders often live “on the margins of mainstream society,” the researchers find, but they encourage educators to help students apply their skills to education and job opportunities.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 28, 2020 -
Gamifying PD is better for teacher engagement, participation
Just like students, teachers are inspired by choice, competition and rewards in their learning, experts say.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 27, 2020 -
Ed Dept announces strict K-12 Title IX enforcement to address sexual assault
The compliance crackdown follows two recent high-profile cases of districts reportedly enabling sexual misconduct and will include review of how cases, including those involving staff, are handled.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 27, 2020 -
Conservative groups sue over California law restricting public employers' anti-union speech
One plaintiff is a former school board member who says the law interferes with elected officials’ ability to represent their constituents.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 27, 2020 -
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Report identifies strategies for scaling work-based learning
A National Governors Association report aims to narrow the gap between skills employers seek and the skills employees entering the workforce possess.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 27, 2020 -
Teaching students to use what's around them bolsters critical thinking
A middle school math teacher says having students use resources like calculators to identify different approaches to problems strengthens soft skills.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 26, 2020 -
Georgia pre-K program enhances student learning with farm stand
Specialists say community gardens offer many developmental benefits to young students, and a farm stand can acclimate them to healthy eating choices and handling money.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 26, 2020 -
Teaching teens about healthy relationships, consent key to preventing dating violence
About 1 in 11 high school females and 1 in 15 high school males nationally reported having experienced physical dating violence in the past year, according to the CDC.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 26, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Is edTPA standing in the way of getting more teachers into classrooms?
The Pearson-scored test is meant to assess whether prospective educators have the skills to teach, but critics question the time and cost involved, its reliability and Pearson's "corporate profits."
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 26, 2020 -
House ed chair Scott refocusing attention on Rebuild America's Schools Act
The bill, which proposes a $100 billion investment to improve facilities and technology, will likely be included in a larger infrastructure package the House is working on.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 26, 2020 -
Meetup gives black male teachers helpful support, but retention issues remain
Black educators are often called upon to fill a variety of roles for students of color, but low pay and lack of support remain barriers to retaining them.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 25, 2020 -
Retrieved from New York City Council on February 25, 2020
NDA shielded prior misconduct of former NYC schools official arrested for facilitating child sex abuse
A city investigation reveals David Hay, who was arrested for child pornography and coercion, was protected by an NDA with his previous district in Wisconsin and wouldn't have been flagged in a background check.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 25, 2020 -
Sponsored by Altitude Learning
Grading reimagined: Designing a meaningful assessment practice that puts learning first
Develop an assessment practice allowing students to own their learning and show what they know in multiple ways.
By Erik Burmeister, Superintendent of Menlo Park City School District • Feb. 25, 2020 -
Special needs students often pay price in efforts to strengthen school safety
Florida laws intended to flag potential threats early are impacting students with disabilities, as seen in highly publicized incidents of young students institutionalized following "tantrums."
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 24, 2020 -
Home visits effective, but safety concerns remain
Districts, Head Start and other groups urge educators to take precautions when conducting home visits in rural and urban areas.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 24, 2020 -
Study: Teacher merit pay linked to higher student test scores
A review of 37 studies both in and out of the U.S. finds combining performance pay with professional development is most effective.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 24, 2020 -
Poll: Most Texans express trust in teachers, doubts about standardized testing
The numbers come amid growing support for teachers and public schools among red state parents.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 21, 2020 -
Seattle Public Schools launches department to support reading achievement among black boys
The district is among those nationwide seeking ways to help African American students succeed at critical stages and increase the number of black teachers.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 21, 2020 -
Report: Early College High Schools deliver good return on investment
While the programming costs an extra $3,800 per student, those students earn an estimated $33,709 more over their lifetimes, new research finds.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 20, 2020 -
Opinion
How I'll use my paid parental leave
In June 2018, a math teacher in Manhattan was part of a team that demanded and won paid parental leave for New York City teachers. The benefits extend beyond his family and reach his students, he says.
By John Troutman McCrann • Feb. 20, 2020
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