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Texas likely to expand ethnic studies curriculum with African American history course
The course outline would begin centuries prior to the arrival of enslaved Africans in America, with a goal of showing students African civilizations were as sophisticated as those in Europe.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 3, 2019 -
Academic teaming approach credited with rural Florida school's turnaround
The strategy, which was combined with other turnaround efforts, has teachers shift to student-centered instruction that includes peer collaboration, coaching and teaching.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 3, 2019 -
PISA: US students show no progress on international assessment
The Program for International Student Assessment has "inspired a lot of policy and practice" changes, such as weighted funding formulas based on students' needs, its director said.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 3, 2019 -
Denver after-school program receives $1.5M from marijuana tax revenue
Though educators worry about the mixed message using marijuana revenue can send, teen use of the drug is down in states that have legalized it.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 2, 2019 -
Amicus briefs support Virginia transgender student Gavin Grimm's case following appeal
An eventual Supreme Court decision is likely as this case and others return to the federal level, but districts and states grapple with tailoring their own policies in the meantime.
By Naaz Modan • Dec. 2, 2019 -
Survey: Special needs students, ELs more positive about school mental health services
The analysis of six years of YouthTruth data also shows females are twice as likely as males to report feelings of sadness interrupting their usual activities.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 2, 2019 -
Will synthetic animals lead schools to cut the real thing from dissections?
Synthetic frogs are expensive but reusable, and they avoid exposing students to carcinogens like formaldehyde.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 27, 2019 -
Recess, physical ed help students build sense of community
Playtime provides opportunities to build positive connections during the school day while strengthening culture and crucial SEL skills.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 27, 2019 -
Nebraska rethinks early childhood with nation's largest birth-to-grade-3 model
School leaders view children as young as infants as part of the school community and conduct family outreach to promote early intervention.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 27, 2019 -
Report: Minority students overlooked in gifted identification process
Some districts opt to test all students as a way to improve racial and socioeconomic diversity in gifted and talented programs.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 27, 2019 -
Report: Volunteering, cultural literacy most effective for instilling sensitivity
Other approaches include celebrating cultural diversity and discussing world events in the classroom, according to a survey of 11,000 teenagers and 1,900 teachers from 34 countries.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 26, 2019 -
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50 States of Ed: Do choice policies 'undermine' or remain 'vital' to public education?
While experts suggest there is "strong reason for concern" with school choice policies, advocates say they are pivotal for equity.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 26, 2019 -
Maryland district aims to diversify schools with controversial rezoning
About 5,400 students will change schools in Howard County in an effort to improve socioeconomic integration and alleviate overcrowding.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 25, 2019 -
Educators continue Mister Rogers' legacy through 'Simple Interactions'
The program — which has spread to 35 states and five countries — captures adult-child exchanges that contribute to learning.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 25, 2019 -
Building strong culture around coaching improves PD's effectiveness
Research indicates educators appreciate coaching more than other professional learning models, which may help with recruitment and retention.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 22, 2019 -
Assessment is evolving — but is change coming fast enough?
Policies are shifting to accommodate experimentation on the path to better assessment, but progress is slow despite standardization not producing the desired results.
Nov. 22, 2019 -
What We've Learned: Administrators share advice for engaging families
We asked leading superintendents and principals nationwide how they encourage parental involvement. Here's what they had to say.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 22, 2019 -
Survey: Most educators find research hard to access
The growth of research-practice partnerships is one effort to bridge the gap, experts say.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 21, 2019 -
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Illinois bans use of isolated seclusion in school discipline
The state joins a growing number of others offering some form of legal protection against the practice, which is most often used on students with disabilities and also disproportionately impacts students of color.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 21, 2019 -
3 ways state agencies, nonprofits transport students beyond the classroom
A variety of partnerships nationwide are giving students a chance to learn first-hand in fields experiencing labor shortages.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Is productive struggle the secret sauce in learning?
An instructional coach says allowing students to struggle through to a solution develops grit and perseverance, which will serve them well in the workforce.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 20, 2019 -
5 steps to addressing impeachment in classroom discussions
While covering the Trump impeachment inquiries could "come at a cost" because of the topic's partisan nature, experts say it is an invaluable teaching moment if done with tact.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Chicago school adds structured play to boost social skills, learning
Eliza Chappell Elementary School administrators hope skills like conflict resolution picked up through play spill over into the classroom.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 20, 2019 -
3 mindsets district CFOs need to be strategic financial managers
A new guide from Education Resource Strategies highlights key practices in a time of flat or declining revenue.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 20, 2019 -
30 districts join DonorsChoose program to supplement classroom resource budgets
Crowdfunding is helping schools fill funding gaps, but some districts forbid teachers from participating over concerns they may misuse or keep the money.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 20, 2019
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