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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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Aging schools struggle with deferred maintenance issues amid cold snap
One Tennessee district is weighing building consolidation as a solution, but the Rebuild America's Schools Act could provide relief nationwide if passed.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 19, 2019 -
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Case study: Reinventing professional learning at London District Catholic School Board
Originally London District Catholic School Board used a variety of disconnected tools to deliver mandated training to their staff. Sound familiar?
Nov. 19, 2019 -
Beyond NAEP: Experts seek ways to address US 'reading crisis'
A new Educational Testing Service report recommends ways assessments can better diagnose gaps in knowledge and improve learning.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 18, 2019 -
Still 'remembering the Titans': School board votes against splitting famous Virginia high school
District leaders in Alexandria decided to maintain the city's singular high school as they expand career learning opportunities for a diverse student body.
By Natalie Gross • Nov. 18, 2019 -
Courtesy of Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for American Education: Images of Teachers and Students in Action
Brooklyn makes progress desegregating middle schools
Early results from efforts in the New York City borough show eight of 11 schools hit target goals and white students are not fleeing the district.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 18, 2019
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