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  • Report: More students with disabilities attending charter schools

    The analysis of civil rights data also shows charter schools suspend students with disabilities at slightly higher rates than traditional schools.

    By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 14, 2019
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    Curricular Counsel: How a Minnesota district looks beyond assessment to measure success

    For Assistant Superintendent Jana Hennen-Burr, the community's role in developing strategies around student outcomes is a critical piece of the puzzle.

    By Nov. 13, 2019
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    Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    To foster a joy of reading in students, abandon time logs

    A 5th-grade teacher found eliminating process-driven tasks, which made reading feel more like a chore than a fun activity, developed more confident, enthusiastic readers.

    By Lauren Barack • Nov. 13, 2019
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    New Jersey, Illinois among latest to mandate LGBTQIA curriculum

    As more states pass laws requiring inclusive curriculum, a dearth of resources continues presenting a challenge in implementation.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 13, 2019
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    Turning co-location into collaboration: Los Angeles seeks mutual benefits in contentious practice

    As charter leaders in Washington, D.C., and New York push for access to district schools, the Los Angeles Unified School District hopes to make facility sharing more tenable.

    By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 13, 2019
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    Dallas ISD trustee wants cameras in all special ed classrooms

    Superintendent Michael Hinojosa doesn’t support the proposal, saying the cost to install cameras and store videos would be excessive. 

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 13, 2019
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    Supreme Court DACA case: Thousands of educators' livelihoods on the line

    With SCOTUS deliberations starting Tuesday on President Donald Trump's rescission of the program, experts say ending DACA could have a "chilling effect" on K-12 students and educators. 

    By Nov. 12, 2019
  • Secret Service: 'Prevention is key' in addressing school violence

    The agency's report finds that many school violence incidents could have been prevented and urges schools to create programs for addressing red flags.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 12, 2019
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    Study: Summer school for EL students could boost 4-year graduation rates

    Researcher Angela Johnson also finds such programs can increase course-taking for high school English learners who have lived in the U.S. for less than three years. 

    By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 11, 2019
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    Low-cost, consistent administrator PD can address turnover

    Lack of professional development can lead to low job satisfaction and increased rates of attrition for school leaders. Some districts are getting creative to solve the problem. 

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 10, 2019
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    Pre-to-3: Working conditions linked to high early educator turnover

    Researchers seek to learn more about how early-childhood education programs can attend to providers' physical and mental wellbeing.

    By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 8, 2019
  • Texas poised to take over Houston ISD

    Experts say a takeover of the state's largest school district would be unprecedented in scale and will require "plans for every facet of the district."

    By Nov. 8, 2019
  • SETDA urges lawmakers to embrace policies increasing school broadband speeds, access

    While most schools now have broadband at a minimum recommended speed of 100 kbps, the organization suggests fully supporting ed tech tools requires a minimum of 250 kbps.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 8, 2019
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    LAUSD weighs allowing noncitizens to vote in board elections

    San Francisco implemented a similar initiative in October, but few registered. 

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 7, 2019
  • Report: Many rural districts face education 'emergency'

    The ninth edition of “Why Rural Matters” includes measures of college readiness and a focus on the needs of young children.

    By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 7, 2019
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    For better college essays, focus on helping students write about themselves

    The task is an uncomfortable one for many, but a number of strategies and resources are available to help put students at ease.

    By Lauren Barack • Nov. 6, 2019
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    3 ways to expand Native American curriculum beyond Thanksgiving myths

    Because generalizations tied to the holiday don't paint the whole picture of the numerous cultures that were spread across the Americas, experts say schools should encourage students to "dig deeper." 

    By Lauren Barack • Nov. 6, 2019
  • Census Bureau launches Statistics In Schools program ahead of 2020 Census

    Experts suggest incorporating statistics and data collection into curriculum could further students' job opportunities later in life.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 6, 2019
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    5 big challenges confronting districts — and how they're overcoming them

    Balancing school security with a nurturing environment and recovering from teacher strikes are among challenges districts will continue to face in the coming year.

    By Nov. 6, 2019
  • Esports boom reaching high schools amid scholarship growth

    Gamers were offered $16 million in college esports scholarships in 2018-19, but administrators are also recognizing opportunities to boost school culture through these programs.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 6, 2019
  • Integrating social-emotional learning in PE nets gains for schools

    As emphasis on "whole child" education grows, experts suggest physical education is an ideal place to thread social-emotional learning throughout curriculum.

    By Nov. 6, 2019
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    Teachers share what SEL actually looks like in today's connected classroom

    We asked 2,400 teachers about their opinions on SEL and digital resources. Here's what we learned...

    Nov. 5, 2019
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    US students show low-to-medium tech skills

    A 12-country international study shows just because students grow up with digital devices doesn’t mean they have "sophisticated" skills.

    By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 5, 2019
  • Districts, cities team up to create green spaces in 'park deserts'

    Opening school playgrounds after hours could give 20 million people access to parks, according to The Trust for Public Land, and help build a school's brand.

    By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 5, 2019
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    Study: Principal PD effort didn't improve student, school outcomes

    The federal government’s evaluation shows a widely used University of Washington training program also didn't boost principal retention.

    By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 4, 2019