Top reasons K-12 professional learning can work best through an LMS

Why should teachers and schools consider an LMS to support continuous learning programs?

Oct. 25, 2019

School Halloween celebrations continue raising spectre of academic value

Religious and equity issues lead some districts to shun events around the holiday, but many are offering alternatives so all students can have fun.

By Natalie Gross • Oct. 24, 2019

Report: Afterschool Nutrition Program shows significant expansion, but needs more funding

Passage of the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Program by Congress would allow the initiative to serve more food and offer year-round meals, according to the Food Research & Action Center.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 24, 2019

Research shows disconnect between results and students' perceptions of active learning

Harvard researchers find students' believe they learn better from lectures despite active learning producing better exam results, necessitating better communication of benefits.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 23, 2019

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative donates $1.2M to 717 DonorsChoose PD projects

How recipients use the funds to build on existing shared professional learning goals can determine their effectiveness and influence curricular quality, an expert says. 

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 23, 2019

Amazon to fund computer courses for more than 100K high-schoolers

Tech companies are partnering with academic organizations to train people for the in-demand jobs of the future, including high schools.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2019

Girls Who Code's Reshma Saujani: Getting girls into STEM requires paradigm shift in strategy

Mentoring and addressing stereotypes of what STEM professionals look like can help female students envision themselves in these fields.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 23, 2019

District- or school-based coaches? Research shows it makes a difference

Experts recommend a hybrid model combining the strengths of both approaches.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 23, 2019

Study: My Brother's Keeper initiative in Oakland USD significantly impacts black male dropout rate

The African American Male Achievement program further demonstrates the impact of teachers of color, with additional focus placed on SEL and culturally relevant curriculum.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 23, 2019

West Virginia county targets poverty to boost achievement

McDowell County, among the nation's poorest, is one of many districts providing wraparound services to keep low-income students in school.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 22, 2019

Cultivating self-awareness to move learning forward

Learn about 7 self-awareness teaching practices designed to assist students with self-agency.

By Sucheta Kamath, MA, MA, CCC, BC-ANCDS, Founder ExQ® • Oct. 22, 2019

Report finds 'period poverty' a top reason girls miss school

Schools are addressing issues including a lack of access to hygiene products and menstruation stigma by stocking items in health rooms and bathrooms.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 21, 2019

Relay Graduate School trains pre-K teachers, but awareness of its approach remains limited

Leaders expect continued growth of the alternative teacher preparation program's residency model for early educators.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 21, 2019

In-school yoga controversial as some parents resist practice

Experts say administrators can stave off backlash from those who see yoga and meditation as promoting non-Christian beliefs by being transparent about the benefits and non-religious applications.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 18, 2019

Tallying numbers of students in poverty poses challenge for lawmakers

Under many funding formulas, accurately identifying students in poverty can determine school allocations and who receives the support needed to succeed. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 18, 2019

High schoolers in charge? How one school gave up control and won

Penn Manor School District Director of Technology Charlie Reisinger details how a transition to open source software led to more open educational approaches overall.

By Charlie Reisinger • Oct. 17, 2019

As 'green wave' spreads, marijuana funds create new dilemmas for education leaders

Eleven states and D.C. permit adult recreational use, and more are expected to enact legalization laws in 2020.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 17, 2019

Researchers find kindergarten readiness test can predict early school success

The first year of school is a critical one, but readiness begins in pre-K and many districts are focusing efforts on increasing support.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 16, 2019

Human interaction, SEL in curriculum key to curbing cyberbullying

Focusing on interpersonal skills, even amid the perceived anonymity of the digital world, helps students learn to be more accountable in their words and interactions, experts say.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 16, 2019

Unplugging from tech important even in 1:1 schools

One New Jersey middle school principal worked with teachers to adjust curriculum for days where students would be encouraged to focus on peer interaction and collaboration.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 16, 2019

Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy

Before adjourning their legislative sessions, a number of states pushed bills around career and technical education relevance and bullying prevention.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 16, 2019

DC elementary school transforms culture with alternative discipline

Research informing the "Conscious Discipline" approach shows students excel when they feel safe and loved but act out in times of duress.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 16, 2019

4 key practices for successful district-wide SEL integration

Superintendents and others highlight what schools can do to expand social-emotional initiatives, including positive messaging and culturally inclusive practices. 

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 16, 2019

Study: Black-white discipline gap predicts achievement disparities

Researchers note efforts to boost equity in discipline would likely have a positive effect on achievement and vice versa.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 16, 2019

A hands-on aquaponics lab wins national recognition

Districts across the country are awarded funding for STEAM learning experiences that develop skills for students.

Oct. 16, 2019