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Large print books can boost comprehension, put students at ease
Nearly half of students in a national study said they felt less reading anxiety when they read a book with a large print format.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 18, 2019 -
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Shredding for school: Researchers study links between skateboarding and academic success
As skateboarding makes its Olympic debut in 2020, the sport's image is changing with the help of schools and community-based programs that see how it helps students be creative, resilient problem-solvers.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 18, 2019 -
Administrators get personal in their approaches to combat absenteeism
Many school and district leaders are embracing a practice known as nudging, which includes going door-to-door or sending text messages and automated calls.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 18, 2019 -
DeVos: Federal funds for students with disabilities can be used for postsecondary ed
The funds can be used for comprehensive transition programs, which are college-based offerings for students with intellectual disabilities.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 18, 2019 -
Khan Academy offering new line of resources to districts
Anecdotal evidence suggests positive gains, though experts say more research is needed.
By Natalie Gross • Sept. 18, 2019 -
Navigating difficult faculty discussions doesn't have to be a minefield
An educator and coaching consultant says the best place to start is to acknowledge the issue upfront while addressing your own fears of the conversation.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 17, 2019 -
Study: Neighborhood conditions can impact pre-K effectiveness
A data analysis of Tennessee's state-funded pre-K program shows children from low-income communities gained more from the program than those in higher-income neighborhoods.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 17, 2019 -
Apps that connect teachers and parents can help overcome language barriers
Teachers are using new apps to improve parent-teacher communication and, in some cases, bridge disconnects with ELL students.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 17, 2019 -
District comms director roles growing in complexity
Social media is one way to reach large audiences, but older community members still appreciate newsletters.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 16, 2019 -
School districts deploy vaping sensors in e-cig crackdown
The devices detect chemicals and alert school personnel.
By Natalie Gross • Sept. 16, 2019 -
Opinion
How school leaders can promote district diversity, integration
Patrick Finley and Damon McCord of the Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School share four strategies for creating an inclusive school community.
By Patrick Finley and Damon McCord • Sept. 16, 2019 -
Column
Pre-to-3: With play dates and Play-Doh, school leaders gain skills to support learning for 4-year-olds
The New Teacher Center’s Early Learning Leadership Program is giving principals a safe place to discuss learning through play.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 13, 2019 -
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Data platform connecting schools with art organizations expanding to six cities
Created by a Chicago nonprofit, Artlook combines administrative and school-level data with information on arts organizations looking to partner with schools.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 13, 2019 -
Chicago Public Schools violated Title IX for 'systemic failure' to address student sexual violence claims
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights said part of the problem was the prolonged absence of a Title IX coordinator.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Cultivating socially aware classrooms starts with teachers' self-reflection
A veteran learning designer suggests creating inclusive classrooms in an era of politically divisive rhetoric is challenging, but professional development focused on inclusion can help.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 12, 2019 -
New resources provide strategies to ease transition into kindergarten
One report from nonprofit New America focuses on communities taking a comprehensive approach to reaching families with young children, while another highlights relevant funding streams.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 12, 2019 -
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Arts educators cite needs for more research on academic benefits
The role of the arts in STEM and examining data from "arts-rich" schools were among highlights during day one of the Arts Education Partnership conference.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Amid a broader special ed shortage, efforts underway to diversify teacher pool
Officials from AACTE, for instance, are exploring strategies including tuition assistance, flexible licensing pathways and mentoring programs.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Projects provide broader view of students' SEL progress
Finding ways to assess social-emotional learning skills can give educators a more holistic view of a student and more well-rounded teaching strategies.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 11, 2019 -
Q&A
Curricular Counsel: How a rural, low-income district uses partnerships to 'find a way'
Greene County Schools CAO Frank Creech says a mindset of 'I don't know how to do this, but I'll find a way' is key to expanding learning opportunities with limited resources in the North Carolina district.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2019 -
Arts infusion across curriculum fosters creativity, problem solving
Often overlooked in favor of subjects measured by standardized tests, the arts are gaining ground again as a pathway to soft-skills employers seek.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 11, 2019 -
Should parents of persistent bullies be fined?
A Wisconsin city is divided over the practice, but supporters hope it will inspire parents to step in.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 11, 2019 -
33 states adopted 57 computer science ed policies since 2018
An annual study from Code.org and the Computer Science Teachers Association shows states allocated more than $123 million for computer science professional development from 2016 through 2021.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 11, 2019 -
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Five ways Scurry-Rosser ISD's new athletic facilities are revitalizing a small Texas town
How one school district leveraged deferred maintenance into state-of-the-art athletic facilities.
Sept. 11, 2019 -
High school hacker's story a lesson on student data security
School districts and ed tech vendors are notoriously easy targets for cyber attacks, experts say.
By Natalie Gross • Sept. 11, 2019
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