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What have districts learned when embracing culturally responsive curricula?
New York City is the latest to seek the benefits of inclusive teaching material that reflects the diverse experiences of students from different backgrounds.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Schools, college and businesses team up on cybersecurity training
A CTE partnership will allow South Texas high school students to earn certifications and college credit in a region facing a severe shortage of cybersecurity professionals.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Courtesy of Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for American Education: Images of Teachers and Students in Action.
Small steps can build a megaphone for student voice
A veteran educator and researcher says laying the foundation for voice and self-reliance in 2nd-graders was as simple as allowing them to identify and take on responsibility for important classroom tasks.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Ex-staffers: Bureaucracy, testing focus stifled ed innovation office's efforts
Former employees of Denver's Imaginarium hope to spark conversations about pushing back on state and federal mandates that use standardized test scores as the primary metric for student progress.
By Natalie Gross • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Studies indicate students retain more reading printed text
Digital textbooks save money and natural resources, but experts suggest they may necessitate new approaches to teaching reading skills compared to print.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Rhode Island ed commissioner willing to break bargaining contract in Providence schools takeover
The collective bargaining agreement with the Providence Teachers Union was cited as an issue in a scathing report that led to the state takeover, though the union has expressed willingness to cooperate.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Labor Dept rules IEP meetings a valid reason for family and medical leave
The opinion gives educators a tool for helping families participate in addressing their children's special education needs.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 13, 2019 -
AASA, NAESP aspiring principals program to focus on building 'transformational' leaders
The joint venture will feature nationally recognized leaders in the field providing future principals with theory- and practice-based sessions in-person and online.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Researchers: Book studies allow more teacher voice in PD
A case study conducted in a Tennessee district shows teachers also went on to learn more about the strategies they studied with their colleagues.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Schools increasingly underfunded as state funding demand grows, study finds
Funding distribution shifts partially explain the trend: States where federal K-12 spending increased aren't seeing the same boost from the state and local level.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Study links positive messages about middle school to better grades, behavior
Attendance was also higher for 6th-graders who participated in a reading and writing intervention compared to those in a control group.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Despite $10M in outside support, a 'super school' failed before ever getting off the ground
Leaders on the Somerville, Massachusetts, School Committee couldn’t justify the cost of innovation at the expense of equity.
By Natalie Gross • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Timed lessons could be a highly effective teaching technique
"Teach Like A Champion" author Doug Lemov suggests pacing lessons can create a sense of urgency in the classroom and keep students focused.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Michigan losing school librarians as literacy rates decline
Some state legislators are considering requiring a librarian in every school, as Michigan ranks 35th in the nation for 4th-grade reading scores — the lowest of any state in the Midwest.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Opinion
Just crowdsource it: Not so fast when it comes to school data
Kari W. Patrick, a Kentucky English teacher, writes that states and districts should make school data more parent-friendly.
By Kari W. Patrick • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Growth mindset experiment points to higher grades, more rigorous classes
Researchers found a low-cost intervention could keep more freshmen on track for graduation and keep as many as 5.3% of 1.5 million high schoolers from being labeled "off track" each year.
By Natalie Gross • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Popular kids influence school culture — but only to an extent
That sway is also not always negative, according to a UNC professor of psychology and neuroscience. If these students are also kind, they have the ability to encourage others to do the same.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Column
Pre-to-3: New center to track state policies on infants and toddlers
By the end of this year, the Prenatal-to-Three Policy Impact Center at UT-Austin plans to publish a list of policies found to support young children's health and well-being.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Federal programs, partnerships can defray CTE costs
The U.S. Department of Education provides about $1.3 billion per year to support career and technical education programs.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 8, 2019 -
State leaders share progress on building 'world-class' education systems
Expanding pre-K, increasing teacher salaries, and allowing elementary educators to specialize in a content area are among steps some states are taking to emulate top-performing systems, speakers at a NCSL session said.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Study: DC charters leave transfer enrollments to traditional public schools
Despite similar mid-year dropoff rates, charter schools aren't filling open spots.
By Natalie Gross • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Deep Dive
As threat of ICE raids increases, schools can take steps to put students at ease
Sanctuary districts, "zen" zones, SEL and communication with families are among initiatives providing students from immigrant families with safety and resources amid an anti-immigrant political climate.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Sponsored by Participate
The logic behind time-bound learning experiences
Effective and professional learning communities are built through time-bound learning experiences. See how these are developed and visualized.
By Dr. Julie Keane • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Taking the arts digital to support a well-rounded education
Experts say incorporating technology into art curriculum teaches students soft skills while providing additional avenues for perception and expression.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 7, 2019 -
With break almost over, teachers can still stem summer learning loss
Not all students experience the same educational slide, but experts say all likely benefit from educators reaching out with check-ins and suggestions.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 7, 2019
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