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Schools' most innovative learning resource is teachers
A language arts and social studies teacher suggests curriculum directors maintain an open door policy so educators can bring new ideas to the floor.
By Lauren Barack • July 3, 2019 -
Tying STEM to ELA can boost scores, participation
Curriculum specialists and teachers in Tracy, California, are reworking curriculum to bridge gaps across subjects for pre-K through 12th grade to attract more girls and students of color to STEM.
By Lauren Barack • July 3, 2019 -
Improvement science helps school districts succeed at new initiatives
The way new programming and resources are presented to teachers and staff each school year can determine their success, according to the University of North Alabama's director of teacher education.
By Amelia Harper • July 3, 2019 -
Tackling teacher retention in the summer months
Teachers are more likely to return to work in the fall if they feel supported by their principal throughout the school year and even during the summer, one Georgia principal writes.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 3, 2019 -
Oklahoma sees 54% increase in emergency teacher licenses
Rural districts can have a difficult time recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers, and as the state faces a continuing shortage of accredited teachers, the need for emergency licenses is expected to rise.
By Amelia Harper • July 3, 2019 -
Does education focus too much on individual achievement?
An author contends lessons from veteran black educators demonstrate education's value as a "public good to expand citizenship, equity, and collective responsibility."
By Amelia Harper • July 2, 2019 -
Restorative justice programs struggling due to lack of funds
The alternative disciplinary approaches attempt to reduce punitive punishments by bringing the offender and victim together to discuss the issue.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 2, 2019 -
Computer-based testing offers glimpse into 'rapid guessing' habits
NWEA researchers provide recommendations on when — and when not — to count students' responses.
By Linda Jacobson • July 2, 2019 -
ISTE 2019: Access, teacher training key to tackling digital divide
Leaders from the Parkland School District in Pennsylvania discuss how they're closing the gap to provide students with "anytime, anywhere learning."
By Naaz Modan • July 1, 2019 -
Providence school system faces state takeover demands from parents
A blistering independent report detailed issues including widespread and long-term use of substitutes with little training to teach core classes, the stifling of parent voices, and chaotic classrooms with little discipline.
By Amelia Harper • July 1, 2019 -
Community liaisons help schools reach out to parents of color
Districts like Minneapolis Public Schools are finding the "parent participatory evaluation" method increases trust and support while lessening cross-cultural misunderstandings.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 1, 2019 -
Educators praise SCOTUS decision to keep citizenship question off 2020 census
Immigrant advocacy groups also say the ruling is a win for democracy, though it leaves the door open for the question to be presented again.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 28, 2019 -
ISTE 2019: State leaders, board members talk school safety, data privacy laws
More technology solutions and surveillance mean schools must be wary of stringent regulations protecting student data.
By Naaz Modan • June 28, 2019 -
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Janus: Employees should 'make their own decision' about union membership
A year after the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, teachers unions say they're growing, but so are efforts to inform teachers of their rights to opt out.
By Linda Jacobson • June 28, 2019 -
More school districts creating threat assessment teams
As a growing number of school violence incidents are reported, many schools are looking for ways to identify threats before they turn into tragedies.
By Amelia Harper • June 28, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Open house: District leaders invite realtors for inside view on what schools offer
As schools face growing competition, administrators and community leaders reach out to those guiding families in their housing search.
By Lucy Hood • June 27, 2019 -
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ISTE 2019: Teacher of the Year calls for hope, connection in digital age
Administrators and other stakeholders also provided school safety, privacy and digital equity gap insights in sessions throughout the conference's last day.
By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan • June 27, 2019 -
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Hurricane-ravaged Florida district to receive $1.25M for mental health services
The approved state budget also includes funds that will allow the district to avoid layoffs.
By Linda Jacobson • June 27, 2019 -
California doctors to begin screening children for trauma
The state legislature allocated $45 million to reimburse doctors for screening low-income patients for trauma, and another $50 million for training on how to conduct the screenings.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 27, 2019 -
Governors in 22 states have proposed teacher pay raises
Some teachers, however, say the increases are still too small to overcome the stagnant wages they've seen over the past decade.
By Amelia Harper • June 26, 2019 -
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ISTE 2019: Tuesday keynotes inspire educators to be 'limitless'
Sessions throughout the day also informed school leaders how to advocate for funding and implored teachers to reclaim agency in professional learning.
By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan • June 26, 2019 -
ISTE 2019: Where does computational thinking fit in curriculum? Everywhere
Teaching computational thinking skills doesn't have to come at the expense of a well-rounded education. They can be applied to and found in a number of real-world situations, from music to engineering, presenters said.
By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2019 -
Deeper learning opportunities start with teacher support
Trimming lessons or lectures can require a restructuring of entire lesson plans, and leaders can also consider adding time to the school day to increase classroom opportunities.
By Lauren Barack • June 26, 2019 -
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Legal reasoning skills can help students see issues from multiple sides
At a time when educators are working to increase civic engagement, experts say teaching students to think like a lawyer can help them understand the perspectives of others.
By Lauren Barack • June 26, 2019 -
Firefighters in the classroom spark interest in STEM
In Georgia, a district employs firefighters to work with teachers to provide students a deeper understanding of what they learn in science courses and to explore careers in STEM fields.
By Lauren Barack • June 26, 2019
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