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NWEA, Khan Academy partner to give students targeted resources based on test results
A new program being piloted in four districts across California and Nevada will link student test results to suggestions for additional learning material.
By Lauren Barack • June 12, 2019 -
Dance provides another avenue for cross-curricular lessons
One educator has used the principles of dance, namely choreography, to demonstrate how programming is also built through a series of steps.
By Lauren Barack • June 12, 2019 -
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Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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When adopting ed tech tools, keep accessibility a top priority
An administrator from Massachusetts' Perkins School for the Blind stresses the importance of resources that weigh the full spectrum of students' abilities.
By Lauren Barack • June 12, 2019 -
Burnout remains a concern when rolling out new programs
Pacing is key to keeping teacher stress at manageable levels and ensuring success in the transition from traditional to more active learning models.
By Lauren Barack • June 12, 2019 -
Can friendlier, clearer parent letters curb absenteeism?
Changing the tone and appearance of letters addressed to parents has helped reduce chronic absenteeism by 15% in California's San Mateo County and 11% in Chicago and Philadelphia.
By Amelia Harper • June 12, 2019 -
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As limits on preschool expulsions grow, report shows implementation challenges
Early-childhood program leaders appear to be the most uneasy about the process of transitioning a child from one program to another, according to researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
By Linda Jacobson • June 12, 2019 -
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Teacher attrition demands new approaches to leadership, preparation
Experts say demanding rigorous preparation, building a career ladder, and facilitating teacher collaboration are some ways to address ongoing shortages and high turnover rates.
By Naaz Modan • June 12, 2019 -
Report: Arts a vehicle for teaching SEL skills
Self-management, self-discipline and relationship skills are among social-emotional competencies students can practice through the arts, according to the Consortium on School Research at the University of Chicago and Ingenuity.
By Linda Jacobson • June 11, 2019 -
Homework gap continues to impact 18% of nation's students
An analysis finds nearly 3 million U.S. students have no home internet access, and 17% lack access to home computers, impacting their ability to complete increasingly digital homework.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 11, 2019 -
Grad Nation: US won't meet 90% graduation goal by 2020
Graduation rates increased for students of color and those from low-income families, but nearly 200,000 more students needed to graduate in 2017 to meet the nationwide goal.
By Linda Jacobson • June 11, 2019 -
NYC teacher leadership program touted as international model
In a survey, 70% of principal respondents agreed Teacher Career Pathways — a joint district-union program — helped them attract teachers, and 81% said it helped with retention of the most effective educators.
By Linda Jacobson • June 10, 2019 -
Principals set tone for culture supporting teachers
A Georgia principal suggests those in her role play a critical part in promoting self-care and helping educators avoid burnout, and the benefits trickle down to students.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 10, 2019 -
Community partnerships help students explore career passions at earlier ages
A California school district is combining the strength of community partnerships with the power of tech to direct middle school students toward pathways that suit their strengths.
By Amelia Harper • June 10, 2019 -
How might charges against Parkland SRO impact future safety planning?
Experts reiterate resource officers should employ a holistic, community-based policing approach — though some are concerned charges against Scot Peterson could result in more hardened approaches.
By Naaz Modan • June 7, 2019 -
Study: Sleep-deprived teens more likely to participate in risky sexual behavior
New RAND Corp. research suggests later school start times for teens could address the issue, adding to previously identified benefits such as better grades and attendance.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 7, 2019 -
Ohio bill would penalize schools if parents aren't notified of absences within an hour
Following a 2017 incident in which a Cleveland teen was abducted and murdered on her way to school, the state is pondering legislation to strengthen the “Alianna Alert,” which took effect in April.
By Amelia Harper • June 7, 2019 -
With growing calls for more mental health services, states tackle school counselor caseloads
A 250-to-1 ratio is recommended, but it's much higher in many states — Arizona peaks at 905-to-1. And funds aren't always available to help lower the numbers.
By Linda Jacobson • June 6, 2019 -
Social-emotional learning plays key role in trauma recovery, tragedy prevention
Trauma impacts students for years after an initial event, but a New Jersey principal suggests ongoing SEL programming gives students tools to deal with adverse events at school and home.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 6, 2019 -
Report: Teachers need more preparation to work in inclusive classrooms
The majority of general education teachers don’t feel confident about teaching students with learning disabilities.
By Amelia Harper • June 6, 2019 -
Breaking silos between IT, academic departments boosts curriculum
When district IT and academic staff work together, they can better ensure classrooms are equipped with the tools offering the most benefit to students.
By Lauren Barack • June 5, 2019 -
CTE program pairs teens, preschoolers for STEM learning
A Miami-Dade program helps high school students gain hands-on experience in the early-childhood education profession while imparting the younger students with skills they'll need when they enter school.
By Lauren Barack • June 5, 2019 -
Playing games reduces learning anxiety for students
A former math teacher and academic coach suggests even low-tech solutions like Rubik's Cubes can help students nervous about new material ease into unfamiliar terrain.
By Lauren Barack • June 5, 2019 -
Retrieved from Apple on September 20, 2017
NY district's facial recognition tech on hold as state investigates privacy safeguards
While the tech is among the most popular recent developments to make schools safer, parents and rights groups have raised concerns about privacy and data security — and it's still unlikely to catch every threat.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 5, 2019 -
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PreparED: Prospective principals embrace thrill of leadership in revamped pipeline program
The culmination of a professional development program for school principals highlights potential roadblocks in partnerships between K-12 and higher ed.
By Linda Jacobson • June 5, 2019 -
Hiring more black principals boosts teacher diversity
New research suggests black principals have better success with diversity hiring because they draw from different networks and are more likely to attract qualified black teachers.
By Amelia Harper • June 5, 2019
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