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How can four-day school districts keep students occupied on the fifth day?
One expert suggests lawmakers provide stronger financial incentives for learning experiences five days a week, even if the extra day involves more non-traditional options.
By Amelia Harper • June 3, 2019 -
10 districts seceded from larger ones during past 2 years
17 more are trying to secede, though research shows such a move can rob lower-income schools of tax revenues and lead to divides among race and class.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 31, 2019 -
Study: School socioeconomics affect special education placement
Researchers found low-achieving students in a high-performing school are more likely to be labeled with disabilities than in low-performing schools.
By Linda Jacobson • May 31, 2019 -
Years of inadequate funding have left many school facilities neglected
A federal study found 53% of the nation’s schools are in need of repairs and upgrades, and estimates for addressing those needs range from $197 billion to $542 billion.
By Amelia Harper • May 31, 2019 -
Detroit Public Schools exploring van pilot to fight truancy
The plan, which would send vans to pick up students facing obstacles in getting to school, is just one of several strategies on the table to address a chronic absenteeism rate of roughly 70%.
By Amelia Harper • May 30, 2019 -
Disaster preparedness makes the unthinkable manageable
Schools are vulnerable to a range of natural disasters, and the Consortium for School Networking suggests adopting continuity plans to mitigate the impact.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 30, 2019 -
Courtesy of Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for American Education: Images of Teachers and Students in Action.
Principals, teachers prioritize social-emotional skills for students
The new RAND Corp. survey results come as Congress proposes $260 million in funding for SEL programs and whole-child initiatives.
By Linda Jacobson • May 30, 2019 -
Sponsored by ExcelinEd
How can educators improve students' chances of job market success?
Here are 3 ways educators can prioritize high-value credentials over dead ends for student success.
By ExcelinEd • May 30, 2019 -
Student-led curriculum more engaging, but pitfalls remain
Before encouraging teachers to adopt the approach, chief academic officers must consider that not all students could be inspired by a given, popular idea, or that teachers might need additional prep time for lessons.
By Lauren Barack • May 29, 2019 -
Diverse role models shape the futures students envision
Studies show while 70% of 6-year-olds draw a woman when asked to sketch a scientist, just 16% of 16-year-old girls do the same, highlighting the importance of representation in how students perceive future career fields.
By Lauren Barack • May 29, 2019 -
As McGraw-Hill explores AR tools for chemistry, how can schools test the waters?
There are a number of inexpensive augmented reality apps curriculum directors and teachers can test in the classroom for a taste of what the tech has to offer.
By Lauren Barack • May 29, 2019 -
District shifts strategy to provide personalized roadmap
By adapting class schedules and using a new approach to grading, Utah's Juab School District aims to treat students as individuals.
By Lauren Barack • May 29, 2019 -
Personalized success plans apply holistic roadmap to students' goals
Efforts to guide students toward goals have traditionally focused on academics, but this approach takes into account their after-school life to provide support at all levels while working with community partners to fill equity gaps.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 29, 2019 -
US children better off today than in 2000
Save the Children’s global report shows declines in the dropout and teen birth rates, but the U.S. is still not in the top 25 countries on eight measures of child well-being.
By Linda Jacobson • May 28, 2019 -
Teacher creativity remains strong but untapped resource for districts
A University of Pennsylvania education instructor argues that when teachers are given an opportunity to make decisions based on what's best for their students, job satisfaction and learning both improve.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 28, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Too sick for school? Telehealth programs take 'guesswork' out of whether a student should go home
While these services can help meet needs in communities with limited healthcare and schools that have had to cut nurses, experts say they are no replacement for on-site professionals.
By Linda Jacobson • May 28, 2019 -
Critics question effectiveness of drug-sniffing K-9s at school
Alongside reliability concerns, the use of police dogs can also impact school culture.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 28, 2019 -
Updating approaches to teacher tests may help improve shortages
California is considering revising its reading instruction test because pass rates are too low.
By Amelia Harper • May 28, 2019 -
Should districts require implicit bias training for educators?
Implicit biases can unconsciously affect the way teachers deal with students and colleagues, but educators say training requires a certain level of trust.
By Amelia Harper • May 28, 2019 -
Online credit recovery problems linger
Research on a Milwaukee program finds that while at-risk students are graduating, questions remain regarding the actual learning taking place in these programs.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 24, 2019 -
Recovery high schools offer hope to students fighting substance abuse
Though the concept has been around for decades with a track record of success, these schools are still few and far between.
By Amelia Harper • May 24, 2019 -
Counselors, parents decry College Board's adversity score
Counselors say the score doesn't tell a student's entire story, and that leveling the playing field will require colleges to dig deeper.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 24, 2019 -
Ed Dept to implement Obama-era equity rules in IDEA policy
Two months after losing a court battle over the issue, the department is telling states to follow the original 2016 regulations.
By Amelia Harper • May 23, 2019 -
Los Angeles district will report extensive data on foster youth
The school board also directed Superintendent Austin Beutner to create partnerships with higher education institutions to help students in foster care transition into college.
By Linda Jacobson • May 23, 2019 -
Opinion
Unlocking employee engagement from the business office
Brian Adesso of Wisconsin's Manesha Joint School District shares how to strengthen connections between districts' business offices and staff focused on student learning.
By Brian Adesso • May 23, 2019
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