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Report: K-12 spending still reeling from 'lost decade' of economic growth
Overall, states missed out on roughly $283 billion in tax revenue during the past 10 years, according to The Pew Charitable Trusts.
By Linda Jacobson • June 4, 2019 -
Study: Charter schools more likely to pair black students with black teachers
Focusing on data from North Carolina, the study also shows non-white students in charters are more likely than their white classmates to experience the academic benefits of having a same-race teacher in areas like math.
By Linda Jacobson • June 4, 2019 -
Trendline
Curriculum
Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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Report highlights difficulty achieving equity for rural schools
High poverty, opioid addiction, limited healthcare and tech access, and a lower tax base contribute to challenges in lifting rural schools, according to the Tennessee Educational Equity Coalition.
By Amelia Harper • June 4, 2019 -
Lack of STEM teachers means fewer graduates for critical roles
Videoconferencing and community partnerships are among measures that may help districts fill the STEM teacher gap.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 4, 2019 -
Opinion
4 tips for implementing independent learning days
Michael Rotjan, instructional data coordinator for Rockdale County Public Schools in Georgia, discusses how his district eases the negative impacts of inclement weather while saving money on professional development days.
By Michael Rotjan • June 3, 2019 -
6 ways districts can promote data interoperability
As tech solidifies a foothold in classrooms, educators are burdened with the manual transfer of data between platforms not designed to "talk" to each other.
By Jessica Leigh Brown • June 3, 2019 -
School social media surveillance raises privacy infringement questions
Districts say keeping students safe is their main concern, but surveillance may cross privacy lines as some efforts flag unrelated adults in the community for otherwise harmless posts.
By Shawna De La Rosa • June 3, 2019 -
Opinion
The pathway to the principalship for African American educators
Retired administrator Eugene Butler Jr. shares essential steps in the journey toward school leadership.
By Eugene Butler Jr. • June 3, 2019 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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