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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 -
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 -
Trendline
Learning Loss
Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Q&A
Common Cents: George Lucas Foundation details strategy of exploring innovation without being prescriptive
Co-founder Steve Arnold says the foundation's goal is to inspire and inform by sharing what's working, rather than telling educators what to do.
By Roger Riddell • 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 -
Reading out loud can benefit students of all ages
Stronger critical thinking and comprehension skills are among the benefits for students when teachers read aloud.
By Lauren Barack • May 22, 2019 -
Wearables may boost physical education — if data is used appropriately
It's important for school leaders to consider how health data on students is used and stored.
By Lauren Barack • May 22, 2019 -
Vetting digital resources on tough topics offers additional media literacy opportunity
Finding reliable resources on topics like climate change can be difficult, but the process also offers opportunities for lessons on critical thinking.
By Lauren Barack • May 22, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Take STEM lessons outside of the box with these 3 approaches
Meeting student demand for "participation in fun, science-related projects and competitions" may not be as difficult as it sounds.
By Lauren Barack • May 22, 2019 -
Snooze but don't lose: Study confirms academic benefits of later school start times
Starting elementary students first would result in a "small academic cost," the researchers say, but those negative effects would disappear as students get older.
By Linda Jacobson • May 22, 2019 -
Should teachers have to pay for their own substitutes?
As teachers strike for better pay and benefits, districts need to examine the fairness of sick leave policies.
By Amelia Harper • May 22, 2019 -
As K-12 virtual reality use grows, researchers consider impact on children
While the long-term effects on development remain unclear, experts recommend limiting time and ensuring that immersive media experiences are "positive, productive and safe."
By Linda Jacobson • May 22, 2019
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