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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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Wearables may boost physical education â 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 -
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 -
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 -
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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5 types of credentials: What are they and what is their value?
New research identifies categories of credentials high school students earn and how they align to employer demand.
By ExcelinEd and Burning Glass Technologies • May 22, 2019 -
New York reconsidering Regents exams
Board of Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa has opened the door for discussion as more states drop graduation requirements for high school exit exams.
By Amelia Harper • May 21, 2019 -
Insensitive mascots can inhibit school culture
Though tradition breeds spirit, symbols chosen to represent a school decades ago may no longer reflect its cultural values or those of society at large.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 21, 2019 -
Grants program enables community to show support for Baltimore principals
The local Heart of the School Awards grant program is an example of civic and business leaders recognizing the challenges school leaders face.
By Linda Jacobson • May 20, 2019 -
Diploma requirements still out of step with higher ed eligibility in most states
Adding career and STEM courses to high school graduation requirements isn't enough to ensure students are eligible for college, a new report finds.
By Linda Jacobson • May 20, 2019 -
Teacher retention, team-building key to school turnaround
A San Antonio principal suggests careful planning to motivate teachers through strong support and guidance boosts student success.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 20, 2019 -
Unlearning is often a part of effective teaching
Professional development offers educators new research-based practices, which means they may have to let go of old ones.
By Amelia Harper • May 20, 2019 -
Top-performing countries' early ed systems provide lessons for US
At a National Center on Education and the Economy event, Sharon Lynn Kagan of Teachers College said this country still lacks a "social strategy" for creating a more coherent system for young children.
By Linda Jacobson • May 17, 2019 -
K-12 IT leaders need to work with people, not just tech
District IT directors find that customer service skills, collaboration and communication are important when seeking candidates.
By Shawna De La Rosa • May 17, 2019
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