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Opinion
A less noisy classroom equals a better learning environment
Over 40 years of research supports the need for noise abatement consideration in school design and city planning, writes Arline L. Bronzaft, a professor emerita at Lehman College, City University of New York.
By Arline Bronzaft • April 25, 2019 -
How US can model top-performing international ed systems
American student performance lags behind that of other industrialized nations. Experts say pairing struggling schools with high-performing ones is a principle at work in other countries that district leaders can implement.
By Linda Jacobson • April 24, 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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Pull-out programs focused on academics may accelerate learning for gifted students
Districts are faced with deciding whether to use gifted programming to increase the pace of student learning or to develop other thinking skills.
By Lauren Barack • April 24, 2019 -
New science assessment rollouts highlight need for patience, planning in curriculum shifts
Educators and students alike must have time to adjust to and plan for new accountability models, materials, assessments and more for positive results.
By Lauren Barack • April 24, 2019 -
Brain breaks can refocus, relax students while enhancing SEL
An educator and former school counselor suggests several short in-class exercises to foster social-emotional skills including self-regulation.
By Lauren Barack • April 24, 2019 -
Deep Dive
3 steps for improving lessons on the Holocaust
Just 10 states mandate Holocaust education in public schools, and as more look to follow suit, experts say it's crucial to ensure this and other genocides are accurately portrayed and not trivialized.
By Lauren Barack • April 24, 2019 -
Planning to buy ed tech? The 'why' and 'how' matter more than 'what'
Having a strong plan in place and breaking down silos between departments can be more important than the specific tools being purchased.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 24, 2019 -
These 3 tactics are helping schools tackle food insecurity
Using methods including food trucks and in-school pantries, colleges, communities and corporations are increasingly joining school districts in their efforts to keep underserved students fed.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 24, 2019 -
Denver schools face push for fewer cops, more counselors
With higher youth suicide rates and racial disparities in school discipline, community members want the Colorado district to lower the student-to-social-worker ratio and cut police officers in schools.
By Amelia Harper • April 24, 2019 -
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How to perform a literacy assessment: Increasing a student's literacy process
Are you confident in your ability to perform literary assessments for your students? Find out more.
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$10K bonuses among perks California districts are using to lure bilingual teachers
A new paper in Education Next says bonuses and extra training are among the ways the state is responding to a 2016 ballot measure, which repealed a previous English-only mandate.
By Linda Jacobson • April 23, 2019 -
Early intervention helps students stay on track for graduation
Multiple pathways to graduation that include online credit recovery programs, alternative schools and mentoring is helping boost graduation rates.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 23, 2019 -
Cincinnati latest to push back high school start times
Safety concerns were cited among the top reasons for the decision, as 13 students were struck by vehicles last year while walking to school in dark morning hours.
By Amelia Harper • April 23, 2019 -
Columbine's 20th anniversary: Key takeaways surrounding school safety
Education Dive has compiled major developments in school safety-related policy and research in one place.
By Jessica Campisi • April 22, 2019 -
No zeroes, accepting late work among recent shifts in teachers' grading practices
A new study of a professional development effort in two high schools shows teachers are reluctant to change some of their long-held beliefs about evaluating student work.
By Linda Jacobson • April 22, 2019 -
Illinois lawmakers solicit proposals to address 1,000-plus teacher shortage
The legislature is weighing measures including upping pay, loosening salary caps and cutting some licensure requirements.
By Amelia Harper • April 22, 2019 -
PD program finds success in showcasing former failures
Two years ago, a professional development program for teachers in Indiana had a 35% participation rate. By focusing on what didn't work and listening to feedback, participation rose to 90%.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 22, 2019 -
Report: As schools heighten security, student victimization declines
New federal data on school crime and safety also found declines in the percentage of public schools reporting student bullying and serious disciplinary action.
By Jessica Campisi • April 18, 2019 -
Washington district latest to eliminate librarians
The move in Spokane, Washington, is an effort to address a $31 million budget deficit, but some educators say students will suffer in the long run.
By Amelia Harper • April 18, 2019 -
Opinion
'Change the world for the better': 4 leadership lessons learned from an innovative superintendent
AltSchool Chief Impact Officer and former Vista USD Superintendent Devin Vodicka reflects on the legacy of late Franklin West Supervisory Union superintendent Ned Kirsch, who passed unexpectedly last week.
By Devin Vodicka • April 18, 2019 -
Student-led conferences build organization, communication skills
A Massachusetts 5th-grade teacher thinks every child can show their parents their accomplishments during conferences — and feel confident in the process.
By Lauren Barack • April 17, 2019 -
With the right support, any student can be a 'math person'
Finding alternative ways to teach key math skills can help create the spark that ignites students' interest in the subject.
By Lauren Barack • April 17, 2019 -
Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy
Gun safety education and cursive writing are among top subjects up for debate in state legislatures. Education Dive has updates on each proposal and others.
By Jessica Campisi • April 17, 2019 -
Hands-on projects can instill teamwork, design thinking among students
An architecture and design teacher says having his 9th-graders build a tiny home for the homeless created leaders, team players and creative problem-solvers — all while impacting the community.
By Lauren Barack • April 17, 2019 -
The path to a solution matters as much as the answer itself
A Texas math and science teacher says that by approaching learning through a more creative and multi-sided method, students develop resilience and critical thinking capabilities.
By Lauren Barack • April 17, 2019
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