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April 23, 2019 -
$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Next says bonuses and extra training are among the ways the state is responding to a 2016 ballot measure, which repealed a previous English-only mandate.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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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 -
More wealthy communities seceding from school districts
Nonprofit EdBuild reports that 27 communities across 13 states have tried seceding from their districts in the past two years, with 11 succeeding, raising concerns about socioeconomic segregation as a result.
By Jessica Campisi • April 17, 2019 -
Report: Overall pre-K spending grows, but few states make gains in quality, enrollment
In its annual yearbook, the National Institute for Early Education Research finds 16 states increased per-child funding last year while also highlighting pay gaps between pre-K and elementary teachers.
By Linda Jacobson • April 17, 2019 -
NYC schools involve students in budget decisions to increase civic engagement
Forty-eight high schools practice participatory budgeting in the district, which is only the second in the nation to give students a say in how funds are spent.
By Amelia Harper • April 17, 2019 -
Are zero-emission school buses efficient enough yet to merit the cost?
A new Maryland law is expected to cost one district about $84 million, and while the legislation contains grant funding to offset the cost, county officials are still concerned about the high price tag.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 16, 2019 -
How should schools approach teaching, measuring whole-child competencies?
At the 2019 Reagan Institute Summit on Education, experts discussed the skills modern students need to succeed, as well as how teachers can instill social and emotional competencies in their students.
By Jessica Campisi • April 16, 2019 -
Analysis: Teachers more likely to strike in lowest-paid districts, states
But upcoming walkouts and rallies are also planned in states with higher-paid teachers, such as Massachusetts and California.
By Linda Jacobson • April 16, 2019 -
Teaching model takes strategic approach to identifying the skills students missed
With a recent evaluation showing success in New York City schools, Strategic Inquiry is spreading to California as a leadership development approach "embedded in school improvement work."
By Linda Jacobson • April 15, 2019 -
RISE 2019: What do education experts envision for the modern schoolhouse?
As the industry shifts and tackles its top challenges, experts in early-childhood, charters and testing shared how each fits into a new, more innovative educational model.
By Jessica Campisi • April 15, 2019 -
Educators work across sectors to address impact of opioid abuse on students
At a recent WestEd event, healthcare, philanthropy and justice officials covered how working with school and district leaders can boost prevention and address the needs of students affected by a family member's addiction.
By Linda Jacobson • April 15, 2019
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