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Reducing teacher stress may require multiple strategies
Yoga and other mindfulness programs are part of a growing trend to address mounting testing pressures and other factors impacting teacher morale.
By Amelia Harper • April 2, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Family-school ties at center of Tacoma homelessness prevention program
As Congress reconsiders what it means to be homeless, a program that began in one Washington school demonstrates the challenges of creating stability for families amid a dwindling supply of affordable housing.
By Linda Jacobson • April 2, 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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Closing gaps in students' background knowledge levels the playing field
The knowledge gap can occur when educators teach specific skills, such as finding the main idea of a paragraph, but don't give students the background knowledge to practice that skill — such as the actual topic of the text.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 1, 2019 -
Untrained staff, students remains K-12's biggest cybersecurity threat
A school system's tech chief also suggests that unexpected upticks in user traffic could indicate hackers are staking out a district.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 1, 2019 -
3 key strategies for schools, districts considering predictive analytics
Experts say starting small with defined goals and understanding context are a few ways to stage interventions and help students and teachers succeed.
By Roger Riddell • April 1, 2019 -
How teachers can help students reduce test anxiety
A middle school principal says visiting the test site beforehand and meditating can help ease students' stress as exam day approaches.
By Amelia Harper • April 1, 2019 -
Sponsored by Jackson Charitable Foundation
Understanding how money works is a recipe for success
Incorporating financial literacy into the classroom at an early age can help students build the foundation towards financial freedom.
By Danielle Robinson, Executive Director Jackson Charitable Foundation • April 1, 2019 -
3 big takeaways from the Ed Dept congressional budget hearings
House and Senate members grilled Education Secretary Betsy DeVos this week on the Trump administration's FY 2020 budget request. Here's a recap.
By Jessica Campisi • March 29, 2019 -
Report: Some states' teaching standards lack details on cultural responsiveness
In its review of what states expect teachers to know and do, New America found some standards treat attention to students’ diverse backgrounds and cultures as an "add on."
By Linda Jacobson • March 29, 2019 -
Tech transforming the playing field for high school athletes
Most notably, video tech is opening the door to broader higher ed possibilities, putting students in front of coaches beyond just regional institutions.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 29, 2019 -
Teachers need peace corners, too
School leaders can help teachers relieve stress by creating a quiet haven for them to use during the day.
By Amelia Harper • March 29, 2019 -
$5M Google grant aims to up Latino students' access to computer science education
The grant is part of Google's $25 million commitment to help African-American and Latino students develop career skills.
By Riia O'Donnell • March 28, 2019 -
Study: Parental involvement lessens effects of bullying on middle schoolers
Researchers also found parental involvement seemed to be more of a "protective factor" for white students than students of color, for girls more than boys, and for 8th-graders more than 6th- and 7th-graders.
By Jessica Campisi • March 28, 2019 -
Deep Dive
School resource officers need SEL training, experts say — but their preparation 'lacks consistency'
SROs versed in social-emotional capacities are found to have a positive effect on schools. Now, more states want to require training.
By Jessica Campisi • March 28, 2019 -
Culturally relevant approaches to literature boost engagement, consciousness
A high school English language arts teacher says tying works like "To Kill a Mockingbird" to social justice and race discussions spurs student participation and self-exploration.
By Lauren Barack • March 27, 2019 -
Is a phonics focus the key to unlocking literacy?
A 5th-grade teacher argues that while some students will learn to read regardless, an approach that decodes words with phonics can benefit most.
By Lauren Barack • March 27, 2019 -
Injecting drones into curriculum requires prep before takeoff
Administrators must weigh a number of safety and legal factors, plus federal regulations, before green-lighting flight-capable devices for the classroom.
By Lauren Barack • March 27, 2019 -
Virtual conferencing expands SEL opportunities through global connections
A Kentucky educator regularly connects her students to a Syrian refugee in Turkey to help them learn firsthand and better grasp cross-cultural hardships.
By Lauren Barack • March 27, 2019 -
Virginia schools among latest to explore solar for savings, environmental benefits
K-12 schools spend more than $8 billion annually on energy — their highest operating cost after personnel, the U.S. Energy Department says.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 27, 2019 -
Parkland, Newtown suicides reveal 'systemic' lack of mental health supports
Health and school safety experts say the apparent suicides of two student survivors and a shooting victim's parent are a glaring sign things must change.
By Jessica Campisi • March 27, 2019 -
Kamala Harris proposes plan to up average teacher salaries by $13,500
The presidential hopeful's plan, which would be tailored to each state's pay gap between teachers and similarly educated professionals, would cost the federal government an estimated $315 billion over 10 years.
By Amelia Harper • March 27, 2019 -
California legislators weigh strict limits on cellphones in schools
Assembly Bill 272 would restrict or ban use unless there's an emergency or a physician deems access is key for health or well-being.
By Linda Jacobson • March 26, 2019 -
Column
50 States of Ed Policy: A breakdown of governors' State of the State addresses
With nearly all 50 governors having delivered their 2019 speeches, we analyzed what they said about K-12 education and what it means for potential policies.
By Jessica Campisi • March 26, 2019 -
'Massive segregation' in specialized high schools lambasted by NYC mayor
New data shows black and Hispanic students — who make up 70% of city school enrollment — got 10.5% of invitations to eight specialized high schools, prompting Bill de Blasio to change his rhetoric.
By Amelia Harper • March 26, 2019 -
Should teachers choose their own PD?
District leaders say choice in professional development is good, but high-quality, standards-based options are necessary.
By Linda Jacobson • March 25, 2019
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