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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 -
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 -
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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$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 â 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
3 tech curriculum strategies that boost student opportunities, IT capacity
Schools are feeding students' tech interests with programs offering real-world experience assisting educators and community members.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 25, 2019 -
New York City students protest school surveillance cameras
A group of high schoolers decried the use of surveillance equipment, reigniting the debate over whether they should be used as a safety tool.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 25, 2019 -
Seattle school embraces experiential education over traditional classroom lessons
Rather than relying just on classroom instruction, The Downtown School has students intern and visit local businesses in promoting learning by doing.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 25, 2019 -
Study: Novice teachers often face tougher loads than veteran colleagues
Research analyzing 10 years of Los Angeles teacher data found educators with fewer than six years of experience had more low-achieving students — and that these situations could be impacting their effectiveness.
By Jessica Campisi • March 22, 2019 -
Ohio governor's budget proposal includes surprise $550M for wraparound services
Republican Mike DeWine’s "student wellness and success plan," if approved, would provide the 122 highest-needs districts an additional $250 per student — and there's funds for more affluent schools, too.
By Amelia Harper • March 22, 2019 -
Peer mentoring helps fill mental health support gap
An assistant principal at a Colorado community school says establishing peer mentoring helped reduce the burden on counselors while improving culture.
By Amelia Harper • March 22, 2019 -
Automating asset management helps nimble school IT staffs stretch farther
IT experts say streamlining the devices used, adopting asset management software and implementing automated checkout systems can reduce tech support burden and free up staff for other roles.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2019 -
Brooklyn charter's special education students outperform district peers under personalized approach
A strategy prioritizing pedagogy and individual student needs is helping the school, which has a 30% special education population, stand out in the nation's largest school system.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 21, 2019 -
Analysis: NYC underfunding community-based early-childhood programs
The starting pay for school-based preschool teachers with a bachelor's degree is $56,711 versus $34,085 for those in settlement houses, which may struggle with hiring and retention as a result.
By Linda Jacobson • March 21, 2019
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