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Chicago's massive $32M programming expansion aims to make neighborhood, magnet schools more attractive
The funding will be split between 32 schools to facilitate STEAM, STEM, World Languages, fine arts and International Baccalaureate options.
By Amelia Harper • March 21, 2019 -
Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy
Bible education and diversity are two of the top subjects up for debate in state legislatures. Education Dive has updates on each proposal.
By Jessica Campisi • March 20, 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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How districts can work effectively to weave tech into personalized instruction
Giving both instructional and tech experts seats at the table and promoting collaboration, an ed tech provider executive says, can make for a more engaging, individualized curriculum.
By Lauren Barack • March 20, 2019 -
Beekeeping offers students hands-on science, business and agriculture experience
Middle and high school science classes that incorporate beekeeping allow students a firsthand look at nature — and at harvesting and selling products like honey and beeswax lip balm.
By Lauren Barack • March 20, 2019 -
Planning key to Detroit's success in transitioning 2 curriculums in same year
The implementation of new math and English curriculums is showing early signs of growth, but learning curves remain for students and educators alike.
By Lauren Barack • March 20, 2019 -
Advisory programs reinforce academic, SEL skills
Incorporating sessions into the school day helps students nurture skills they can use when working with college advisors or future managers.
By Lauren Barack • March 20, 2019 -
Study: Using public transit for school commute linked to higher absenteeism
The study of Baltimore high schoolers finds the average 9th-grader commuting via public transportation was absent 11.3 days more than they were in 8th grade.
By Linda Jacobson • March 20, 2019 -
On-site school day care centers keep teen moms on track
A Washington, D.C., high school opened a facility in 1993 to address an above-average teen pregnancy rate. Now, roughly 95% of its teen moms earn diplomas.
By Amelia Harper • March 20, 2019 -
Stronger together? Illinois the latest state to consider school district consolidation
Combining districts can save money, increase bargaining power and create opportunities, but officials must weigh factors such as autonomy and transit.
By Amelia Harper • March 20, 2019 -
Automating accounts payable system can streamline process, improve budget management
One district's accounts payable supervisor says revamping the process has led to increased efficiency, more visibility and fewer mistakes — 60% of its travel and expense errors have since been eliminated.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 19, 2019 -
Courtesy of Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for American Education: Images of Teachers and Students in Action.
Deans for Impact launches teacher prep learning science initiative
Using a $1.5 million Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grant, the nonprofit wants to help make the science of how students learn more accessible to educators.
By Linda Jacobson • March 19, 2019 -
Rising temperatures linked to wider achievement gap, lower academic performance
Black, Hispanic and low-income students are more likely to attend schools with little or no air conditioning, and researchers estimate the impact could account for 13% of the PSAT achievement gap between these groups.
By Amelia Harper • March 19, 2019 -
Taking full advantage of classroom tech requires districts to create a clear 'path to yes'
A strong but easy-to-understand vetting process can prevent educators from sidestepping the process without understanding the consequences, one administrator says.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 19, 2019 -
Roundup: Literacy in state education policy
As state legislative sessions continue this year, lawmakers are debating a number of literacy-related proposals. These are among the most notable.
By Jessica Campisi • March 18, 2019 -
Opinion
13 ways educators can transform literacy
Nashville English teacher and Project LIT founder Jarred Amato says avoiding quick fixes, putting students before the "classics," and being willing to ask "What if?" are key strategies to turn the page on reading.
By Jarred Amato • March 18, 2019 -
Connecting native and second language deepens English literacy for ELLs
English language learners need strong primary language skills in order to flourish in learning English. Experts provide best practices.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 18, 2019 -
School system hack highlights need for cybersecurity training in K-12
While a breach of a Michigan district's student information system only changed some high schoolers' grades, the incident is a reminder that schools and districts must be vigilant about safeguarding student data.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 18, 2019 -
Success with Meatless Mondays depends on staff training, 'well-prepared' recipes
As the New York City Department of Education takes meat-free Mondays from a 15-school pilot to a district-wide sustainability effort, some food service directors say students should get to choose whether they eat vegetarian.
By Linda Jacobson • March 18, 2019 -
Study: Praising perfect attendance may have reverse effect
Harvard University researchers found that students who were given perfect attendance certificates were two percentage points less likely to have perfect attendance the following month.
By Amelia Harper • March 18, 2019 -
Chicago Network for College Success gets Gates recognition for focus on freshmen
The Gates Foundation hopes the network's "Freshmen-On-Track" metric can serve as a model for other schools hoping to ease the sometimes-challenging transition into high school.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 15, 2019 -
Is 'grit' in education all it's cracked up to be?
Research suggests the well-known concept, which stresses perseverance and passion in achievement, doesn't have a strong correlation to student success.
By Amelia Harper • March 15, 2019 -
Crowdfunding guide helps districts develop safe, effective practices
As more teachers and schools turn to crowdfunding for classroom supplies and projects, a new resource from Chiefs for Change shows leaders how to navigate legal and other issues.
By Amelia Harper • March 15, 2019 -
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Deep DivePrincipals who lost schools in Hurricane Michael assume new roles in devastated district
Five months after the storm, administrators work to bring stability to families in Bay County, Florida, but with spring break here, disruption is likely to continue.
By Linda Jacobson • March 14, 2019 -
Survey: Principals rate their leadership skills high
The RAND Corp. research finds teachers holding less-favorable views. Almost all principals said, for example, they set clear expectations about meeting instructional goals, while 77% of teachers agreed.
By Linda Jacobson • March 14, 2019 -
Prepping first-gen college students begins in high school
Rigorous assignments and assessing college-impacting skills in high school can increase these students' odds of success.
By Amelia Harper • March 13, 2019
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