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Seeing tangible outcomes builds deeper student STEM engagement
Schools in San Francisco are using SoftBank Group's Pepper robots to allow students to bring their coding skills to life.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 6, 2019 -
New York legislature moves to separate student test scores from teacher evals
The move joins a growing trend of teacher unions and majority Democratic state legislatures pushing away from "teaching to the test."
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 6, 2019 -
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Curriculum
Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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AP participation, performance reach new highs
Seniors in the class of 2018 took 4.22 million exams — a 65% jump over the past decade — and were more likely to persist when faced with harder material.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 6, 2019 -
Study ties pre-K bullying to childhood depression
Research focused on 2- to 3-year-old kids shows those who both bully others and are bullied themselves are most likely to experience childhood depression.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 6, 2019 -
Schools trade traditional classroom setups for flexible learning environments
New seating and group work spaces are some resources helping schools create modern spaces that embrace collaboration and personalization.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 5, 2019 -
Study links suspension, expulsion to drug use
A lack of oversight when students are removed from school can lead to problematic behavior, and researchers point to restorative practices as one strategy for reducing out-of-school suspension.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 5, 2019 -
Nonprofits key to helping districts bridge poverty-related achievement gaps
Even without a dedicated nonprofit, districts can create their own liaison position to connect families in need with the appropriate local services.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 5, 2019 -
Free digital guide provides practical SEL implementation tools for school leaders
The new resource from the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning was created over the past two years after field tests in schools and includes detailed advice, from planning a rollout to measuring results.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 5, 2019 -
Creative snow day videos connect ed leaders to communities — and thousands beyond
In showing their senses of humor during the polar vortex, principals and superintendents reached audiences of as many as 700,000 or more on social media.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 5, 2019 -
Opinion
Volunteers can support instruction and improve student reading outcomes
The dean of students at Garton Elementary in Des Moines, Iowa, tells how the school used AmeriCorps members to boost offline literacy instruction.
By Jenny Inman • Feb. 4, 2019 -
Digital snow days gain steam as schools seek to melt learning loss
More 1:1 device programs enable districts to keep students learning, even when weather like last week's polar vortex forces thousands of cancellations.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 4, 2019 -
Small doses of team bonding-centered PD help teachers conquer winter blues
Creating regular opportunities for teachers to connect, decompress and feel valued contributes to stronger school culture, says one seasoned principal.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 4, 2019 -
The 5 biggest hurdles to school innovation
Scaling and sustaining innovation, as well as dealing with digital equity issues, are some of districts' top challenges, a Consortium for School Networking report says.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 4, 2019 -
Does facial recognition technology make schools safer?
More districts are turning to high-tech security measures to increase safety, but critics worry it may cause school leaders to be less vigilant.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 4, 2019 -
How districts can step in to help students deal with deportation fears
After family members in a Texas district were detained, the superintendent helped them get legal advice and made counselors available to students.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 1, 2019 -
'Please do better': Educators share concerns over proposed Title IX guidelines
During the 60-day comment period on Betsy DeVos’ proposed changes, many teachers and advocates said they hope the regulations are not adopted.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 1, 2019 -
High schoolers interact with extremist groups in tolerance-building course
An Ohio high school's class has hosted National Socialist Movement and KKK members, and instructors hope to teach students to respect diverse views.
By Amelia Harper • Feb. 1, 2019 -
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FETC '19: 3 steps for building a 'culture of yes' in your school
Fall Creek School District (Wisconsin) Superintendent Joe Sanfelippo told a packed session that every interaction is a chance to open doors and tell stories that matter.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 1, 2019 -
Data shows greater disparity between grad rates, test scores
Between 2011 and 2017, the U.S. public high school graduation rate rose from 79% to 84.6% despite flat test scores. States are seeing similar trends.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 1, 2019 -
Report aims to 'untangle' conflicting research on early learning programs
After analyzing studies on early-childhood programs, the Learning Policy Institute finds design and execution play big roles in getting positive results.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 31, 2019 -
22 schools among 8 states have segregationist namesakes
The schools, all in southern states, are named after opponents of Brown v. Board of Education, which deemed racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 31, 2019 -
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Tracker: 50 states of education policy
With the 2019 legislative sessions underway, lawmakers are showing that education policy remains a priority. Here's an extensive overview of laws, bills and proposals from every state in the nation.
By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 31, 2019 -
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FETC '19: Why tech leaders are among superintendents' most valuable resources
A panel of tech-leaders-turned-superintendents shared what this role brings to the table, how it should be valued and what they've learned from CTOs.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2019 -
When a family member serves time, students also pay a price
Incarceration affects over 5 million students, but trauma-informed practices and judgment-free zones are some ways educators can lessen its impact.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 31, 2019 -
Self-directed learning gives way to individualized instruction, student empowerment
In a New York charter school that's embraced the practice, 71% of students pass a state exam, compared to the district's 38% average passing rate.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 30, 2019
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