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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Column
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 -
Report suggests 'inaccurate narrative' around teacher shortages
Without better data reporting, teacher candidates will have "false impressions" about the profession, says Bellwether Education Partners.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Retrieved from Amazon on October 09, 2018
Amazon to fund computer science courses in more than 130 NYC schools
The introductory and AP courses will span schools in all five boroughs, including at least 30 in Queens — the soon-to-be home of an Amazon HQ2.
By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 30, 2019 -
How educators can incorporate computational thinking across disciplines
ISTE encourages educators to nurture students' self-confidence and use collaborative, hands-on projects to leverage these skills in any subject.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 30, 2019 -
4 strategies to revamp media literacy instruction in the disinformation era
Journalism professor Amy Callahan shares how to spell out media literacy and improve related curricula, including addressing how time spent on social media can affect students' cognitive and mental health.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 30, 2019 -
NYC signals shift to centralized curriculum model, with diversity remaining a critical focus
Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza said curriculum choices “are very rapidly going to be within the context of a framework.”
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 30, 2019 -
FETC '19: How to be a 'tech-ready' school leader
Panelists at the annual technology conference said administrators need to be visionary planners, empowering leaders, systems designers and more.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 30, 2019 -
Teacher strikes' focuses shift from pay to 'the common good'
The Los Angeles strike shows a shift in unions' goals — in addition to higher pay, many also seek to better conditions in their school communities.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 30, 2019 -
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'We'll get through it together'
At one New Mexico high school, seniors lead an annual emotional intelligence retreat for freshmen to welcome them and assure them they're not alone.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 29, 2019
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