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  • 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
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    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
  • Trendline

    Curriculum

    Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.

    By K-12 Dive staff
  • '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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    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
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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 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 Jan. 31, 2019
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    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
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    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
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    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
  • 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
  • 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
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    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
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    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
  • 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 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
  • How far should educators go to help students?

    An Indiana superintendent is facing felony charges after she allegedly took a student to a health clinic and claimed he was her son.

    By Amelia Harper • Jan. 29, 2019
  • Opinion

    6 tips for implementing an effective online student safety program

    Vancouver Public Schools in Washington strives to keep students safe both online and offline while pushing for good digital citizenship.   

    By Christina Iremonger • Jan. 29, 2019
  • DeVos proposes guidance for district Title 1 spending

    Under the proposal, districts would need to ensure federal funds don't replace state and local money, but they wouldn't need to equalize per-pupil spending between Title 1 and non-Title 1 schools.

    By Amelia Harper • Jan. 29, 2019
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    For districts, teacher pay can't always be a top priority

    While teachers are protesting for higher wages, limited funding and a long list of needs often force administrators to decide what areas need money most.

    By Amelia Harper • Jan. 28, 2019
  • Denver schools, union await state's response on possible teachers' strike

    Meanwhile, Virginia educators plan to march on the state capitol Monday, and Oakland, California, teachers will begin a strike vote on Tuesday.

    By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 28, 2019