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5 K-12 administrators to watch in 2019
From efforts to overcome pre-existing scandals to improving climate and culture, you'll want to keep an eye on these leaders.
By Roger Riddell , Linda Jacobson • Jan. 14, 2019 -
Relevance, authenticity, agency key to school culture buy-in
Administrators at Alabama's Vestavia Hills High School shared their experiences letting students lead in crafting a positive climate for learning.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 14, 2019 -
Trendline
Learning Loss
Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments.
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NYC announces $6M expansion of free glasses program
The extension of the public-private partnership is expected to provide 140,000 vision screenings and 33,000 eyeglasses to kindergartners and 1st-graders.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 14, 2019 -
Courtesy of Allison Shelley/The Verbatim Agency for American Education: Images of Teachers and Students in Action
Aspen Institute commission set to release final SEL recommendations next week
The 25-member cohort has explored how social and emotional development affects student learning and how teachers can use that knowledge.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 11, 2019 -
Column
Pre-to-3: Voters hope early ed helps Congress 'cut through' partisan gridlock
In a sample of 1,000 voters, 60% say they want members of both parties to work together on policies that benefit young children.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 11, 2019 -
Cross-training for critical school, district roles key in emergency, succession planning
Having a backup regularly fill in for the primary person in a role ensures their skills stay current and they remember protocol in a high-pressure situation.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 11, 2019 -
Looking for grants? Ask a teacher
While school leaders might delegate the exploration of grant opportunities to their staff, exceptional teachers are often first to spot and apply for funding that supports classroom projects.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 11, 2019 -
Gates Foundation to invest $10M in curriculum PD
The grants won't aim to develop new curricula, but rather to help teachers more effectively use existing resources and adjust them to their needs.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2019 -
Data security a growing priority for districts
A report finds more money is being spent to prevent data breaches, but adequate manpower to oversee network security is still lacking.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 10, 2019 -
One district's data error skews national chronic absenteeism rate for black students
Attendance Works has updated its August "Data Matters" report to reflect accurate figures, which changed Maryland's ranking.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 10, 2019 -
South Dakota district locally sources beef for school lunches
The district is the first in the state to serve meat from local ranches, harnessing a variety of potential nutritional, educational and financial benefits to students, schools and the community.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 10, 2019 -
Study: Pension plans generally better for teachers than 401K-style accounts
The research compares teacher retirement benefits programs in Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri and Texas, finding eight out of 10 teachers will receive a higher, more secure income from pensions.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 10, 2019 -
LA teachers union delays strike until Monday
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner and Board of Education President Monica Garcia were in the state capital Wednesday to push for more state funding for schools.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 9, 2019 -
5G internet to expand utility of cutting-edge curricular tools
Faster internet speeds will only expand student access and opportunities via tech such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Extracurricular clubs expand SEL, soft skills opportunities
After-school program involvement enables students to put academic lessons into practice and refine skills including collaboration, empathy and more.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Cybersecurity a must in curriculum in increasingly digital classrooms
An ability to responsibly navigate online threats is as critical as grasping life skills taught in home economics — and educators must learn, too.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 9, 2019 -
School network emphasizes collaboration in personalized learning model
Despite a plethora of tech tools and rhetoric centered around personalization, the EL Education network's approach prioritizes peer-to-peer socialization.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Opinion
8 reasons teachers should try online instruction
Sue Ekimoglou of New Jersey's Gloucester High School explains why teaching Advanced Placement math courses online improved her practice and taught students to take more control of their learning.
By Sue Ekimoglou • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Trump vs. Obama: Presidential strides in STEM education
Both administrations introduced strategies to boost STEM education across the U.S. How do they compare — and have they been effective?
By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Should schools police students' hairstyles?
A high school wrestler forced to get a haircut to compete has reignited the debate of whether these policies discriminate against students of color.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Effective school energy conservation programs require teacher, staff buy-in
Beyond gaining initial support, administrators must continue promoting the costs saved to sustain longterm participation.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 9, 2019 -
'Digital breakouts' use game-like elements to make PD fun, memorable
The puzzle-based approach presents a flexible and personalized model at a time when training opportunities are among the top-cited factors in retention.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Study: Teaching advanced content in kindergarten doesn't hinder students' social skills
Higher-level math was linked to stronger academic and social-emotional skills among students — even those who were deemed lower-achieving.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 8, 2019 -
California Rural Ed Network launches online resource bank
The digital hub is among the latest efforts nationwide designed to help connect, inform and empower rural educators as they share best practices and materials.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 8, 2019 -
Deep Dive
As strike looms, Los Angeles teachers push for more community schools
While a variety of community school efforts exist across the Los Angeles Unified School District, expansion of the model — which is gaining ground in cities across the U.S. — is uncertain.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 8, 2019
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