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Students personalize learning platform protest with letter to Zuckerberg
High-schoolers from New York City contacted the Facebook CEO with concerns about Summit Learning and the data it's collecting.
By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 20, 2018 -
Q&A
Filmmaker Rob Reiner reflects on role as advocate for young children
First 5 Los Angeles — one of the local agencies created by Reiner's 1998 ballot initiative — shared with Education Dive its recent conversation with the actor and director.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 20, 2018 -
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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Why is school segregation rising as neighborhoods become more diverse?
The author of a recent study suggests school choice plays a role, but the full picture may be more complicated.
By Allie Gross • Nov. 20, 2018 -
Teaching parents to ask better questions can boost their engagement
Some parents don’t feel comfortable talking to teachers and administrators because they are intimidated by differences in education levels or their own bad experiences at school.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 20, 2018 -
Principal selection improves when whole school community is involved
Barbara Sargent, superintendent of Parsippany-Troy Hills School District in New Jersey, outlines a five-step process for choosing principals who are the right fit for a school.
By Allie Gross • Nov. 20, 2018 -
Hawaii faces major teacher recruitment, retention challenges
The state's five-year retention rate is 51%, and there are still more than 500 teacher vacancies for the current school year.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 19, 2018 -
State lawmakers making school leadership a top priority
With next year’s legislative sessions approaching, an Education Commission of the States brief shows how some states are going above and beyond ESSA.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 19, 2018 -
ESSA's focus on chronic absenteeism breeds variety of district strategies
Approaches to improving attendance range from sending informational letters to families to offering free doughnuts before the bell.
By Allie Gross • Nov. 19, 2018 -
California districts' fire devastation highlights importance of disaster preparation
Schools and districts with response and recovery plans can bounce back more quickly while avoiding headaches over a variety of resources and services.
By Allie Gross • Nov. 19, 2018 -
Construction career days allow students to explore future opportunities
More than 5,000 high school students turned out for two industry career fairs in Arizona this month.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 19, 2018 -
Opinion
Student Voice launches online community to connect young activists
In recognition of International Students' Day, Director of Strategy Megan Simmons explains why educators should encourage students to join.
By Megan Simmons • Nov. 16, 2018 -
Panelists stress need for educators to play dual role as pre-K policy advocates
A National Association for the Education of Young Children session detailed the importance of first-hand experiences alongside data when making the case to policymakers.
By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 16, 2018 -
Study: Design crucial to tween engagement in arts programs
Focusing on a community-based initiative, research funded by the Wallace Foundation provides best practices for attracting upper-elementary and middle-grade students to after-school programs focused on the arts.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 16, 2018 -
Mobile preschools deliver early-childhood lessons to underserved areas
In Colorado, the modified buses have been operating in rural areas and are now moving into metro Denver.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 16, 2018 -
E-cigarette maker Juul to curb in-store sales of flavors most appealing to youth
More than 2 million students vape, experts say, and its widespread nature, health concerns and ease of access are creating headaches for administrators.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 16, 2018 -
Philadelphia schools adopt outdoor education as a graduation strategy
This year, 1,400 freshman are participating in Outward Bound activities, and the district plans to expand the program to include nearly all 9th graders in the 2019-20 school year.
By Lucy Hood • Nov. 15, 2018 -
Will robots replace teachers in the future?
Andre Perry, a fellow at the Brookings Institution, argues that teachers cannot be replaced by robots. Others, however, disagree.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 15, 2018 -
Experts stress project-based learning for all-day kindergarten
At the annual National Association for the Education of Young Children conference, one professor panelist said all-day kindergarten combined with PBL "marry to become reciprocally supportive of each other.”
By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 15, 2018 -
How do states plan to spend school improvement money?
A report from the Collaborative for Student Success finds that, so far, states are taking three different approaches in dealing with low-performing schools.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 15, 2018 -
Survey: Latino youth in Maryland's largest district express concerns about future
While graduation rates among Latinos are increasing nationally, the rate among these students in Montgomery County Public Schools has declined since 2014.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 15, 2018 -
Sponsored by Ascensus
Every Student Succeeds Act opens new doors, provides challenges
ESSA encourages a broader view of educational success. What changes are you making for ESSA? Get ready for new challenges!
Nov. 15, 2018 -
Mind, brain and education PD app gets $1M boost from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Called Neuroteach Global, the program will be available to 1,500 teachers in three districts.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 14, 2018 -
Schoolwide literacy programs need buy-in
Effectively weaving literacy across the entire curriculum requires everyone’s involvement.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 14, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Tech implementation must start with educators to maximize safe, ethical use
Short, online courses can give educators the professional development, training and support they need to effectively teach their students.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 14, 2018 -
Discovery can be the best motivator for learning
Successful blended learning programs challenge assumptions and require students and teachers to work in partnership.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 14, 2018
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