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Alaska district bolsters community engagement through school gardens
The project reinforces valuable civics and STEM skills for students while supporting school lunch programs and expanding employment opportunities in the community.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 30, 2018 -
Report: Pre-K ed apps often not grounded in developmental research
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine's School of Education say few apps are designed to teach children based on research demonstrating how 3- to 5-year-olds learn.
By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 30, 2018 -
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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Deep Dive
One California county epitomizes positive impact of home visiting amid national trend
To reduce child maltreatment rates, Santa Cruz's First 5 organization has worked to spread evidence-based intervention programs — with effective results.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 30, 2018 -
Wallace Foundation's principal training improvement effort sees successful first year
The initiative, which seeks to improve skills and retention rates among school leaders, involves seven universities working with multiple districts in their states.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 30, 2018 -
New York City expands high school teaching program in bid to increase diversity
In a related effort, the NYC Men Teach initiative has already helped place more than 1,000 men of color in the teaching pipeline.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 30, 2018 -
GAO report points to inequitable access to advanced courses
Small schools that serve high-poverty student populations can especially lack Advanced Placement courses, the report found.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 29, 2018 -
Online tool connects teachers to best-fit schools
Selected, which matches teachers to schools based on qualifications and cultural preferences, is like a "dating app for teachers and schools," the company's CEO said in a Forbes column.
By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 29, 2018 -
Analysis: Voucher program favors students from wealthier, higher-performing schools
Voters in Arizona are set to decide if the controversial program will be expanded to make all public school students eligible.
By Lucy Hood • Oct. 29, 2018 -
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How can principals bring more attention, resources to student mental health?
About 32% of adolescents have an anxiety disorder, and 12% of students ages 12 to 17 experienced at least one major depressive episode in the past year.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 29, 2018 -
Using tech to increase teacher voice improves staff meetings
New Jersey principal Michael Gaskell finds technology enables greater personalization and productivity during meetings, but mapping a plan is key.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 29, 2018 -
Report: Almost 16% of America's young people are overweight
A report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation calls on policymakers to prioritize obesity prevention programs, and to make healthy school lunch options and physical education programs more available in schools.
By Lucy Hood • Oct. 26, 2018 -
Despite Trump's efforts, schools still have support options for trans students
As the administration seeks to define "transgender" out of existence, a social worker details how schools can continue offering protections and validating students in this community.
By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 26, 2018 -
Opinion
Why students should read scientific literature
A U of Alabama researcher says educators must give students a motive to learn science by teaching them to reason.
By Abhishek Gangrade • Oct. 26, 2018 -
Work-life balance imperative to lengthen principal tenure
One principal suggests the ability to prioritize, get sufficient sleep, and set time aside for hobbies are all critical to prevent burnout.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 26, 2018 -
One more state may abandon elected schools chiefs
A measure on the South Carolina's ballot will let voters decide whether the role should be appointed by the governor, which would leave just a dozen states still electing the position.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 26, 2018 -
What happens to students when teachers leave midyear?
A group of studies finds this shuffling happens more often than previously thought, and that it may drive the harmful effects of overall teacher turnover.
By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 25, 2018 -
As choice options expand, report urges quality schools for all students
Choice can create unintended consequences, such as lengthy commutes and more segregation, research from the Learning Policy Institute shows.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Schools equipping students with blue-collar job skills
A Wisconsin superintendent wants students to see the value of these in-demand specialized roles, which can have good salaries and require less schooling.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Report: Long-term coaching critical in retaining principals
NYC Leadership Academy research finds principals who have worked with leadership coaches for at least five years stayed in schools twice as long as the national average.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 25, 2018 -
Contextualizing coding across subjects enhances entire curriculum
Coding is quickly becoming a core skill that can be woven into courses from math to English language arts.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 24, 2018 -
Maine faces uphill battle in proficiency-based education implementation
Since the state rolled out the initiative in 2012, there's been a lack of consensus on the meaning of proficiency, and teachers have struggled to explain to students how they were being assessed.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 24, 2018 -
Historically low ACT scores prompt criticism of math lessons
On a scale of 1-36, the 2018 graduating class earned an average math score of 20.5 — a 20-year low — with declines for almost all racial and ethnic groups.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 24, 2018 -
Music education can have tremendous payoff despite high costs
High student interest in music courses requires administrators to enlist help from community to provide instruments and materials.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 24, 2018 -
Peer mentoring can strengthen connection between English learners and classroom community
Understanding students' backgrounds and cultures can make them feel respected and more engaged in learning.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 24, 2018 -
Administrators share 3 spooktacular Halloween strategies for schools
Costumes can pose logistical challenges to schools, but those concerns can be navigated with a little creativity.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 24, 2018
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