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Teachers thrive when given choice in professional development
The one-size-fits-all approach is as unengaging for teachers as it is for students.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 2, 2018 -
NCTQ: Many states don't consider teacher effectiveness in layoffs, dismissals
Fewer than half of states require school districts to use teacher effectiveness data in these decisions, the report says.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 1, 2018 -
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Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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7 principals dish on changing roles, responsibilities
Here's what leading principals have to say about making time for supporting teachers, observing classrooms and getting out from behind their desks.
By Roger Riddell , Linda Jacobson • Nov. 1, 2018 -
Free assessment tool aims to help schools make the most of schedules
The tool uses teacher and staff input to generate a report that assists schools in better aligning their schedules with educational priorities.
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 1, 2018 -
Study: Volunteer reading tutors boost students' literacy skills
The evaluation focuses on Reading Partners, an almost 20-year-old program that has now spread to 10 states and the District of Columbia.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 1, 2018 -
Report: Choice and relevance boost student engagement and success
According to research from The Education Trust, teaching rigorous lessons and giving students flexibility in showing what they've learned will help ultimately raise their performance.
By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 1, 2018 -
Engaging students in civics lessons easier thanks to blended learning tools
Tools ranging from video lessons to game-based platforms are deepening lessons that demonstrate how students can become more involved in government.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Video skills are a valuable gateway to digital literacy
Learning to use the equipment and produce content helps students view the media they consume through a more critical lens.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Navigating fair use often poses challenge for educators
Finding resources for classroom use while steering clear of copyright concerns can be even more difficult in the age of digital learning materials.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Lessons on mutual respect, consent can stretch beyond health class
Teaching students about healthy relationships is far more nuanced than catchphrases like "no means no."
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 31, 2018 -
13 of America's wackiest mascots
There can only be so many tigers, wildcats and bulldogs at U.S. K-12 schools.
By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 31, 2018 -
How should schools nationwide respond to anti-Semitism?
After 11 people were killed at a Pittsburgh synagogue, teachers are faced with a difficult task: addressing the events while avoiding politicization.
By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Schools hiring coordinators for growing homeless student population
New York City's most recent budget sets aside roughly $16 million for after-school programs, and it will fund another 70 social worker positions for homeless shelters and schools.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Hurricane-ravaged Bay County schools to provide teachers with child care
The Florida district has already held a job fair for child care workers as an initial step toward opening on-site centers.
By Lucy Hood • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Proactive discipline can lower likelihood of problematic classroom behavior
This can involve relationship building with students, developing norms with student input and setting clear expectations.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 31, 2018 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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