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Study: Absenteeism interventions most effective with students who miss the most school
Black and American Indian students, and those classified as "other," were much more likely to fall into the highest tier of absenteeism and miss at least 20% of the school year.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 28, 2018 -
Most schools don't teach the skill employers want most: oral communication
In the push to prepare students for tests, schools may be failing to prepare them for career success.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 28, 2018 -
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Curriculum
Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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Are schools prepared to help students speaking up about sexual assault?
Despite the rise of #MeToo, some groups worry that the combination of recent public controversies and a lack of school resources will silence students.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 28, 2018 -
Anti-poverty programs boost students' academic performance
Schools can only do so much to contribute to positive outcomes for students without state and federal programs to address poverty.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 28, 2018 -
Study finds most effective principals strategically retain their best teachers
New research details how principals in Tennessee rely on their own observations in deciding which teachers to retain, at least partly because value-added scores aren't available quickly enough.
By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 28, 2018 -
Report: 44 states have implemented at least one K-12 computer science policy
The research from Code.org and the Computer Science Teachers Association shows disparities in access persist, however, with just 35% of high schools across 24 states offering the subject.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 27, 2018 -
Q&A
How one high school journalism teacher guides students through the 'fake news' era
In a time when high-profile officials routinely question facts, David Cutler shows his students it's crucial to tell stories and commit to finding the truth.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 27, 2018 -
Pediatricians: Lenient California law regarding water testing endangers children
The state, however, is one of only seven, along with the District of Columbia, that compels schools to test water for lead levels.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 27, 2018 -
Clash over using federal funds to arm teachers dominates Senate committee hearing
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee met Thursday to discuss how states have carried out the Every Student Succeeds Act.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 27, 2018 -
Philadelphia school board swears in 2 student representatives
The 17-year-olds are the board's first student representatives in nearly two decades, in one of 25 states that allows student participation on district school boards.
By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 27, 2018 -
Talking shop: Vocational classes are alive and well
Making things with their hands lets students walk away with skills and confidence to see projects through from start to finish.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 26, 2018 -
Icebreakers can help set a positive classroom tone
Get-to-know-you moments can create community in the classroom and adapt to any curriculum.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 26, 2018 -
Career education classes can breathe new life into neighborhood schools
Aviation and game design classes provide enriching options that attract students to schools struggling with declining enrollment.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 26, 2018 -
Trusted sources can help educators jazz up history lessons
Teachers need to know where to find accurate information that also gets students excited about the past.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 26, 2018 -
When adding SEL to curriculum, administrators don't need to start from scratch
Online resources from state education organizations can guide school and district leaders in weaving softer skills into classrooms.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 26, 2018 -
158 educators running for state office, many are one step closer to getting elected
More than 100 have made it to the general election, with all but one primary already taking place.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 26, 2018 -
Schools need more effective strategies to help students and families impacted by opioid abuse
Some Massachusetts schools are embedding addiction counselors for students who have parents battling addiction.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 26, 2018 -
Dallas schools to undergo study on high asthma rate
The 9.5% rate is higher than anywhere else in the U.S., and poorer schools in the district have even higher stats.
By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 26, 2018 -
The benefits of collaborating with school librarians
Librarians can help students, teachers and administrators make the most of digital resources and develop collaborative spaces for learning.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 26, 2018 -
Only a fraction of students consistently get grade-appropriate assignments
Low-income students, English learners, students of color and those with disabilities are far less likely to be given the chance to do grade-level work.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 25, 2018 -
One-fifth of 8th-graders were chronically absent in 2015, EPI report says
The research shows chronic absenteeism rates falling sharply along socioeconomic lines.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 25, 2018 -
Memphis school improvement shows value of localized turnaround efforts
Tennessee's latest results show students in district-run "Innovation Zone" schools are outperforming peers in schools taken over by the state.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 25, 2018 -
Teachers find extra income virtually tutoring Chinese students — but should they have to?
Research shows teachers are about 30% more likely than non-teachers to work a second job.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 25, 2018 -
How Tennessee is venturing to keep qualified principals in rural areas
Its Rural Principals Network is part of an initiative designed to attract and keep well-trained principals throughout the state.
By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 25, 2018 -
New approach needed to fund after-school care, expert says
Federal vouchers for these programs would give parents much-needed support, according to a former charter school CEO.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 24, 2018
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