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Study: 'Whole-child' curricula fall short on building early math, literacy skills
Preschools using a whole-child curriculum combined with a content-specific program made a difference in children's outcomes, the lead author said.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 14, 2018 -
Amazon founder pledges $2B to create full-scholarship Montessori-inspired preschools
The Day 1 Families Fund will also give annual leadership awards to groups that do "compassionate, needle-moving work" to find families housing and food.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 14, 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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Officials: Federal school safety commission will oppose age restrictions on buying guns
The commission reportedly found no evidence proving these restrictions make school shootings less likely.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 14, 2018 -
Elementary students with depression more at risk for skill deficits, new study reports
Teachers and parents often do not recognize symptoms of depression in kids.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 14, 2018 -
Student transition coaches bolster success in Wisconsin middle school
Bullen Middle School is training 8th graders to help incoming 6th graders feel like they belong.
By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 14, 2018 -
New study suggests that greeting students with a positive message yields benefits
Starting with a friendly note can mitigate student issues for the rest of the day.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 14, 2018 -
US public school uniform policies reportedly at all-time high
The upward trend has lasted more than a decade, but does it benefit schools?
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 13, 2018 -
Advocacy groups release major report on effects of policing in schools
As districts look at how to improve safety, the report details the effects of policing in schools on students of color.
By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 13, 2018 -
More teacher protests are on the horizon
In the wake of last year's wave of protests, and the Supreme Court's decision in the union agency fees case, walkouts may spread to blue states.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 13, 2018 -
Gates Foundation directs funding toward special ed in charter schools
A foundation official said the grants would focus on charters because they have historically underserved students with disabilities.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 13, 2018 -
Google grants turn school buses into mobile learning centers
Low-income children must often sacrifice after-school enrichment to catch the bus, but creative ways to leverage the ride home are changing the picture.
By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 12, 2018 -
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Letting students fail can build resilient, confident learners
Learning from mistakes fosters critical thinking, which some educators say can be more valuable than test scores.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Does homework enhance or hinder learning?
It may boil down to the quality of the assignment and whether it is so challenging it discourages effort.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Student collaboration crafts classroom magic
Working in teams can boost student engagement and academic achievement.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Real-world experiences are crucial for students
Whether it's virtual or in person, this type of education can help students learn to adjust to situations and show that success can be more than grades.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Teaching students respectful discourse is key to approaching controversial topics
Avoiding difficult subjects, rather than encouraging discussion of diverse opinions, may do them a disservice.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Survey: More than half of teachers say they don't have enough time to dig into data
The Data Quality Campaign's survey also shows parents increasingly trust educators to handle data appropriately.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 12, 2018 -
iOS developer, machine learning engineer top Gen Z's list of dream jobs
The incoming generation of college students are drawn to such careers, having grown up during the Great Recession and the post-iPhone tech wave.
By Hallie Busta , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 12, 2018 -
States fighting attendance manipulation in face of tighter ESSA regulations
Officials from three school districts explain how they're monitoring and revamping their attendance data.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Creating a happier school environment yields benefits for students and teachers
A Georgia elementary principal shares small changes administrators can make to create a more positive school culture.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Critics: Classroom data walls demoralize students
Some think increasingly popular classroom data walls may do more harm than good, especially for younger students.
By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 11, 2018 -
Chicago schools embrace district CEO's social media example
Chief Education Officer Janice Jackson's active social media presence sets a standard for other administrators at all levels.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2018 -
New Teacher Center releases instructional coaching standards
The standards say coaches should work closely with school leaders to foster two-way communication and understanding of goals that improve teacher effectiveness and equitable learning.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 11, 2018 -
Can Student Support and Academic Enrichment funds be used to surveil students and arm teachers?
It's a controversial question that Congress is trying to answer.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 11, 2018 -
Meditation at schools can benefit both learning and behavior
Meditation is a simple and inexpensive tool for helping students — and teachers — regulate their emotions.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 11, 2018
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