K-12: Page 94
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California lawmakers vote to expand limited suspension ban through 8th grade
However, the bill has yet to be signed by Gov. Jerry Brown.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 6, 2018 -
Field trips turn the world at large into a classroom
Students who have opportunities for educational outings are likely to have better academic outcomes.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 5, 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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Study: One-third of districts are not using highly rated math, English curricula
Asking both designers and educators for suggestions can lead to the best results for students.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Book talks bring the fun back to reading
Student-led discussions can empower young readers while helping educators assess abilities.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Teachers say measuring soft skills is important, but that it's not done very well
Adequately assessing traits like teamwork is crucial, but it's not easy.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Introducing career experts to students can inspire them
Bringing in real-world professionals can excite students about the future.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Column
Pre-to-3: Film shows early-childhood as a 'grown-up issue'
"No Small Matter" is being screened in California and Ohio as part of efforts to get gubernatorial candidates to focus on children's issues.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Pending California law would let parents administer medical marijuana at school
Officials are leery of allowing the substance on school grounds, even when given by a parent, due to the possibility of losing federal funds.
By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 5, 2018 -
What did a New Mexico district learn after one year operating on a 4-day week?
Some families and educators liked the switch, but others were concerned about its impacts.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Strategies can help English language learners deal with transition shock
The good news: These strategies can also benefit other students.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 5, 2018 -
Ohio district apologizes for diversity activity asking students to choose who'd be saved from disaster
Students ranked a group of people, from most deserving to least, who they would save from a planetary disaster in a spaceship with just eight seats.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 4, 2018 -
Educators need emotional support, too
As more educators deal with students in traumatic situations, the emotional impact takes a toll.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 4, 2018 -
With Michigan staring down a strict new literacy law, worries run high in Detroit
Teachers and advocates fear that high-poverty, urban districts will see staggering numbers of students retained.
By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 4, 2018 -
School leaders can take steps to address equity issues
Staff members need to face these issues together and with a growth mindset to close achievement gaps.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 4, 2018 -
New national data shows higher chronic student absenteeism rates
Much of the increase is attributed to more accurate data reporting.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 31, 2018 -
Tech offerings can create success in the new school year
A Massachusetts educator shares the tools she gathered during summer professional learning experiences.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 31, 2018 -
Asset-based program consistently improves performance of 9th graders
Building Assets, Reducing Risks is growing this year as more schools discover its benefits.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 31, 2018 -
Colorado's Teach for America responds to the demand for preschool teachers
About half a dozen of TFA's 51 regions, including New York, Chicago and Indianapolis, have already expanded into early education, but it remains a relatively small part of the organization's efforts.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 31, 2018 -
Arizona court strikes Invest in Ed initiative from November ballot
The setback to public school advocates and teachers is due to what some may consider a technicality.
By Christina Vercelletto • Aug. 31, 2018 -
Chicago schools issue strict guidelines on appropriate communication between students and staff
Meeting students where they live, while also eliminating the possibility of inappropriate communication, is proving to be a sticky situation.
By Christina Vercelletto • Aug. 30, 2018 -
New Hampshire governor pushes for starting the school year after Labor Day
When the school year should start continues to be debated in localities across the country, with solid reasons on both sides of the argument.
By Christina Vercelletto • Aug. 30, 2018 -
Gallup superintendent survey finds growing concerns around civics preparation
Among respondents, 74% agreed or strongly agreed that preparing students to be engaged citizens presents a challenge, up from 50% last year — and teacher recruitment and retention also ranked high among concerns.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 30, 2018 -
AP computer science reaches record number of female and minority students
Rural student participation also jumped this year.
By Jessica Campisi • Aug. 30, 2018 -
DC school strives to 'flip the narrative' for boys of color
The “Creative School” began three years ago with a focus on wellness, but leaders have seen improved behavior and academic outcomes.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 30, 2018 -
School safety commission focuses on need for communication at final listening session
However, none of the commission's four members, including U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, attended the session.
By Jessica Campisi • Aug. 29, 2018
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