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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 -
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 -
Trendline
Curriculum
Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.
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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 -
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 -
AP computer science reaches record number of female and minority students
Rural student participation also jumped this year.
By Jessica Campisi • 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 -
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 -
How can teachers spice up lesson plans on core subjects?
Educators are making subjects like math and writing more interesting to students by centering lessons around a fun theme or an activity.
By Jessica Campisi • Aug. 29, 2018 -
Deep Dive
STEAM spreads to subjects from Spanish to business
Forgetting the notion that STEAM projects need pricey tools or tech know-how helps incorporate those skills across the curriculum.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 29, 2018 -
History lessons that include all cultures can boost learning
In an ethnic studies class in the San Francisco Unified School District, 9th graders deemed struggling upped attendance by 21 percentage points.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 29, 2018 -
How parents can be partners in their child's learning
Involving the community can lead to positive results.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 29, 2018 -
The ways project-based learning can foster self-regulation
It's a core competency all children need to learn.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 29, 2018 -
Traditional grades could be speed bump to learning
Removing deterrents like letter grades may help students love learning.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 29, 2018 -
Schools again start year with teacher shortages
But a new Learning Policy Institute report identifies policies that have been effective at attracting and retaining well-prepared teachers.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 29, 2018 -
Increasing student voice encourages independence and collaboration
A 4th grade teacher shares how technology has given his students ownership of their learning experiences.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 29, 2018 -
Schools need to approach equity issues with a growth mindset
Discussions should consider not only race, but also factors such as socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation and family background, an educator recommends.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 29, 2018 -
Good home-school communication improves chance of student success
Four school districts share successful parent communications strategies.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 28, 2018
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