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Opinion
NCLB revision became ESSA — same thing, different day
A Nashville principal who testified before the Senate HELP committee on NCLB revisions says a lack of true change comes at the detriment of students, teachers.
By Susan Stone Kessler, Ed.D. • Aug. 20, 2018 -
Study: Preservice teachers more successful when placed with highly rated educators
When cooperating teachers in Tennessee had high observational and value-added ratings, so did the beginning teachers who gained student teaching experience in their classrooms.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 20, 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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Students of color in low-poverty, diverse schools still face achievement gaps
A new report lays out goals, strategies and approaches for school leaders to advance the achievement of all students in diverse schools.
By Christina Vercelletto • Aug. 20, 2018 -
Social-emotional learning can address a variety of student needs, expert says
The long-term benefits of social-emotional learning include better jobs, increased civic engagement and decreased criminal activity.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 20, 2018 -
Tech may be just what the doctor ordered for teacher sick days
Like snow days before them, sick days for teachers ultimately may be cured by classroom technology.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 17, 2018 -
Poll finds most Michigan residents want changes to school funding
The state is among several that have been re-examining funding formulas in recent years.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 17, 2018 -
Should states mandate full-day kindergarten attendance?
Research shows full-day kindergarten increases academic gains, but few states fund or require it.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 17, 2018 -
How can administrators make the most of PD time, funds?
Strategies include involving teachers in training around topics they have experience in and keeping individual sessions to a half-hour, with recordings available afterwards.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 17, 2018 -
Survey shows trend toward more self-directed professional learning
Project Tomorrow's Speak Up Survey shows teacher preferences for face-to-face professional learning conferences declined to 40% in 2017.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 16, 2018 -
Illinois survey highlights lack of kindergarten preparedness
The findings, based on teacher observations of students’ skills and behaviors, also reveal that 42% of students statewide are not prepared in any developmental category at all.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 16, 2018 -
Number crunching — and lots of listening — can bridge achievement gap between students of color
A Chicago principal is showing that administrators can make a significant difference in impacting educational success for black boys in particular.
By Christina Vercelletto • Aug. 16, 2018 -
Food hardship presents persistent problem for districts
Mississippi tops the nation in hardship, with almost 26% of households with children lacking the money needed to buy food.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 16, 2018 -
Encouraging self-care can help avoid teacher burnout
Curriculum designers must support teachers — not just helping them to refresh their academic skills, but also with their personal needs.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 15, 2018 -
Digital literacy no longer an option in curriculum
The complexities of navigating online sources have made learning how to be responsible digital consumers and creators an academic imperative.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 15, 2018 -
Book clubs can help comprehension blossom among students
Pairing students together can boost academic scores as well as social-emotional learning.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 15, 2018 -
How to avoid pitfalls in personalized learning programs
A five-year project to bring personalized learning to San Diego's Vista schools had its ups and downs, with attendance gains as the most positive result.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 15, 2018 -
How to teach 9/11 when most students were born after the tragedy
Resources that gather firsthand accounts and historical footage are key to connecting students with the tragic events of that Tuesday in 2001.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 15, 2018 -
Video games continue to see academic value rise
Getting students onboard with using video games for learning is easy, and direct play isn't necessarily required to reap benefits.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 15, 2018 -
For rural schools, finding STEM resources requires creative connections
New technology, grants and partnerships can fill the gaps for these remote schools.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 15, 2018 -
Study: High-pressure school mandates eventually stall gains
Stringent accountability like that of NCLB can discourage educators from trying new approaches, but principals should encourage teachers to be a school's chief innovators.
By Christina Vercelletto • Aug. 15, 2018 -
Leading a project-based learning focus requires new approaches
PBL is among leading instructional models but necessitates a new style of school leadership.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 15, 2018 -
Building bonds with students can be boon to engagement, learning
Classroom teachers and school leaders can facilitate learning in a surprisingly simple way: getting to know students and letting students know them.
By Christina Vercelletto • Aug. 14, 2018 -
Bob Nicols, USDA. (2013). "20130828-OC-RBN-3316" [photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Outcomes for children of migrant workers have improved
Over a half-century in, the Migrant Education Program has made it possible for more migrant workers' children to break the cycle of poverty by graduating high school, entering college and finding other forms of work.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 14, 2018 -
Many students don't feel career-ready
Despite a growing emphasis on the idea of career-readiness, over half of students with a career goal say they've never received advice on how to achieve that goal.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 14, 2018 -
Tech a powerful educational tool — but students must be taught to use it responsibly
Along with using device management tools to keep students engaged, educators can take advantage of time saved on administrative tasks to teach effective, ethical tech use.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 14, 2018
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