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    U.S. Census Bureau
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    Principals for kindness: How to instill empathy in the classroom

    In truth, kindness is rarely overtly built into curricula or assessment at schools.

    Gabriella Rowe • April 10, 2017

  • Embracing new ways of teaching science and language with English learners

    In a contributed piece, NYU Steinhardt's Okhee Lee argues STEM lessons can help support language development in ELL students.

    Okhee Lee • March 17, 2017
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    PRI
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    The US Secretaries of Education

    DeVos isn't the only cabinet pick who will influence education, writes NYU's David E. Kirkand.

    David E. Kirkland • Feb. 8, 2017
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    Berthold Academy/Garrett WIlhelm
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    My experiences as a student cemented my commitment to personalized learning

    Berthold Academy co-founder Garrett Wilhelm shares how his father's death showed him some of the education system's most glaring flaws.

    Garrett Wilhelm • Feb. 6, 2017
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    Candidates: If you want growth, talk education innovation

    A broken business model in higher ed and misfocused accountability efforts in K-12 education need to be addressed by the nation's next president, says Christensen Institute's Julia Freeland Fisher.

    Julia Freeland Fisher • Oct. 20, 2016
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    Making space for makerspaces

    One mechatronic teacher offers simple and cost-effective projects to begin 'making' in the classroom.

    Kenneth Hawthorn • Oct. 17, 2016
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    Imcreator; Waag Society
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    The lost city of gold: Funding to support computer science in your school

    A former director of educational technology shares ways to attract public and private money to fund the growing discipline.

    Bryan Miller • June 28, 2016
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    Building school connectedness to foster resiliency in children

    Charles E. Mendez III, founder of the Mendez Foundation, says adult support, positive peer groups, commitment to education and school environment are all key to increasing connectedness and improving student success.

    Charles E. Mendez III • May 2, 2016

  • Overcoming roadblocks and increasing student opportunity through ed tech

    Despite the advancements made by technology developers to introduce new ed tech tools to classrooms, there are still quite a few issues to overcome to ensure sustainable adoption.

    Shyam Oza • Jan. 23, 2015