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  Financial literacy should be taught to kids — not adults

  Lessons on money management should begin in the early years, writes high school counselor Danielle Orange-Scott​.

  Danielle Orange-Scott • Jan. 2, 2020

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  Recapturing 'the human element' in the classroom

  Charter school teacher Sarah Kiesewetter argues 1:1 device programs are robbing students of the opportunity to engage in discourse and learn patience.

  Sarah Kiesewetter • Dec. 18, 2019

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  4 pillars of a successful co-ed coding team

  Leigh Frishman of the Killeen Independent School District in Texas shares how his school's competitive coding team engages girls and boys and builds troubleshooting and analytical skills.

  Leigh Frishman • Dec. 6, 2019

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  3 reasons ed tech needs more educator input

  Liz Boyles, director of information services for an Illinois district, says other districts also benefit when school leaders think of ways to improve tech tools.

  Liz Boyles • Nov. 18, 2019

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  How can using open source frameworks hook students in STEM?

  A pair of Murray State University lecturers detail how approaching tech and overall thinking from an open source perspective can attract students to hot career fields like cybersecurity.

  Dr. Randall Joyce & Brandon Dixon • Nov. 8, 2019

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  Why I teach about the Holocaust

  Marking the anniversary of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, Daniel Shaner, a middle school English teacher in Pittsburgh, discusses how instilling empathy gives students skills to "survive the perils of the modern world."

  Daniel Shaner • Oct. 28, 2019

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  High schoolers in charge? How one school gave up control and won

  Penn Manor School District Director of Technology Charlie Reisinger details how a transition to open source software led to more open educational approaches overall.

  Charlie Reisinger • Oct. 17, 2019

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  Robotics competitions can engage students in STEM

  Technology teacher Robin Corbeil explains it's not just about learning a specific block code language, but rather about students gaining confidence in an area they may not necessarily think is within their capabilities.

  Robin Corbeil • Oct. 10, 2019

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  5 steps for aligning assessment, literacy instruction for young readers

  Educational service centers in Ohio partner with districts to develop successful personalized literacy programs supporting state 3rd-grade reading mandates.

  Robert Marino, Lauren DeJulio and Angela Guarneri • Oct. 2, 2019

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  It's time to recognize mastery in teaching

  A Brooklyn English teacher writes that the New York City teacher evaluation system is headed in the right direction, but respecting teachers who have achieved excellence could have positive "ripple effects" on schools.

  Emily James • Sept. 26, 2019

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  How school leaders can promote district diversity, integration

  Patrick Finley and Damon McCord of the Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School share four strategies for creating an inclusive school community.

  Patrick Finley and Damon McCord • Sept. 16, 2019

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  Building and scaling interventions to support every student

  Aspen Florence of the Ogden School District in Utah describes how teachers are using data to implement the right support at the right time. 

  Aspen Florence • Aug. 29, 2019

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  3 ways districts can prepare facilities for back to school

  Todd Amiet of the South Brunswick School District in New Jersey details why scheduling and communication are crucial to preparing for the school year. 

  Todd Amiet • Aug. 22, 2019

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  These 3 ingredients are key to districtwide transformation

  Devin Vodicka, former superintendent of California's Vista Unified School District, lists meaningful engagement and a well-defined strategy among the essentials in his recipe for innovation.

  Devin Vodicka • Aug. 15, 2019

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  Just crowdsource it: Not so fast when it comes to school data

  Kari W. Patrick, a Kentucky English teacher, writes that states and districts should make school data more parent-friendly.

  Kari W. Patrick • Aug. 9, 2019

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  5 steps for improving urban schools through autonomous leadership

  Retired administrator Eugene Butler Jr. writes that districts need to "respect the expertise of the educators in the trenches."

  Eugene Butler Jr. • Aug. 1, 2019

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  What it takes to make data work

  Traci Stanley of Christopher House, a charter school in Chicago, outlines four steps for using data across multiple organizations to improve outcomes. 

  Traci Stanley • July 22, 2019

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  Making the professional development-student safety connection

  A district tech director details five ways to use professional development to improve success rates when implementing student safety platforms.

  Dallas Hicks • July 18, 2019

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  Listen up: Teachers can build students' attention skills

  Shannon Gilfeather, a special education teacher at Salk Middle School in Spokane, Washington, provides steps for improving students' ability to listen and concentrate in class.

  Shannon Gilfeather • July 3, 2019

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  Is that a 21st century school?

  Ray Bordwell of Whittle School and Studios writes that while malls, hospitals, airports and nearly all other large buildings have modernized, school design has in many ways remained static.

  Ray Bordwell • June 25, 2019

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  Community partnerships set students up for success in college and careers

  Shari L. Camhi, superintendent of the Baldwin Union Free School District in New York, details how partnerships with local businesses and organizations provide practical experiences in her district.

  Shari L. Camhi • June 21, 2019

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  In teaching philosophy to preschoolers, college students aim to mend breakdown in civic discourse

  Erik Kenyon, Sharon Carnahan and Diane Terorde-Doyle of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, discuss how "engaging in useful dialogue" with 4-year-olds can inspire undergraduates to become problem-solvers.

  Erik Kenyon, Sharon Carnahan and Diane Terorde-Doyle • June 13, 2019

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  4 tips for implementing independent learning days

  Michael Rotjan, instructional data coordinator for Rockdale County Public Schools in Georgia, discusses how his district eases the negative impacts of inclement weather while saving money on professional development days.

  Michael Rotjan • June 3, 2019

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  The pathway to the principalship for African American educators

  Retired administrator Eugene Butler Jr. shares essential steps in the journey toward school leadership.

  Eugene Butler Jr. • June 3, 2019

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  Unlocking employee engagement from the business office

  Brian Adesso of Wisconsin's Manesha Joint School District shares how to strengthen connections between districts' business offices and staff focused on student learning.

  Brian Adesso • May 23, 2019

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