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Where have all the Chromebooks gone?
Marquitta Mitchell of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina chronicles the pitfalls and triumphs of the district's 1:1 initiative.
Marquitta Mitchell • May 16, 2019 -
Finding a 'recipe' for turning around failing schools
Andrew G. Houlihan, superintendent of the Union County Public Schools in North Carolina, invites other leaders to try his five-part method for raising student performance.
Andrew G. Houlihan • May 1, 2019 -
A less noisy classroom equals a better learning environment
Over 40 years of research supports the need for noise abatement consideration in school design and city planning, writes Arline L. Bronzaft, a professor emerita at Lehman College, City University of New York.
Arline Bronzaft • April 25, 2019 -
Devin Vodicka
'Change the world for the better': 4 leadership lessons learned from an innovative superintendent
AltSchool Chief Impact Officer and former Vista USD Superintendent Devin Vodicka reflects on the legacy of late Franklin West Supervisory Union superintendent Ned Kirsch, who passed unexpectedly last week.
Devin Vodicka • April 18, 2019 -
Putting mindfulness to work for educators
Louisville, Kentucky, high school English teacher Ben Harris describes how meditation, mindful breathing and stretching can improve job performance and overall well-being.
Ben Harris • April 4, 2019 -
13 ways educators can transform literacy
Nashville English teacher and Project LIT founder Jarred Amato says avoiding quick fixes, putting students before the "classics," and being willing to ask "What if?" are key strategies to turn the page on reading.
Jarred Amato • March 18, 2019 -
When digital platforms communicate, teachers and students benefit
David Knapp, director of technology and innovation for the Loveland City School District in Ohio, explains why interoperability should be a priority in selecting and working with vendors.
David Knapp • March 12, 2019 -
Teachers harness the power of electronic games to teach the visually impaired
Diane Brauner of the Perkins School for the Blind describes how creating a more inclusive learning experience could significantly enhance the way a new generation of visually impaired students learns crucial skills.
Diane Brauner • March 5, 2019 -
Portfolios boost assessment relevancy for truly transformative learning
The coordinator for innovative and digital learning at Eanes Innovative School District in Austin, Texas, writes that a portfolio approach to measuring student progress provides a more equitable, real-world experience.
Brianna Hodges • Feb. 11, 2019 -
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Volunteers can support instruction and improve student reading outcomes
The dean of students at Garton Elementary in Des Moines, Iowa, tells how the school used AmeriCorps members to boost offline literacy instruction.
Jenny Inman • Feb. 4, 2019 -
6 tips for implementing an effective online student safety program
Vancouver Public Schools in Washington strives to keep students safe both online and offline while pushing for good digital citizenship.
Christina Iremonger • Jan. 29, 2019 -
Kate Schimel
4 steps to improving school culture
A Wisconsin superintendent says every interaction with a student is a chance to build environments where trust is the norm.
Joe Sanfelippo • Jan. 14, 2019 -
8 reasons teachers should try online instruction
Sue Ekimoglou of New Jersey's Gloucester High School explains why teaching Advanced Placement math courses online improved her practice and taught students to take more control of their learning.
Sue Ekimoglou • Jan. 9, 2019 -
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4 steps to achieving districtwide technology equality
Kevin Ghost of Pennsylvania's Connellsville Area School District explains how a rural, 4,300-student district gave teachers and students a uniform experience in a 21st century learning environment.
Kevin Ghost • Dec. 10, 2018 -
Roberta Brandao
4 ways to teach empathy in the classroom
Empathy can be thought of as a "superpower" students as young as 3rd grade can learn and develop, writes Roberta Brandao of New Jersey's Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County.
Roberta Brandao • Nov. 27, 2018 -
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How a Title I school raised its science passing rate 24 points
Now when we say, “It’s time for science,” not one student groans.
Robin Butcher and Karen Silensky • Nov. 21, 2018 -
David Goncharuk
Student Voice launches online community to connect young activists
In recognition of International Students' Day, Director of Strategy Megan Simmons explains why educators should encourage students to join.
Megan Simmons • Nov. 16, 2018 -
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Why students should read scientific literature
A U of Alabama researcher says educators must give students a motive to learn science by teaching them to reason.
Abhishek Gangrade • Oct. 26, 2018 -
Linda Jacobson
Bilingual education prepares children for a multicultural world
Connections with cultural organizations can enrich instruction for students learning a second language, says Jeannette Acevedo-Isenberg, head of school for the Downtown Doral Charter Schools in Miami, Florida.
Jeannette Acevedo-Isenberg • Oct. 18, 2018 -
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3 ways technology and innovation can drastically transform learning
Superintendent Matt Prusiecki of Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township in Indiana writes that educators can leverage new technology to expand learning and career opportunities for students.
Matt Prusiecki • Oct. 11, 2018 -
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.
Susan Stone Kessler, Ed.D. • Aug. 20, 2018 -
Discipline policies that illegally punish and exclude students with disabilities must stop
Officials from the National Center for Special Education in Charter Schools say a recent lawsuit filed against Success Academy should serve as notice for districts and charters alike.
Paul O’Neill and Stephanie Lancet • Aug. 14, 2018 -
How an Indiana school district is closing learning gaps, raising student achievement
An assistant superintendent details three initiatives that helped Southwest Allen County Schools improve outcomes and professional practice.
Lynn Simmers • Aug. 13, 2018 -
Well-being should be on all report cards
A teacher shares how she's seen positive education, which integrates academics with learning about character and well-being, transform learners.
Angie King • July 27, 2018 -
8 ways to prevent chronic absenteeism
David Hardy, CEO of Ohio's Lorain City School District, writes that when children improve their attendance, they have more time for learning and raise their chances for success in school and life.
David Hardy • July 16, 2018
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