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Independent report focuses on student mobility in New York City schools
Homeless students and suspended students were among those most likely to change schools.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 5, 2017 -
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Some lawmakers criticize the way DeVos is handling ESSA approvals
Some Democrats feel DeVos is too lax in approving ESSA plans and protecting disadvantaged students.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 5, 2017 -
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Teacher-student racial disparity in Virginia highlights lingering issue nationwide
Finding ways to increase the number of minority educators will require creative solutions.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 3, 2017 -
Compromised social media presents security, legal concerns for schools, districts
Threats to discipline students for sharing content from compromised accounts can result in a no-win situation for administrators, according to a lawyer.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Nine states receiving federal grants to expand charter schools
Eight entities will also receive "credit enhancement" funds to help charters secure funding to purchase, build or renovate facilities.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 2, 2017 -
California voter sentiment highlights increasing priority of early ed
Early-childhood education is increasingly gaining importance as a campaign issue in state and national elections.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 2, 2017 -
Study: Energy upgrades in schools may not bring expected savings
The researchers matched electricity consumption data from public schools in California to energy efficiency installation records over a six-year period.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 29, 2017 -
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Arizona governor launches scholarship program to address teacher vacancies
The Arizona Teacher Academy is expected to eventually bring 200 new teachers into the state's schools.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Houston charter finds personalized SEL opportunity in Harvey's wake
Inspired by the actions of an 8th grader, homeroom teachers at YES Prep Northbrook Middle School worked with students to develop individual approaches for each classroom to contribute to relief efforts.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 28, 2017 -
Tracking chronic absenteeism a common theme in states' ESSA plans
Studies show that even in schools with a 95% average daily attendance rate, there can still be students who miss too many days of instruction.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 28, 2017 -
DeVos urges superintendents to give principals more control over schools
Reducing regulation and increasing local control can benefit students, the secretary says.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 28, 2017 -
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BranchED initiative aims to boost teacher diversity with minority-serving institutions
Over 50% of public school students in the U.S. are considered minority populations while only 20% of public school teachers are nonwhite.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 26, 2017 -
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Private sector to join Trump administration in STEM initiative
A presidential memorandum signed Monday afternoon will direct at least $200 million annually in grant funding to STEM and computer science education.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 26, 2017 -
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California first to offer enhanced GreatSchools school rating dashboard to public
How do schools balance the need for transparency with the need to tell their story?
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 25, 2017 -
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'One-size-fits-all' approach dead for teacher PD, too
A better approach combines constantly evolving resources on- and offline, and necessitates recognition by a district that professional development is no longer something that can be wiped out in a day.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 22, 2017 -
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Deep DiveCivics ed key to equity, improving discourse
In a turbulent political climate, civics is crucial to helping students engage with and process the world around them.
By Shalina Chatlani , Autumn A. Arnett • Sept. 22, 2017 -
After controversial seven years, most states still use Common Core
Despite pushback, lawsuits and uncertain results, Common Core is still largely the standard.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Videoconferencing helps rural districts bring in qualified teachers
The practice is also suggested to improve collaboration skills by preparing students for a workforce in which they or many of their coworkers will be telecommuting
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 21, 2017 -
School tracking systems present ethical, cybersecurity concerns
Is the prevalence of filters, behavioral databases, geolocation tools, RFID, security cameras and more setting up schools for an Equifax-like scenario?
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2017 -
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STEAM approach increasingly necessary — and not necessarily hard to accomplish
DFRobot CEO Ricky Ye says schools can't lose sight of the importance of creativity and other skills imparted via the arts.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2017 -
8 states now requiring students to pass civics test for graduation
The Civics Education Initiative's goal is for states to adopt a test that draws questions from the 100 facts about U.S. history and government that immigrants must know to pass a citizenship test.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 18, 2017 -
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What's the best way to prepare for an emergency — and how can SEL help?
Schools must be vigilant not only in preparing for worst-case scenarios, but also in preventing as many as possible.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 18, 2017 -
State teachers of the year detail strategies to encourage perseverance
How did five 2016 state teachers of the year find success by pushing students to take risks and rise to the occasion?
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 18, 2017 -
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States focusing more attention on science as they craft ESSA plans
States are looking at ways to take advantage of new guidelines to direct more resources toward science education.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 18, 2017 -
STEM and superintendent challenges: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on new college prep curriculum options and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 15, 2017
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