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Toolkit addresses how school resource officers respond to girls of color
A report from Georgetown Law’s Center on Poverty and Inequality and the National Black Women’s Justice Institute calls for specialized training on race and gender issues.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 15, 2017 -
Changes in school models can create challenges for students
Providing a consistent instructional framework across a school district can increase student stability and engagement.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 15, 2017 -
States re-examine approaches to district takeovers
Is the creation of a state-controlled school district an effective route to transformation?
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 14, 2017 -
WKU 'train the trainer' program aims to equip educators with STEM skills
Close to a dozen educators from across the nation will learn how to teach modern science skills while building a community of peers for support and guidance.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 13, 2017 -
AFT parent poll shows support for public schools
Respondents' top priorities are for schools to provide a safe environment and help students graduate with the skills they need for college.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 13, 2017 -
The school gun debate rages on
Will arming school staff better protect students in the event of the unthinkable?
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 13, 2017 -
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Adaptive learning growth highlights heightened cybersecurity concerns
In the wake of cybersecurity events like the recent Equifax breach, protecting student data must be a top priority for districts and schools nationwide.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 12, 2017 -
California adopts English Learning Roadmap to inform ELL instruction
For the first time in a generation, California adopts a first new policy for English language learners.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Districts seek new strategies in dealing with special ed shortages
As the population of students needing services grows, special education teachers and paraprofessionals are in even greater demand.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 12, 2017 -
Gallup 2017 survey of K-12 superintendents highlights challenges facing districts
A majority of district leaders report budget shortfalls among their greatest challenges, and 66% across all types of districts report seeing fewer new teacher candidates.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2017 -
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New rule may change how federal special ed dollars can be used
Under a new bias rule, schools will need to become more vigilant about the way minority students are treated when it comes to special education and discipline.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 11, 2017 -
DACA, tech struggles and e-sports: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on Rhode Island's approach to university-industry workforce development partnerships and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 8, 2017 -
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Schools might see more changes to school lunch rules under Trump administration
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has already loosened some of the 2010 law's requirements.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 7, 2017 -
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Deep DiveFollowing DACA decision, districts boost efforts to provide support and accurate information
A significant number of educators and school personnel will be impacted alongside students.
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Cost remains broadband roadblock for many schools
A new survey from CoSN highlights broadband infrastructure challenges in the classroom and beyond.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 6, 2017 -
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In-house teacher coaching programs streamline PD, cut costs
Peer-led coaching can greatly improve teacher efficacy — and districts don't necessarily need to look beyond their borders to provide it.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Addressing mold early can net savings for districts
A small maintenance problem can grow into a financial nightmare for school districts if ignored.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 6, 2017 -
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Education leaders react to Trump's decision to end DACA
State and district chiefs are calling on Congress to take action on immigration reform.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 5, 2017 -
School leaders should tune out charter debates, says former district official
Administrators should also focus on addressing the concerns of "end users."
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 5, 2017 -
What should the compulsory age of attendance be?
Indiana lawmakers may consider a new bill on the topic next year, having shot down a proposal two years ago that would have lowered the required age to start school from 7 to 5.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Automation-proofing students requires more of schools, districts
College- and career-readiness isn't enough: The K-12 education system now faces the challenge of preparing students for fields that won't be automated via robotics and AI.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 5, 2017 -
RAND study touts economic benefit of later school start times
Researchers say an 8:30 a.m. school start time would eventually save schools money and benefit the U.S. economy by billions of dollars each year.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 1, 2017 -
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Teacher ambassadors discuss changing roles in new administration
Representing fellow teachers in an administration that favors increasing school choice is proving a challenge.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Districts expressing support for immigrant students ahead of DACA decision
Florida's Broward County Public Schools is among those intensifying efforts amid rising concerns that families could be affected by potential deportations.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Many state superintendents earn same as or less than predecessors
An Education Week analysis found pay for top ed officials rising in only half of states despite increasing responsibilities for the role.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 31, 2017
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