Policy & Regulation: Page 47
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Connecticut superintendent prioritizes teacher empowerment
The move to encourage teacher collaboration and agency came when, amid a limited budget, the district's teachers began telling Supt. Mark Benigni where and how changes could be implemented district-wide.
By Roger Riddell • May 8, 2017 -
Platform 'Uberizes' English-learning from US educators for Chinese students
The gig economy continues to expand for American educators, but how might it impact existing shortages nationwide?
By Roger Riddell • May 5, 2017 -
Trump lauds DC voucher program at school choice function
The president spoke out in support of a federal voucher program in the District of Columbia that showed mixed results in a recent analysis.
By Pat Donachie • May 5, 2017 -
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Survey: Educators encounter wide variety of grade level performance in classrooms
Educators also report committing extensive time to planning, as well as spending their own money on classroom supplies.
By Pat Donachie • May 5, 2017 -
Afterschool programs worthwhile despite administration critiques, supporters say
President Donald Trump’s budget proposal has suggested eliminating grants for such programs, and Trump Budget Director Mick Mulvaney has suggested a lack of evidence to show that afterschool programs assist students.
By Pat Donachie • May 4, 2017 -
Budgets don't have to impede closing homework gap
Districts can take several steps to work around financial strain and guarantee students reliable internet access at home.
By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2017 -
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National high school graduation rate hits record 83.2% in 2015
However, researchers revealed Wednesday there is significant work to be done with students of color, low-income students, English language learners and students with disabilities to meet the 90% goal by 2020.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 4, 2017 -
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To develop teachers, look to other teachers
Having mentors and a supportive principal are the two biggest determinants of teacher retention, new research finds.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 4, 2017 -
USDA to relax healthier school lunch requirements
During a Monday school visit in Leesburg, VA, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue initiated efforts to give schools more nutritional flexibility around whole grains, sodium and milk.
By Roger Riddell • May 3, 2017 -
Arizona's charter school loan guarantee spurs criticism
The state is awarding two multi-million dollar loan guarantees to two successful charter school operators in the state, raising questions of the action’s legality
By Pat Donachie • May 2, 2017 -
Education supporters breathe a slight sigh of relief after Congress reaches FY2017 budget deal
Total department funding will fall by $60 million, but many critical programs remain unscathed.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 2, 2017 -
Segregation remains a challenge on Manhattan's Upper West Side
While white families in the area have eschewed private options for district schools in recent decades, the schools remain unequal.
By Pat Donachie • May 1, 2017 -
Georgia legislation creates circuitous route for school turnarounds
Gov. Nathan Deal signed the First Priority Act this week, creating a chief turnaround officer for the state who will report to the state’s education board on attempts to turn around failing schools.
By Pat Donachie • May 1, 2017 -
Community colleges and Purdue's Kaplan acquisition: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how one North Carolina district is bolstering its commitment to SEL and more here!
By Roger Riddell • April 28, 2017 -
Report shows mixed impact for vouchers in DC program
An Institute of Education Sciences report showed that vouchers did not have a statistically significant impact in most ways, though parents felt the new schools were "safer."
By Pat Donachie • April 28, 2017 -
Minnesota school highlights power of teacher autonomy
A group of teachers initially aiming to launch a charter beyond their district were instead supported by a superintendent in building out their own teacher-led model.
By Roger Riddell • April 28, 2017 -
Report: Educators emphasize importance of home reading in maintaining literacy progress
A new report from Scholastic sees educators stressing the importance of ensuring resources and commitment for students are present at home as well as school.
By Pat Donachie • April 28, 2017 -
Trump exec order requires government overreach study by Ed Dept
The order comes as the federal government begins to enact the Every Student Succeeds Act, which will also revert more control back to states.
By Pat Donachie • April 27, 2017 -
3-year-olds to be covered by NYC universal pre-K under expansion
Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan could eventually cover as many as 62,000 children and follows the initiative's success with 4-year-olds.
By Pat Donachie • April 27, 2017 -
Utah district using higher pay to lure experienced educators to areas of need
Since the program's implementation, Montezuma Creek Elementary School's teacher retention has risen along with its state assessment rating.
By Amelia Harper • April 27, 2017 -
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Gaps between districts can be exacerbated by private funding
A handful of districts in Wisconsin illustrate the inequities that can exist in dollars per student when private donations are used to pad existing funds.
By Pat Donachie • April 26, 2017 -
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Report shows pre-K math boosts longterm classroom success
Weaving STEM exposure into pre-K, however, will require additional support, training and funding from administrators and policymakers.
By Roger Riddell • April 26, 2017 -
Report: Early childhood ed a good long-term investment
Center for the Economics of Human Development Director James Heckman says quality pre-K should be seen as an up-front investment that pays economic dividends down the road.
By Pat Donachie • April 26, 2017 -
New Hampshire lawmakers mulling education savings accounts
The push follows the election of Republican Gov. Chris Sununu, and critics worry it isn't from the bottom up due to the sterling reputation of New Hampshire’s public schools.
By Pat Donachie • April 25, 2017 -
For maximum impact, personalize teachers' tech professional development
Adapting training to educators' needs and providing follow-up coaching improve effectiveness, says Saint Leo University education professor Candace Roberts.
By Linda Jackson • April 25, 2017
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