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Are student interviews a better assessment of progress than standardized tests?
A qualitative approach may paint a broader picture of what students are actually learning than quantitative exams.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 14, 2018 -
Discovery can be the best motivator for learning
Successful blended learning programs challenge assumptions and require students and teachers to work in partnership.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 14, 2018 -
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Personalized learning remains a hot topic, but what does the groundwork look like?
As a buzzword, personalization has become ubiquitous at ed conferences, but schools are taking a variety of steps to give students greater ownership of their learning.
By Daschell Phillips • Nov. 12, 2018 -
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ColumnPre-to-3: Researchers find more reasons why the arts are good for young children
Early exposure to the arts is important, researchers say — and may be especially critical for children with the greatest needs — because participation has been associated with higher achievement in school.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 9, 2018 -
SEL Assessment Guide a one-stop shop for real-world examples of how progress is being measured
The guide from the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning includes an assessment catalog and details on how educators are using data.
By Lucy Hood • Nov. 9, 2018 -
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The question isn't 'how much' homework — it's 'why'
Rather than using a quantitative metric to find the right balance, educators should consider what outcome is desired.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 7, 2018 -
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Reflection, advisory time can lead to better grades
Working advisory time into the school day can encourage students to adopt a more positive mindset about schoolwork and their futures.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 7, 2018 -
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Trading in memorization for retrieval exercises can help quash students' internalized failure
Instead of relying on rote memorization, a veteran teacher suggests that emphasizing new learning methods can drive higher student performance.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 7, 2018 -
Appreciating students' differences boosts classroom success, says school leader
Universal design for learning starts with recognizing students are unique and that these differences are normal, an assistant superintendent says.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 7, 2018 -
Mental health ed informs students of difference between stress, depression
Students should recognize there are ups and downs — but that's not the same as having a mental health disorder.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 7, 2018 -
Study reveals similar outcomes between online, face-to-face credit recovery programs
The researchers suggest schools consider the specific features of online make-up courses in deciding which students are most likely to benefit.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 7, 2018 -
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Study: Volunteer reading tutors boost students' literacy skills
The evaluation focuses on Reading Partners, an almost 20-year-old program that has now spread to 10 states and the District of Columbia.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 1, 2018 -
Engaging students in civics lessons easier thanks to blended learning tools
Tools ranging from video lessons to game-based platforms are deepening lessons that demonstrate how students can become more involved in government.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Lessons on mutual respect, consent can stretch beyond health class
Teaching students about healthy relationships is far more nuanced than catchphrases like "no means no."
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 31, 2018 -
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Navigating fair use often poses challenge for educators
Finding resources for classroom use while steering clear of copyright concerns can be even more difficult in the age of digital learning materials.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 31, 2018 -
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Video skills are a valuable gateway to digital literacy
Learning to use the equipment and produce content helps students view the media they consume through a more critical lens.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 31, 2018 -
GAO report points to inequitable access to advanced courses
Small schools that serve high-poverty student populations can especially lack Advanced Placement courses, the report found.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 29, 2018 -
Report: Almost 16% of America's young people are overweight
A report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation calls on policymakers to prioritize obesity prevention programs, and to make healthy school lunch options and physical education programs more available in schools.
By Lucy Hood • Oct. 26, 2018 -
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OpinionWhy 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.
By Abhishek Gangrade • Oct. 26, 2018 -
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Music education can have tremendous payoff despite high costs
High student interest in music courses requires administrators to enlist help from community to provide instruments and materials.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 24, 2018 -
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Historically low ACT scores prompt criticism of math lessons
On a scale of 1-36, the 2018 graduating class earned an average math score of 20.5 — a 20-year low — with declines for almost all racial and ethnic groups.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 24, 2018 -
Maine faces uphill battle in proficiency-based education implementation
Since the state rolled out the initiative in 2012, there's been a lack of consensus on the meaning of proficiency, and teachers have struggled to explain to students how they were being assessed.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 24, 2018 -
Contextualizing coding across subjects enhances entire curriculum
Coding is quickly becoming a core skill that can be woven into courses from math to English language arts.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 24, 2018 -
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Peer mentoring can strengthen connection between English learners and classroom community
Understanding students' backgrounds and cultures can make them feel respected and more engaged in learning.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 24, 2018 -
Task force forms to boost support for students with dyslexia
The work in Iowa comes after a recent report suggested most states overlooked the needs ot students with disabilities in plans to comply with the Every Student Succeeds Act.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 19, 2018
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