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Sponsored by NWEAIt's time to rethink state assessment
See what makes adaptive, through-year assessment a game-changing solution for states.
By Chris Minnich, CEO of NWEA • March 17, 2020 -
Third coronavirus assistance package could include additional $3B for schools
The House's Supporting Students in Response to Coronavirus Act and a sister bill in the Senate propose additional supports for meal distribution, mental health and more.
By Naaz Modan • March 16, 2020 -
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Personalized learning experiences aren't just a goal for the classroom anymore — they're highly sought out for PD over traditional sit-and-get seminars. And there's no shortage of topics to cover.
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Mayor de Blasio considered 'full cost' of closing NYC's schools in citywide decision
The district will work to offer services like grab-and-go meals and remote learning, including providing access to 1:1 devices for students lacking them.
By Naaz Modan • March 16, 2020 -
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CDC releases updated guidance for K-12 schools as coronavirus spreads
The agency's latest guidance is much more concrete than information released in February, which school leaders said at the time was "opaque."
By Naaz Modan • March 16, 2020 -
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Dual enrollment orientations help California college readiness program expand
Studies indicate students who take college courses in high school are more likely to earn a bachelor's degree.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 16, 2020 -
US high school graduation rate tops 85%
But leaders of the GradNation campaign say most states are "off track" to reach this year's goal of 90%.
By Linda Jacobson • March 16, 2020 -
Push to close homework gap grows as coronavirus necessitates virtual learning
The Federal Communications Commission and lawmakers are moving on efforts to increase families' home internet access and facilitate remote learning.
By Naaz Modan • March 13, 2020 -
Strike Tracker: Tentative agreement reached in St. Paul Public Schools
Schools are expected to reopen Monday, but no details of the agreement have been released.
By Linda Jacobson • Updated March 13, 2020 -
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ColumnPre-to-3: Governance, preschool expansion among governors' top early ed goals for 2020
Increasing support for struggling readers and improving teacher training related to literacy are also priorities for policymakers.
By Linda Jacobson • March 13, 2020 -
Future of Sex Education Initiative issues updated standards
Sex education is a controversial topic, especially when the question of what age it should begin comes into play.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 13, 2020 -
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Ed Dept considering assessment accountability waivers in coronavirus closures
In guidance released Thursday, the department also reiterated schools' responsibility to provide free appropriate public education to students with special needs if learning continues amid closures or absences.
By Naaz Modan • March 12, 2020 -
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Roundup: How coronavirus is impacting K-12 schools and districts
The outbreak is forcing tough decisions around closures, remote learning, meal assistance for students on free and reduced-price lunch and more. Follow Education Dive: K-12's ongoing coverage.
By Roger Riddell • Updated June 5, 2020 -
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California funding model boosted options for LA high-schoolers, but disparities remain
A UC Berkeley study shows the Local Control Funding Formula allowed LAUSD to hire more teachers, but they were "unevenly assigned" to English learners.
By Linda Jacobson • March 12, 2020 -
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Educators find applications for coronavirus across curriculum
Novel coronavirus gives teachers plenty of lesson-planning fodder for science classes, but it's also relevant to social studies, math and more.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 11, 2020 -
Bright from the Start: Department of Early Care and Learning
Active learning methods can help engage even the most difficult students
Educators can adapt teaching styles and examine their biases to better engage all students.
By Lauren Barack • March 11, 2020 -
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From suffragists to sports, Women's History Month offers lessons in civics, social impact and beyond
Efforts to have local figures recognized in public spaces are among ways to broaden students' perspectives of important women in history, experts say.
By Lauren Barack • March 11, 2020 -
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Q&ACurricular Counsel: What makes a 'transformational' school?
Fully aware of the preponderance of buzzwords in K-12, Leicester Public Schools' Matthew X. Joseph shares an action plan to meaningfully rethink schools.
By Roger Riddell • March 11, 2020 -
Trump signs coronavirus response act with school meal assistance proposals
The legislation includes a nationwide waiver authority to allow food distribution in any number of settings.
By Naaz Modan • Updated March 18, 2020 -
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Study: Reliance on helicopter parents for donations leads to special treatment
Helicopter parents can cause trouble for schools, other students and their own children, but schools rely on this group from higher socioeconomic backgrounds for donations and volunteer hours, says the study.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 11, 2020 -
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Report: Less than half of black students feel adequate mental health support from teachers, counselors
The ACT Center for Equity in Learning recommends increasing awareness of existing mental health services and providing access to universal mental health screenings.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 11, 2020 -
Survey: Teachers want more support, resources from administrators
Among teachers' biggest concerns in a 2020 "State of Teaching Survey" are classroom management, getting through curriculum and professional learning.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 10, 2020 -
Task force releases 'audacious' vision to reform early ed profession
Power to the Profession involved input from over 11,000 early-childhood educators. But many questions remain about how to implement — and pay for — the recommendations.
By Linda Jacobson • March 9, 2020 -
Would Jill Biden's interest in military families influence ed policy in a Biden White House?
The Trump administration's fiscal 2021 budget proposal includes cuts that would impact schools serving military students, which experts say would affect personnel, resources, tech and more.
By Linda Jacobson • March 9, 2020 -
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Q&AWashington's state superintendent shares his coronavirus strategy
Chris Reykdal explains how districts in affected areas are responding and what education leaders nationwide can learn from one of the first states impacted.
By Naaz Modan • March 6, 2020 -
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Study: Social studies teachers not 'above the fray' in removing bias from media literacy
Researchers found social studies teachers were just as likely to be influenced by controversy over news media credibility as the general public.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 6, 2020
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