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Head Start quality varies across classrooms, study shows
Researchers suggest when making funding decisions about centers, it’s important to collect more accurate data about quality.
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SponsoredEducational intelligence begins with connecting campus data
As ed tech begins breaking down campus data silos, the educational intelligence system is emerging.
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For-profit colleges get outsized share of GI Bill benefits
A new government report examining the sector's impact on veterans comes amid growing pressure to limit how for-profits use those funds.
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ColumnRoundup: Curriculum in state education policy
Adding financial literacy coursework and computer science training are among the top initiatives for state lawmakers nationwide. Education Dive has updates on key proposals.
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Report: Growth in graduates' starting salaries stays stagnant in 2018
However, bachelor's degrees continue to pay off in the job market, a key benefit for colleges to communicate to students.
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Podcasting can provide structure for research and writing
High school English teacher Jori Krulder uses the medium to ease students into developing thorough, well-argued pieces.
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Deep DiveColleges expand esports programs to keep pace with growing industry
Online gaming is poised to generate $1.1 billion in revenue globally this year, spurring colleges to add curricula teaching students how to work in the field.
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Coding teaches students entrepreneurial skills required for changing work environment
Coding educator Christina Lewis writes that the skills required to master coding programs, like problem-solving and creativity, will always be in high demand.
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Bipartisan bill would set framework for income-share agreements
Use of the financing model is growing, though critics are concerned it isn't materially different from loans and could heighten students' financial burden.
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Georgia, North Carolina join ESSA assessment pilot
The Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority program lifts some federal requirements related to student testing and encourages models that give teachers more useful data on student learning.
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Ed Dept, colleges disagree on clarity of foreign gift reporting rules
The American Council on Education suggested the agency undergo a formal rulemaking process on how colleges disclose funding from other countries.
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Deep DiveShould community colleges offer bachelor's degrees?
Early research on the impact of two-year colleges offering four-year degrees is promising, suggesting doing so could help address the skills gap.
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Report: Youth sports fees increase while budgets remain flat
A new RAND Corp. survey and other analysis show that costs are a barrier to participation for students from low-income families.
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OpinionMaking the professional development-student safety connection
A district tech director details five ways to use professional development to improve success rates when implementing student safety platforms.
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Ed tech should enhance learning in 'meaningful ways'
An Indianapolis district IT leader demonstrates how technology allows teachers to more efficiently meet students' individual needs.
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Study: Well-behaved kindergartners earn more as adults
Educators can impact a child's likelihood of future success by using strategies that teach self-control and problem-solving, researchers say.
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Deep DiveBringing back retired teachers offers benefits, challenges
In recent years, leaders in several states have removed barriers to rehiring veteran educators to address teacher shortages.
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Pay grows for public colleges' top leaders in 2018
Institutions have come under fire for raising executives' compensation as tuition continues to climb.
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States' failure to track education funds complicates spending model overhauls
The cost of new statewide data collection systems to better track funding could be hefty, with one Mississippi proposal, for example, costing $11 million.
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Auditors find Maryland put students' and teachers' personal information at risk
School systems collect massive amounts of data, but sometimes lack the resources to keep it secure, experts say.
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ColumnPre-to-3: Former Georgia pre-K students score higher than peers at 3rd grade
With the state's universal program for 4-year-olds now entering its 27th year, state early-childhood leaders say they're still learning how to balance access with continually improving quality.
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Districts seek solutions for rising student anxiety
Because stress and anxiety stem from multiple sources, experts say school leaders should consider which approaches best fit students' needs.
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Comments close on Ed Dept's accreditation rules, but opposition remains
Student and teacher advocacy groups are calling for the department to hold a public hearing on the final rules, which they say is required by law.
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Schools redress rules amid passage of anti-discriminatory state policies
Dress codes are frequently cited for unfairly targeting the female body, but some schools are giving students more control over what they wear.
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Microcredential programs offer teachers more personalized PD opportunities
Districts in several states are experimenting with the programs, but experts say careful vetting is needed prior to adoption to ensure they're worth the time and money.
