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As 'green wave' spreads, marijuana funds create new dilemmas for education leaders
Eleven states and D.C. permit adult recreational use, and more are expected to enact legalization laws in 2020.
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How to make a mobile app college students want to use
Administrators at Educause's convention share tips institutions can use to develop apps that connect students with vital resources and information.
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OpinionHigh schoolers in charge? How one school gave up control and won
Penn Manor School District Director of Technology Charlie Reisinger details how a transition to open source software led to more open educational approaches overall.
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8 tips for effective digital transformation
Ed tech leaders on hand at Educause share tactics they use to get their teams on the same page.
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Researchers find kindergarten readiness test can predict early school success
The first year of school is a critical one, but readiness begins in pre-K and many districts are focusing efforts on increasing support.
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House Democrats propose Higher Education Act rewrite
The package includes a federal-state partnership that would reward states that offer free college, along with student-level data collection.
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4 key practices for successful district-wide SEL integration
Superintendents and others highlight what schools can do to expand social-emotional initiatives, including positive messaging and culturally inclusive practices.
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Report: State and federal spending on higher ed has nearly converged
That has big implications for colleges, as federal support mostly goes directly to students while states fund public institutions' operations, Pew explains.
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Unplugging from tech important even in 1:1 schools
One New Jersey middle school principal worked with teachers to adjust curriculum for days where students would be encouraged to focus on peer interaction and collaboration.
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2U's latest program shows potential challenges of hands-on learning online
Taking one university's architecture degree virtual will require creative approaches for adopting a historically in-person curriculum.
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Study: Black-white discipline gap predicts achievement disparities
Researchers note efforts to boost equity in discipline would likely have a positive effect on achievement and vice versa.
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Opinion3 ways one campus is reaching underrepresented students
"We are meeting students as they are and where they are and taking them to where they want to be," writes Pace University President Marvin Krislov.
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DC elementary school transforms culture with alternative discipline
Research informing the "Conscious Discipline" approach shows students excel when they feel safe and loved but act out in times of duress.
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Deep DiveColleges look to public-private partnerships for help with sustainability
As more institutions outsource noncore tasks, some are tapping the private sector for technical and financial support to advance their energy goals.
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California first state to mandate later school start times
The state sided with parents and pediatricians on later starts for middle and high school students, with administrator and teacher groups opposed to the change.
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How 3 college presidents are increasing access to higher ed
From employer partnerships to transfer paths, our latest President Speaks columnists highlight innovative approaches to attracting and retaining students.
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Deep DiveHuman interaction, SEL in curriculum key to curbing cyberbullying
Focusing on interpersonal skills, even amid the perceived anonymity of the digital world, helps students learn to be more accountable in their words and interactions, experts say.
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More than 180 colleges defend DACA to US Supreme Court
Dozens of higher ed groups filed briefs supporting the program ahead of oral arguments next month, and colleges are increasing student supports.
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ColumnRoundup: Curriculum in state education policy
Before adjourning their legislative sessions, a number of states pushed bills around career and technical education relevance and bullying prevention.
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As colleges back off standardized tests, ACT offers section retakes
The test company plans to let students retake parts of the exam starting next year, a move that comes as some question its value in admissions.
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Deep Dive'Free and appropriate': Special ed stakeholders work to make IEP meetings less one-sided
Improvement plans include federal funding for a technical assistance center to support districts in developing IEPs that "enable children to make progress."
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Biden, Sanders and Warren have plans to fix higher ed. Will they work?
Policy experts weigh in on the leading Democratic presidential candidates' proposals and whether they are likely to close equity gaps.
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ColumnPre-to-3: App uses medical model to screen for dyslexia
Children can administer the assessment themselves, and teachers get resources on how to respond if students are missing key literacy milestones.
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OpinionWhy thinking like a marketer can help recruit top hires
A strong brand and consistent hiring processes can help institutions draw key academic talent, write two University of Texas at Austin administrators.
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Studying solar: CTE programs expose students to fast-growing renewable energy careers
Through partnerships between schools and nonprofit organizations, students are gaining industry knowledge and opportunities for credentials that will give them a leg up in the workforce.
