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Regardless of Janus decision, unions are entering 'new chapter'
Lily Eskelsen García, president of the National Education Association, described the case as an effort to "get our members to drop their membership."
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Lawmakers propose free speech legislation following a year of campus protests
How demonstrations at the University of Wisconsin caused reaction throughout higher education and spurred bills in Wisconsin and other states.
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Cyberbullying policies imperative for schools in increasingly digital environment
Crafting an effective strategy requires the involvement of the entire school community.
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ColumnInstitutional Innovation: Integrating sustainability to create economical, active learning environments
More institutions are investing in sustainability practices not only to save money, but also to provide hands-on experiences for students.
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Districts partner with communities to focus on 'literacy gap'
Districts are providing transportation, meals, summer lessons and family activities to increase disadvantaged children's access to reading programs.
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Blueprint for student access or institutional attrition?
South Carolina approves framework to freeze tuition and prioritize in-state students, but campus presidents wonder how the plan can be sustained.
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Deep DiveService learning strengthens SEL curriculum
When students give their time, they can gain valuable soft skills in return.
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Michigan State announces $500M settlement fund for Nassar assault survivors
A historic payout looks to close a horrific chapter of sexual assault at one of the nation's premier research institutions.
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Senate lawmakers vote to preserve net neutrality, but House remains a hurdle
The Federal Communications Commission's decision to repeal the rules raised concerns in K-12 regarding access to digital resources.
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Making each campus in a system stand out
The Houston Community College campuses were competing for resources and students. Now unique centers of excellence at the six locations give each one a recruiting advantage.
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Administrators face dilemma in supporting striking teachers amid disruption
Goals of statewide teacher strikes resonate with administrators, but they still have to run the schools.
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Tennessee district looks for ways to increase quality of substitute pool
Past research finds that a substitute has a greater impact on a student’s math scores than “replacing an average teacher with a terrible one.”
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Deep DiveShould states use different methods to hold alternative schools accountable?
Some educators say one-year graduation rates are a better way to measure the progress of students in alternative education settings.
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Top Colorado principal focuses on personal touch
Birthday greetings for every student and staff member is one of Sharee Blunt's relationship-building efforts.
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Real-world challenges can broaden student learning
Embedding lessons into practical opportunities can open a window into students' future.
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Building bridges between institutions and poverty in their communities
Institutions in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Illinois are working to develop stronger ties with surrounding areas to boost college readiness and student success.
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Tracking can lose students rather than support them
Educators must make subjects like math more accessible and approachable for all students to succeed.
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Measuring students' SEL progress is complicated, but crucial
The RAND Corp. will soon release a "repository" of tools to help educators measure students' skills in these areas.
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Leaders discuss ways to sustain school improvement through the arts
Architect Frank Gehry hosts administrators from across California to share lessons learned.
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How a small college's CIO outpaced Harvard University's endowment team
Carthage College saw a 10-year average return of 6.2% on its endowment, compared with the 4.4% return tallied by the elite Ivy League institution.
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To change laws, students first need to learn them
Knowing how their government works is crucial if students are to be effective change leaders as adults.
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OpinionFulfilling the promise of equal education in a diverse country
Professor Richard Greggory Johnson III advocates for increased mentorship programs in higher ed to achieve a more representative teaching workforce.
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Upgrading network infrastructure now will save administrators headaches later
With more state-mandated standardized tests moving to a digital format, it's important to maximize the effectiveness of digital resources.
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Carnegie Mellon to debut degree in artificial intelligence
The higher education hub for innovation adds to its profile with the new academic offering in an in-demand field.
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ColumnPre-to-3: Research finds reading aloud has many benefits, from birth on
That's why to prevent summer slide, a North Carolina district purchased thousands of books to keep students reading with their families during the break.
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