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Teaching students how to argue begins with self-reflection
Supporting students as they learn to productively engage and converse in today’s political environment begins with the teachers.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 19, 2020 -
Collaboration opportunities benefit students, but bumps in the road persist
One educator suggests beginning project-based learning and other team-centered exercises by drafting charters that keep groups focused on priorities.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 19, 2020 -
Mentoring feeds personalized learning success
The Summit Learning personalized learning platform’s focus on its mentoring components is part of an industry shift away from a tech-only approach.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 19, 2020 -
Does cutting high-stakes testing increase teacher retention?
University of Arkansas researchers found little to no connection, but did find a slight increase in retention of beginning teachers when testing was eliminated.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 19, 2020 -
Q&ALessons in Leadership: Chula Vista superintendent shares strategy for integrating the arts
The former police officer also discussed the role strong relationships play in all operations, including navigating trauma, safety and increased immigration enforcement in the district located just five miles from the U.S.-Mexico border.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 19, 2020 -
Study: Remedial math in high school leads to 'modest' boost in college credit
The authors note co-requisite courses in college are more beneficial, but it will take more comprehensive support to increase two-year completion rates.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 19, 2020 -
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative granting $5.45M to teams supporting students' self-direction, curiosity
Part of the philanthropy's Comprehensive Student Development Program, the grants focus on models supporting students' social and emotional development.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 19, 2020 -
Darling-Hammond: School structures make it hard for educators to 'care effectively'
Last week's AASA conference also included superintendents from Dallas, Savannah-Chatham County and Kansas City, Missouri, discussing a variety of approaches to personalization.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 18, 2020 -
These 4 strategies can help school leaders avoid IDEA lawsuits
"Leaders will be put on notice, but there's so much that happens before it gets to the point of due process," said Linda M. Gorczynski, a special ed lawyer.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 18, 2020 -
Report: Special education in California an 'urgent priority'
The Policy Analysis for California Education findings come as Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks an additional $900 million in state funds for students with disabilities.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 18, 2020 -
ColumnPre-to-3: NYC undertakes largest-ever expansion of universal preschool for 3-year-olds
Adding classrooms, experts say, provides more opportunities for mixed-age groups and special needs inclusion. But not everyone is happy.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 14, 2020 -
Deep DiveMaking the grade: Why school construction costs are climbing and projects are stalling
Labor and material prices along complex design, health and tech needs are putting pressure on school builds.
By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 14, 2020 -
AASA 2020: Personalizing school culture, science museum partnerships among first-day topics
District leaders also discussed ways to better respond to student trauma at The School Superintendents Association's National Conference on Education.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 14, 2020 -
Opinion
Preparing students for the future of work: An educator's perspective
A Chicago business and tech teacher describes why it's important to instill an entrepreneurial mindset in today's students.
By Angela Miceli • Feb. 14, 2020 -
FRAC report finds 12.4M students received free and reduced-price breakfasts last year
School breakfast participation among low-income students flattened, while overall participation grew and school lunch participation decreased.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 14, 2020 -
10 factors that help determine ed tech success or failure
Schools spend $13 billion annually on ed tech, and the EdTech Genome Project plans to further study the variables identified to help schools and districts make better-informed investments.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 13, 2020 -
6 lessons principals learned in the wake of school shootings
Leaders who survived shootings at their schools reflected on their experiences at a National Association of Secondary School Principals event, noting they are in a club no principal wants to be in.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 13, 2020 -
Lawsuit against Connecticut school boards claims transgender student athletes are 'displacing girls'
In other recent cases, like Gavin Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board, lower courts have sided in favor of protecting transgender students' rights under Title IX.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 13, 2020 -
Report: Principals want more support to serve special needs students
The RAND Corp.’s latest survey of principals also shows those in schools serving more students of color are more likely to say they could be doing more for special education students.
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 13, 2020 -
Green initiatives expand hands-on science opportunities for students
At Grant Elementary School in Missouri, students grow native plants inside a portable classroom called the Eco-Schoolhouse that sports solar panels.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Q&ACurricular Counsel: The middle school 'revolution' starts with culture, choice
Derek McCoy of Georgia's Grady County Schools says engaging young teens during the awkward transitional years is about shifting how learning is viewed and embracing options.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Washington kindergarten center prioritizes play
The Pathfinder Kindergarten Center houses 545 students in a building with heated floors and multiple indoor and outdoor play areas.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Report: Diversifying teacher workforce, linking preservice to later performance among 'high-priority issues'
National Academies research notes having same-race teachers benefits students of color, but also suggests all teachers should recognize the "assets students are bringing into the classroom."
By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Study: Tough teachers get better results from students
A Fordham analysis of grading standards set by Algebra I teachers shows high expectations have long-term impacts and benefit all types of students.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Ed Dept launches school safety clearinghouse
The site follows the recommendations of the Federal Commission on School Safety and was inspired in part by Parkland parent Max Schacter.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 12, 2020
