K-12
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ColumnPre-to-3: With play dates and Play-Doh, school leaders gain skills to support learning for 4-year-olds
The New Teacher Center’s Early Learning Leadership Program is giving principals a safe place to discuss learning through play.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 13, 2019 -
Data platform connecting schools with art organizations expanding to six cities
Created by a Chicago nonprofit, Artlook combines administrative and school-level data with information on arts organizations looking to partner with schools.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 13, 2019 -
Chicago Public Schools violated Title IX for 'systemic failure' to address student sexual violence claims
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights said part of the problem was the prolonged absence of a Title IX coordinator.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Arts educators cite needs for more research on academic benefits
The role of the arts in STEM and examining data from "arts-rich" schools were among highlights during day one of the Arts Education Partnership conference.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Cultivating socially aware classrooms starts with teachers' self-reflection
A veteran learning designer suggests creating inclusive classrooms in an era of politically divisive rhetoric is challenging, but professional development focused on inclusion can help.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 12, 2019 -
New resources provide strategies to ease transition into kindergarten
One report from nonprofit New America focuses on communities taking a comprehensive approach to reaching families with young children, while another highlights relevant funding streams.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Amid a broader special ed shortage, efforts underway to diversify teacher pool
Officials from AACTE, for instance, are exploring strategies including tuition assistance, flexible licensing pathways and mentoring programs.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Q&ACurricular Counsel: How a rural, low-income district uses partnerships to 'find a way'
Greene County Schools CAO Frank Creech says a mindset of 'I don't know how to do this, but I'll find a way' is key to expanding learning opportunities with limited resources in the North Carolina district.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2019 -
Projects provide broader view of students' SEL progress
Finding ways to assess social-emotional learning skills can give educators a more holistic view of a student and more well-rounded teaching strategies.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 11, 2019 -
Arts infusion across curriculum fosters creativity, problem solving
Often overlooked in favor of subjects measured by standardized tests, the arts are gaining ground again as a pathway to soft-skills employers seek.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 11, 2019 -
33 states adopted 57 computer science ed policies since 2018
An annual study from Code.org and the Computer Science Teachers Association shows states allocated more than $123 million for computer science professional development from 2016 through 2021.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 11, 2019 -
Should parents of persistent bullies be fined?
A Wisconsin city is divided over the practice, but supporters hope it will inspire parents to step in.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 11, 2019 -
SponsoredFive ways Scurry-Rosser ISD's new athletic facilities are revitalizing a small Texas town
How one school district leveraged deferred maintenance into state-of-the-art athletic facilities.
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High school hacker's story a lesson on student data security
School districts and ed tech vendors are notoriously easy targets for cyber attacks, experts say.
By Natalie Gross • Sept. 11, 2019 -
'Conditions for learning' impact chronic absenteeism
A new report and interactive map from Attendance Works and the American Institutes for Research displays school and community factors that affect student attendance rates.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 10, 2019 -
7 California districts highlighted as 'positive outliers'
Hiring fewer "underprepared" teachers and having a clear district-wide vision are among practices helping these districts achieve at higher levels than expected.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 10, 2019 -
Atlanta school board to search for new leadership
In a message, Meria Carstarphen called serving as the district’s superintendent "the greatest honor" of her professional life.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 10, 2019 -
Communities of practice give principals opportunities to connect, reflect and develop
Principals need professional development and support to implement best practices at their schools, experts say.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 10, 2019 -
Should teachers and students connect through social media?
While these tools can improve communication, experts say districts must set clear boundaries on social media interactions between students and teachers.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 09, 2019 -
Teachers allege grade fixing at California high school
The Oakland Unified School District will investigate whether student records were changed.
By Natalie Gross • Sept. 09, 2019 -
Minneapolis program aims to address student housing insecurity
The program was launched as the affordable housing crisis spreads, forcing students to switch schools and eroding their sense of stability.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 09, 2019 -
Schools take steps to confront illnesses tied to vaping amid fatalities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating at least 450 possible vaping-related cases, with deaths reported in four states.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 09, 2019 -
SponsoredExploring the relationship between poverty and school performance
Are all methods of school performance measurement created equal? Does measuring achievement alone serve students or schools with differing levels of challenges?
By Katie Topping, EVP Marketing and Communications, NWEA • Sept. 09, 2019 -
Should the FCC expand E-rate coverage to include cybersecurity?
Data shows risks are increasing as more school and district information goes digital, but funding for protection is lacking.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 06, 2019 -
New Jersey schools top latest Quality Counts ranking
The Garden State barely edges out Massachusetts on the basis of school spending and equity within its education system.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 06, 2019
