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Rising temperatures linked to wider achievement gap, lower academic performance
Black, Hispanic and low-income students are more likely to attend schools with little or no air conditioning, and researchers estimate the impact could account for 13% of the PSAT achievement gap between these groups.
By Amelia Harper • March 19, 2019 -
Q&ALessons in Leadership: How an 850-student district in Wisconsin became a 'rock star'
During his eight years in charge, Joe Sanfelippo has led the small, rural Fall Creek district to national recognition with a focus on strong organizational culture and social media savvy.
By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2019 -
Deans for Impact launches teacher prep learning science initiative
Utilizing a $1.5 million Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grant, the nonprofit will choose teacher programs to make the science of how students learn more accessible to educators.
By Linda Jacobson • March 19, 2019 -
Taking full advantage of classroom tech requires districts to create a clear 'path to yes'
A strong but easy-to-understand vetting process can prevent educators from sidestepping the process without understanding the consequences, one administrator says.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 19, 2019 -
Roundup: Literacy in state education policy
As state legislative sessions continue this year, lawmakers are debating a number of literacy-related proposals. These are among the most notable.
By Jessica Campisi • March 18, 2019 -
Connecting native and second language deepens English literacy for ELLs
English language learners need strong primary language skills in order to flourish in learning English. Experts provide best practices.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 18, 2019 -
Opinion13 ways educators can transform literacy
Nashville English teacher and Project LIT founder Jarred Amato says avoiding quick fixes, putting students before the "classics," and being willing to ask "What if?" are key strategies to turn the page on reading.
By Jarred Amato • March 18, 2019 -
Success with Meatless Mondays depends on staff training, 'well-prepared' recipes
As the New York City Department of Education takes meat-free Mondays from a 15-school pilot to a district-wide sustainability effort, some food service directors say students should get to choose whether they eat vegetarian.
By Linda Jacobson • March 18, 2019 -
School system hack highlights need for cybersecurity training in K-12
While a breach of a Michigan district's student information system only changed some high schoolers' grades, the incident is a reminder that schools and districts must be vigilant about safeguarding student data.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 18, 2019 -
Study: Praising perfect attendance may have reverse effect
Harvard University researchers found that students who were given perfect attendance certificates were two percentage points less likely to have perfect attendance the following month.
By Amelia Harper • March 18, 2019 -
Chicago Network for College Success gets Gates recognition for focus on freshmen
The Gates Foundation hopes the network's "Freshmen-On-Track" metric can serve as a model for other schools hoping to ease the sometimes-challenging transition into high school.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 15, 2019 -
Is 'grit' in education all it's cracked up to be?
Research suggests the well-known concept, which stresses perseverance and passion in achievement, doesn't have a strong correlation to student success.
By Amelia Harper • March 15, 2019 -
Crowdfunding guide helps districts develop safe, effective practices
As more teachers and schools turn to crowdfunding for classroom supplies and projects, a new resource from Chiefs for Change shows leaders how to navigate legal and other issues.
By Amelia Harper • March 15, 2019 -
Deep DivePrincipals who lost schools in Hurricane Michael assume new roles in devastated district
Five months after the storm, administrators work to bring stability to families in Bay County, Florida, but with spring break here, disruption is likely to continue.
By Linda Jacobson • March 14, 2019 -
Colleges rarely recruit students from rural high schools
Though graduation rates are often higher in rural schools, sending recruiters to their campuses often isn't seen as cost-effective.
By Amelia Harper • March 14, 2019 -
Survey: Principals rate their leadership skills high
The RAND Corp. research finds teachers holding less-favorable views. Almost all principals said, for example, they set clear expectations about meeting instructional goals, while 77% of teachers agreed.
By Linda Jacobson • March 14, 2019 -
Prepping first-gen college students begins in high school
Rigorous assignments and assessing college-impacting skills in high school can increase these students' odds of success.
By Amelia Harper • March 13, 2019 -
Detroit district hopes 1:1 tech will engage students, boost test scores
The district aims to give K-8 students laptops to use at school. And while a pilot program exists at 25 schools, it would cost $16 million to expand it to 46 more.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 13, 2019 -
Virtual, augmented reality platforms emerge as computer science teaching tool
Students who learn to code with mobile AR platforms reportedly score higher on assessments than those who don’t use them, according to a Georgia Institute of Technology study.
By Lauren Barack • March 13, 2019 -
Teaching students to think as they read improves comprehension
A reading specialist suggests that getting students in the habit of pausing to ask themselves questions while reading can help them place material in greater context with other areas of learning.
By Lauren Barack • March 13, 2019 -
Giving lectures in 1,000 words or less leaves more time for deeper learning
By shortening whole-group instruction to around nine minutes, a high school's dean of instruction says students have more time to be creative and collaborative in the classroom.
By Lauren Barack • March 13, 2019 -
When embedding devices in curriculum, focus on active screen time
A secondary school teacher suggests content that engages students in a productive activity rather than encouraging passive consumption is key to effective digital learning.
By Lauren Barack • March 13, 2019 -
Digital fluency begins with tech-savvy teachers
The Consortium for School Networking is introducing a series of new resources to help keep educators up to speed on evolving classroom tech.
By Lauren Barack • March 13, 2019 -
Q&AFrom the Army to schools, National Superintendent of the Year reflects on decades of 'serving my country'
Serving 20 years as a military officer and 21 years as a Georgia educator, Curtis L. Jones Jr. shares how both experiences have shaped his work in schools — and his thoughts on a variety of issues facing public education.
By Jessica Campisi • March 13, 2019 -
More states weighing mandatory recess, physical activity laws
As educators strive to balance academics and play, 12 states have either mandatory recess or daily physical activity laws, and others may follow suit.
By Amelia Harper • March 13, 2019
