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How will schools enhance computer science?

Academic Esports Conference and Expo announced by LRP Media Group

How K-12 partners with higher ed on student success

How schools are moving past lunch shaming

Steven Blackburn

Will other states start school later?

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How teacher coaching boosts special ed achievement

Special education professional development in Fulton County Schools in Atlanta is now guided by a team of 22 instructional coaches tasked with helping teachers boost student achievement.

News From DA's FETC

FETC 2020 track preview: Future of Ed Tech Inclusion & Special Education

How to build a growing, thriving coaching network

Enablement through the power of gameplay

FETC 2020 track preview: Future of IT

FETC speaker emphasizes the importance of technology-infused learning

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The school’s role in fighting alcohol abuse

Many parents are rightly concerned about the possibility that their children may one day abuse alcohol. A parent can be proactive by getting involved in alcohol abuse prevention efforts at their child’s school, says guest columnist C. Kevin Synnott, a professor at Eastern Connecticut State University.

4 districts that are expanding credit-recovery programs

Here are four of the best credit recovery programs that proactively keep students from falling behind with wraparound supports.

How ride-hailing is transforming school transportation

New ride-hailing apps—such as HopSkipDrive, VANGo and Zūm—allow parents in a growing number of cities to find rides to school for their children.

Construction Watch: Legislator says new Maryland bill will generate $100 million for affordable housing, school construction

Evan Glass is sponsoring the bill that would close a loophole and levy school impact fees on a home-building sector that hasn’t been required to pay them.

Sponsored Content

Preparing students to be career and college ready

When leaders at McHenry Community High School District 156 wanted to create a college and career readiness module, they sought help from longtime collaborator Partners4Results (P4R) to add the module to the existing student data portal. Sponsored content by Partners4Results.

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Time travel and beyond: Transforming the classroom with video

WeVideo works seamlessly with G Suite, making adoption quick and easy, especially for schools with 1-to-1 classrooms, like Dartmouth Middle School. Sponsored content by WeVideo.

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English language learners in border state experience accelerated literacy growth

Since Ysleta ISD implemented the Achieve3000 platform in 2015-16, ELLs in the district have significantly improved literacy, as demonstrated by increased Lexile scores, better performance on their end-of-year state assessments and faster integration with the school’s general course of study. Sponsored content by Achieve3000.

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New York City’s AP for All increases access to rigorous education for all students

A lead partner in New York City's ambitious AP for All initiative is the National Math and Science Initiative. Sponsored content by National Math and Science Initiative.

National News

Reporting number of NYC special education students who need translated documents

New York Daily News

Delaware schools may have to provide free tampons, pads

Delaware News Journal

Minn. schools struggle to address students’ mental health, survey finds

Chicago's teacher aides live 'off crumbs.' Their strike with teachers has closed school

West Virginia school system strives to lift up its children by tackling poverty

The Washington Post

Web Seminars

Leveraging Senate Bill 11: How Texas Districts Boost Safety and Learning

Broadcast Date: Thu, 11/07/19

The Future of E-rate and Ed Tech Funding

Broadcast Date: Wed, 11/06/19

Enhance Rigor and Relevance with Experiential Entrepreneurship Education

Broadcast Date: Wed, 10/30/19

Lead a Literacy Intervention with Large Print

Broadcast Date: Thu, 10/17/19

Beyond the Controller: How to Launch and Sustain a Popular K-12 ESports Program

Broadcast Date: Thu, 10/03/19

Industry News

NYC spends millions per year keeping excess teachers on the payroll

New York Post

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