Traditionally, only the most academically gifted high school students have taken college-level classes. But growing use of dual-credit courses is making that opportunity more widely available. Other courses are teaching job skills that give high school students a better idea of other career paths.
In the wake of the Los Angeles teachers' strike, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has joined a push for a review of how charter schools could be causing financial problems for traditional school systems. He has asked the state superintendent to convene an expert panel, with a report due by July 1.
The Hillsborough County School Board is inviting state lawmakers into specific schools to see first-hand what the district faces regarding needs for security and mental health funding. They plan to show them the challenges they still face.
Thousands of Oregon children would have to get vaccinated or stay out of school under a bill being prepared by Rep. Mitch Greenlick. The bill would eliminate non-medical exemptions for unvaccinated school children.
St. Louis is one of two cities in Missouri where charter schools can operate, Kansas City being the other. There is a lot of opposition to expanding charter schools beyond those borders for many reasons, including fear of financial hardship for public school districts and lack of accountability.
School personnel from around West Virginia overwhelmingly voted to authorize their state associations to call for a work action if needed over the education reform bill in the Legislature.
Pink Elementary and the rest of Frisco ISD's 42 elementary schools are finding new ways to get kids moving and keep them healthy. That means yoga classes, martial arts lessons, vegetable “try days” in the cafeteria and more.
The Fidget may help increase muscle engagement and focus for a more movement-rich school day. The 14”, 18” and 22” stools allow for flexibility across environments.
Mosaic District Progress Monitoring's new feature, Metric Zoom, extends Mosaic's analytical capabilities by allowing deeper drill-downs into a school system's data. Leaders will be able to view up to five years of data, compare and filter results, and more.
Two one-way receivers—LKR-11 and LKR-12—are the latest accessories for Listen Technologies' ListenTALK mobile communication product. The LKR-11 Receiver Pro features volume control; crisp, clear audio; a storage tray; software pairing; near field communication; and OLED digital display. The LKR-12 Receiver Basic is similar, but does not include the latter two features.
Did you know that the lowest performing schools serve a disproportionate number of students of color? NYC Leadership Academy's Coaching for Equitable Practice workshop teaches leaders who serve in a coaching capacity the language, skills and tools they need to coach team members toward practices that advance equity for all students.
Being able to speak another language is practical, especially when engaging in an increasingly globalized world. There is great value in exposing young language learners to world language and culture. Listen in as we discuss the cognitive benefits that extend beyond language mastery.
With a network going down three to seven times a day, the time-strapped IT team at Nash-Rocky Mount Schools knew it was time for a change. Read why they chose cloud-managed IT to support their students.
A new area chapter of a national mentoring program is giving them a taste of what Minnesota students' futures could look like. The organization aims to introduce a more diverse group of high school students to the diverse career opportunities in the fields of construction, architecture and engineering.
One proposal would prohibit felons from serving on school boards. A separate bill would address school board members' conduct by allowing a superintendent to suspend a member of a school board pending the results of a forensic, fiscal or performance audit.
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