Ray Bendici

Beyond ‘good’ vs. ‘bad’ touch: 4 lessons to help prevent child sexual abuse

Twenty states now require sexual abuse prevention education as early as preschool. Educators say it's up to adults to know the signs and symptoms of abuse — and teach behaviors that could prevent it.

Has the Common Core helped or hindered education reform? Maybe both

The Common Core literacy standards were intended to shift instruction toward building knowledge and away from illusory reading comprehension “skills.” But many teachers have stuck with “skills” and added nonfiction—a losing combination.

New Hampshire governor signs public school anti-discrimination bill into law

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed Senate Bill 263 into law, relative to anti-discrimination protection for students in public schools. Under the new law, anti-discrimination lawsuits against school districts are now allowed in state courts.

How districts can improve learning through high-quality curriculum

States and districts have been slow to implement high-quality instructional materials and the training to use them, despite evidence of the positive impact on learning outcomes.

Zero-emission buses: What districts need to know

Zero-emission school buses perform well on the road and pollute less, but there are still other factors to consider before purchasing any for a school transportation fleet.

Education secretary: New Mexico makes progress on judge’s order

Faced with a state judge's order to fix a public school system deemed deficient, the New Mexico Legislature appropriated an extra $480 million for education—an increase of over 17 percent. Lawmakers hope that the effort will result in getting a return on a major investment in schools in the next fiscal year.

Edtech in K-12: Assessing the impact

Initiatives that expand students' access to computers and the internet do not automatically improve K-12 academic outcomes, according to a survey of 126 edtech studies from J-PAL.

Report examines CTE alignment in K-12

School districts and local businesses need to work together to create effective career and technical education programs.

Special education teacher’s “mental health check in” for students inspires other educators

A special education teacher from Fremont, California, made a "mental health checklist" for her students. Now, teachers around the world are doing the same.

K-12 districts should expand ADHD supports

Despite districts' best efforts, at least one in five students with ADHD do not receive school services, according to a recent study.

PD key in supporting homeless K-12 students

Raising awareness among teachers and administrators helps to better identify students struggling with unstable housing and then connect them with the services and supports available.

Access does not equal equity

In New York City's highly segregated school system, some schools are embracing diversity through mastery-based learning.

6 edtech bloggers who focus on classroom implementation

A roundup of K12 educators who offer practical advice and tips for using technology to enhance learning.

Bringing space exploration down to Earth

As humankind marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing and launches unmanned Mars missions, school districts continue to blaze trails in teaching space exploration.

NGSS science promotes phenomena-based learning

An emerging concept called phenomena-based learning—backed by the NGSS—taps into students' natural desire to make sense of the world around them.