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You’ve heard the phrase “reading wars”—the so-called battle between phonics and whole language instruction—but you might not know it's exaggerated.
DA partnered with Istation to develop this survey in March 2019, which asked school administrators around the country about the use of formative assessment by their teachers, and the challenges […]
Administrators need not break the bank or disrupt daily schedules to offer paraprofessional training that ensures the success of students who need extra support.
Audits can show administrators whether their assessment strategies are informing instruction effectively and efficiently.
After completing a 1-to-1 deployment, a Southern California district chose WeVideo, an online video creation platform designed for education. Sponsored content by WeVideo.
This web seminar featured the chief technology officers who discussed how establishing a robust single sign-on analytics and rostering platform can result in a more secure and efficient learning environment. Sponsored content by ClassLink.
Despite research showing that recovery high schools help students stay clean and earn diplomas, the often costly programs remain small-scale and rare.
Increasingly, school districts are adopting new approaches to managing the replacement, recycling or refurbishing of outdated equipment. Administrators can follow five best practices to tackle the problem in a practical, sustainable way—while keeping long-term goals in mind.
U.S. schools partner with service providers to support student and staff initiatives.
Jeffery Smith (top, left) boosts graduation rate and lowers dropout rate for Virginia district; John Jungmann (top, right) launches Missouri district collaboratives; LeVar Ammons (bottom, left) becomes director of equity and student success in Illinois; and Michael Looney (bottom, right) is heading up a Georgia district.
When looking to build an edtech team, soft skills can be vital, particularly strong customer service-oriented abilities, including effective communication and collaboration skills, excellent attention to detail, and resourcefulness.
PE teachers are motivating students by personalizing exercise with wearable technology such as Fitbits, Apple Watches and Polar sensors.
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.
Integrating the arts into science lessons helps the lowest-performing students retain more content, and doesn't require much funding to do.
Even though classroom introverts often earn good grades, follow directions and prepare well, they still need support from educators to truly thrive.
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