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DA op-ed: 13 online challenges you should know about

Christine Elgersma | March 11, 2019

These challenges or stunts range from harmless to horrifying. To help keep students safe, educators and parents should talk with and get students to think, acknowledge peer pressure and stay (somewhat) up to date.

School lunch nutrition finds new flavors

Lynn Freehill-Maye | March 11, 2019

As district leaders boost school lunch nutrition, today's cafeterias face stiff competition from home-prepared meals and, among high school students, food trucks and nearby eateries.

FETC 2019 Features Increased Attendance and Record-Setting Expo Hall

March 06, 2019

More than 10,000 educators from all 50 states and 75 countries attended the annual event, along with a record-setting 470+ exhibiting companies.

Gaining access to experienced mediators and coaches

Ariana Fine | February 28, 2019

Developed by Peace Peddlers, Inc., the Project: Peace Now. program provides an online platform where teachers, school administrators and guidance counselors have quick access to mediation and coaching services.

New special education funding formula surprises Minn. districts

Ariana Fine | February 27, 2019

This year, many Minnesota school districts are being caught by surprise because of a special education funding formula passed in 2016 that is just now going into effect. The governor has proposed $76 million in new special education funding to help local school districts deal with the new shortfalls.

Blended coding course debuts for Indiana students

Ariana Fine | February 26, 2019

CodeHS announced a blended computer science course fully aligned to Indiana computer science standards. The CodeHS Indiana Computer Science I course teaches the foundations of computer science and basic programming, with an emphasis on helping students develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Inspiring careers in STEM and genomics with new program

Ariana Fine | February 25, 2019

Illumina Corporate Foundation and Discovery Education launched DNA Decoded, a program designed to equip middle and high school teachers with the power to unlock the study of genomics in everyday life.

Foster responsibility of high school students by teaching, not punishing

Ariana Fine | February 22, 2019

As an effective disciplinary tool, suspensions have also been largely discredited. Rather than deter future behavior problems, studies show, getting kicked out of school is twice as likely to spark anger as remorse. Given all that we've learned about the roots of problem behavior, it's high time for a more supportive approach.

Raising math achievement for English learners

Ariana Fine | February 22, 2019

The Council of Great City Schools and LAUSD estblished a nationwide “bench of contracts” with Imagine Learning, Inc. and two other publishers who have met the Council's quality criteria for EL math materials. Other school districts can now also use these contracts to purchase vetted materials to support teachers of English learners.

Measuring diversity without holding schools accountable won't bring about integration

Ariana Fine | February 20, 2019

It's past time districts introduce accountability goals that address the source of our educational problems: segregation. Housing segregation undoubtedly makes it difficult to create integrated schools. While it's harder to change neighborhoods than to change schools, we can make sure schools don't replicate our segregated lifestyles. Diverse cities like New York offer an opportunity to create diverse schools.

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