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Why women still trail men when it comes to being hired for STEM careers

Ariana Fine | February 21, 2019

Educators have tried to strengthen career pipelines by building “work cultures” in schools that expose students to new possibilities and on-the-job experiences. A 2018 study of children who grow up to file patents found that STEM programming by itself was not effective. Apart from being born into affluent families, the biggest influence on whether girls became inventors was whether they lived close to women who invent.

Let students do what they do best

JD Solomon | February 20, 2019

When it comes to engagement, there are few who know more than Gallup. Valerie Calderon, senior consultant at the organization known for its public opinion polls and research analysis, says the same principles of engagement that have been applied in the corporate world for years can be applied in school districts as well. Calderon is […]

IXL approved for adoption across Idaho

Ariana Fine | February 20, 2019

The Idaho State Department of Education has approved IXL Learning's IXL Language Arts for use in K5 classrooms statewide. This adoption makes it easier for Idaho schools to implement IXL's platform to help learners at all levels make strides in literacy.

Study finds chronic, growing gap in N.C. school system funding

Ariana Fine | February 20, 2019

A study released by the Public School Forum of North Carolina once again shows a chronic and growing gap in public school funding between the highest and lowest-wealth counties. The study found that the 10 highest spending counties spent on average $3,200 per student compared to $755 by the 10 lowest spending counties.

Foreign language education should be required in elementary school

Ariana Fine | February 20, 2019

The majority of countries begin foreign language education around age six and introduce a second language in later school years. If the United States is to remain a competitor in education and in international business, it is crucial to start language education early.

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.

Study finds restorative justice reduces student achievement

Ariana Fine | February 19, 2019

Restorative justice reduced average suspension rates in elementary and middle schools in Pittsburgh, a recent study found. Teachers thought their school climates improved. That was the good news. The bad news was that students reported that teachers become more lax in terms of classroom management. Perhaps more concerning was what researchers found it did to student achievement.

How a federal free meal program affected school poverty stats

Ariana Fine | February 19, 2019

Student poverty rate increased only 2 percentage points after schools adopted a new lunch program for all, a Missouri study finds. Although the new data does overstate poverty within some schools, most schools that chose to participate in the new free-lunch-for-all program tended to have high levels of poverty to start with.

6 edtech bloggers who focus on classroom implementation

Ray Bendici | February 18, 2019

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

With half of parents expressing concerns, study says students' assignments lack rigor

Ariana Fine | February 17, 2019

Here's a double dose of bad news for kids more keen on playing Fortnite than analyzing text: Not only is homework worthwhile, but much of the take-home exercises students receive today is too easy, according to a new study from the Center for American Progress.

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Why women still trail men when it comes to being hired for STEM careers

Let students do what they do best

IXL approved for adoption across Idaho

Study finds chronic, growing gap in N.C. school system funding

Foreign language education should be required in elementary school

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

Study finds restorative justice reduces student achievement

How a federal free meal program affected school poverty stats

6 edtech bloggers who focus on classroom implementation

With half of parents expressing concerns, study says students' assignments lack rigor

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