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Cursive writing gains renewed momentum in schools

Adam Galvan | March 14, 2017

Is cursive writing doomed to become a long-lost art? Not if some educators have anything to say about it. After decades of remaining a main component of elementary education, cursive is up for debate under the Common Core standards. Its detractors argue that cursive is an antiquated form of writing that's not necessary in the […]

Innovative K12 tech center provides skills for lifetime

Adam Galvan | March 13, 2017

After the Great Recession, the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township in Indianapolis knew it had to prepare students for a new world of work skills and knowledge. Leaders decided that the district's McKenzie Career Center had to morph from a traditional vocational training facility into a school that would equip students with future-ready skills, […]

Let science drive reading education

JD Solomon | March 08, 2017

"Why can't Johnny read?" It's the question Rudolph Flesch asked in 1955 with his seminal book by that name. Unfortunately, it's still being asked today. Mark Seidenberg has studied the behavioral, computational and neural bases of reading and language for over 30 years, and he believes he knows the answer. In his new book Language […]

Power of inclusive preschool

Matt Zalaznick | March 07, 2017

Pre-K programs for students with special needs vary widely in quality and scope. Some states and districts have long included students with special needs in pre-K classes alongside their more typically developing peers.

STEM/STEAM school products

Steven Blackburn | February 23, 2017

Today's educators need versatile products that can be used to teach more than one aspect of STEAM. Schools want to engage students with hands-on activities that, for example, blend art and reading with core science and math instruction. Manufacturers have therefore developed cross-curricular STEAM tools that cover multiple subjects and align with learning frameworks such […]

'Mountain kids' at eight schools explore local terrain

Ray Bendici | February 22, 2017

Plumas USD, a rural district tucked away in the rugged terrain of northeastern California, uses its own backyard for its "Outdoor Core" K12 curriculum. Plumas USD, a rural district tucked away in the rugged terrain of northeastern California, uses its own backyard for its "Outdoor Core" K12 curriculum. The surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains, Plumas National […]

4 C's play powerful role in kindergarten schools

Kathy Gomez | February 14, 2017

Think back to what made you successful in college and career. In my case, what comes to mind are the ability to think critically, ask deep questions and apply lessons from the classroom to real-world settings. These are all so-called 21st century skills that are increasingly essential for children to learn—and to use as a […]

Gauging the danger schools face

Adam Galvan | February 10, 2017

Los Angeles USD and the New York City Department of Education both received electronic bomb threats on December 15, 2015. LAUSD called off school. New York students remained in class. Which district made the right call? The lack of a clear answer to the question speaks to exactly why district administrators find threat assessment and […]

Books about helping students succeed in school

Ray Bendici | February 08, 2017

Serving Students Who Are Homeless: A Resource Guide for Schools, Districts, and Educational Leaders Teachers College Press This book from Ronald E. Hallett and Linda Skrla guides teachers in supporting homeless and highly mobile students. It covers how best to implement ESSA revisions to the McKinney-Vento Act, which funds educational programs and other services for […]

Showing K12 students they can "get smart"

JD Solomon | February 08, 2017

As founder of Research for Better Teaching— an organization dedicated to improving instruction and leadership— Jon Saphier says underperforming students need to believe that "smart is something you can get." As founder of Research for Better Teaching— an organization dedicated to improving instruction and leadership— Jon Saphier says underperforming students need to believe that "smart is something […]

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