School systems are getting results from teacher residencies, which offer more immersive and more rigorous training experiences than the typical student-teaching stint.
Principals play a key role in guiding instructional practice in a school system, and during my career in public education, I saw firsthand how savvy principals can successfully drive change in their schools.
Most high school students feel safe in school, though white males feel safer than do female and minority students, says a new ACT report that also calls for increased mental health services.
Former administrator Mike Schmoker offers a warning: Research shows little evidence that many current educational fads have significantly improved achievement. At DA's September summit for chief academic officers, he will tell curriculum directors what they should prioritize.
Dual-language immersion programs and foreign language education are expanding rapidly across the U.S. as a way to prepare students for a global economy. But the movements are requiring school districts to find new ways to address teacher shortages.
