The fascination with digital books appears to have leveled off, so schools across the country are focusing on physical books, particularly for younger kids.
The 34 schools and districts recognized in this year's Districts of Distinction program are tailoring their career and technical education as well as college-prep courses to regional and national needs, while adding healthy doses of STEM and STEAM to turbo charge learning.
In Virginia, students at one urban elementary school now practice mindfulness breathing techniques during morning announcements to settle themselves for the learning day ahead. After a one-year pilot, students improved attendance, test scores and behavior, so leaders at Roanoke City Public Schools will expand the program. The mindfulness techniques will be introduced at four more […]
Parents and teachers grow concerned when younger students fail tests, act out in school or miss class. However, these academic and social struggles can mask mental health disorders. An elementary-age child having difficulty acquiring language fluency isn’t necessarily depressed, but adults should at least ask the question, says Keith Herman, a professor of educational, school […]
As educators continue to grapple with rising stress and depression, district leaders are starting to tailor school anxiety interventions to meet the needs of specific student groups.
Connecticut chapter of GLSEN has launched the Rainbow Library Community Reads Project to provide LGBTQ+-themed books and other educational resources to school and community libraries
Ann Clark, featured speaker at the District Administration Leadership Institute’s CAO Summit, learned plenty of lessons in leadership during her 35-year education career as a superintendent and chief academic officer. She will share her wide-ranging ideas with attendees at the next summit in Atlanta, July 15-17. Clark served as CAO on her way to becoming superintendent […]
Want an idea for a hands-on STEM lesson that's guaranteed to fuel student engagement? Hand the kids lighters, and tell them to start fires.
Even better (and safer): Invite local firefighters to help out.
