From accepting applications for a foreign-language teacher training program (ACTFL) to releasing new guides on argument-driven inquiry for science students (NSTA Press), here is the latest curriculum association news.
Most states have struggled for several years to address teacher shortages, often filling the vacuum with underprepared educators who aren't able to give children the high-quality learning they need. These teachers also leave at two to three times the rate of well-prepared staffers. Despite this, evidence-based policies can guide states and districts in lessening the […]
This roundup covers the impact of advanced academics on kindergartners, the effects of teachers' unions on student achievement, the benefits of transitional programs for special needs students, and the advantages of family-school interventions, among other topics.
Colleges, universities, schools and districts need to work together to find solutions that allow more committed aspiring teachers to enter the profession—paying stipends, providing housing and creating paid positions for student-teachers can all make a difference for educators like me. Sustained practice shouldn't be the biggest obstacle for them to overcome.
Vernier Software & Technology has released the Exploring Motion and Force with Go Direct Sensor Cart downloadable activity module to engage students in hands-on learning as they investigate STEM concepts such as frictional forces, motion and simple machines.
Facing declines in enrollment, funding and hiring pools, many rural K12 districts work to employ creative solutions to fill gaps and provide the necessary educational resources for students.
If school districts are sincere about reversing the history of excessive outdoor suspension numbers and re-engaging students that have violated the student code of conduct, there is much to be done.
