The continued struggles of some school systems to transport special needs students safely and comfortably have convinced a growing number of district leaders that generalized behavior management procedures often fall short.
School systems are getting results from teacher residencies, which offer more immersive and more rigorous training experiences than the typical student-teaching stint.
Because high school offers most students their last chance at free education, one Washington district has taken its apprenticeship programs to a higher level.
Consider the speedometer in your new self-driving electric vehicle. The cable-operated dial in the gas-guzzling clunker you just traded is now digital. Easier to read for you, but a harder fix for today's automotive students.
Repairs that require software updates and wrenches compel career and technical education administrators to buy more expensive tools and technology. And in the coming years, the spread of electric and driverless cars will only put more pressure on educators to keep the curriculum and equipment current.
As the world becomes increasingly connected, school districts are harnessing new technologies, such as automation and facial recognition, to develop smart school buildings that are safer and more efficient.
Teachers have seen an instant jump in engagement when students are given large-print books. Students want to read longer, feel less nervous about reading and comprehend more of the details.
