As a former AP biology teacher and principal, Sonny Magana likes to understand how complex systems work—and then figure out how they work best and turn them into student learning strategies. This led him to develop his tech-driven T3 Framework for instruction, which he will detail for attendees of the District Administration Leadership Institute's Chief […]
There are numerous challenges facing our education system. Given the ever-changing dynamics of American public education, the most critical issues in the next five years include funding, school safety, student mental health, technology and innovation.
Technology can make it easier to communicate with parents and others about special education matters, but the convenience of digital communication can also lead to embarrassment and liability.
Starting next year, about 40 students at Hamilton Heights High School in Arcadia are slated to participate in the state's new “earn and learn” program.
High school administrators say it's still too early to tell if the 3-year-old "SAT adversity score" will substantially expand college access for underrepresented students.
Districts are joining together in cross-district-and sometimes cross-state-networks, connected by a learning management system that enables teachers and administrators to share ideas and best practices in real time. The result is an expanded pool of expertise for each district, more collaboration, and greater cost efficiencies.
Some 73 district secessions—out of 120 attempts—have occurred since 2000, and 10 of those have taken place over the past two years, according to an EdBuild report.
