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Do you know about the “Trump Effect” on public education?

September 15, 2017 by Laura Ascione

The 2017 Education Next annual survey of American public opinion on education shows public support for charter schools has dropped, even as opposition to school vouchers and tax…

This law could help states prioritize science education

September 14, 2017 by Laura Ascione

States have a new opportunity to emphasize science education and achievement--once largely ignored during the NCLB era--under new federal policies. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) gives states…

18 edtech developments set to impact schools

September 13, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Coding as a literacy and the rise of STEAM learning are two key trends driving K-12 technology adoption for the next 1-2 years, according to the latest New…

Where’s the buy-in for performance pay?

September 11, 2017 by Laura Ascione

As more states across the nation look for ways to recognize and reward excellent teachers, a new study reveals at least one large pocket of resistance for providing…

Nearly a third of U.S. teenagers use technology to cheat

September 7, 2017 by By Sharon Noguchi, The Mercury News

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Confessional survey: This is how teachers really feel about the state of education

August 30, 2017 by Laura Ascione

More than half of educators in a recent survey (65 percent) said they feel confident about their ability to effectively use ed-tech resources in the classroom--a 7 percent…

Can your district afford this principal program? You might be surprised…

August 28, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Establishing a principal pipeline could be an affordable path for school districts looking to reduce turnover and improve schools, according to a new report from the nonprofit RAND…

OPEN UP RESOURCES RELEASES ITS FIRST FREE OER CURRICULUM

August 24, 2017 by Abi Mandelbaum

MENLO PARK, CA [August 24, 2017] — Open Up Resources, the nonprofit provider of openly licensed curriculum for K–12 schools, ... Read more

The fascinating link between Minecraft and SEL

August 11, 2017 by Laura Ascione

Educators across the globe are using Minecraft in intricate ways, and they are discovering how the sandbox game can help students with social and emotional learning (SEL). A…

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