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September 22nd, 2017
For home-schooled students like me, the process of earning a high school diploma is a bit more complicated than it is for “traditional” pupils. Those…
September 22nd, 2017
Critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity—these are the “Four Cs” that P21 has identified as critical skills for 21st century learning. As educators rethink their…
September 21st, 2017
According to research from the Center for Public Education, “one-and-done” professional development sessions for teachers simply don't work. With new standards rolling out every year,…
September 11th, 2017
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…
September 18th, 2017
I have a very interesting job. As an education correspondent, I conduct interviews with many of the leading voices in education. Rarely are the interviewees…
September 21st, 2017
Data provides a fuller picture of students’ performance with information such as participation, assessments, and growth on skills over time. Having this greater understanding of…
September 19th, 2017
The Trump Administration’s 2017 and 2018 education budget proposes some drastic cuts, most notably, the elimination of the $2.3 billion Title II-A (ESEA) funding and…
September 18th, 2017
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn…
September 14th, 2017
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…
September 20th, 2017
Every year, educational technology companies introduce new platforms, devices, and apps, all of which bring exciting new possibilities for teaching and learning. It is difficult—perhaps…
