Monthly Archives: December 2016
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Digital Doom? 3 Effects of Texting and Tweeting on Students’ Writing Skills
Internet and cell phone cultures have brought a whole new meaning to American slang. Not only are kids these days speaking informally, but now those relaxed ... -
Here’s why kids fall behind in science
Paul Morgan, Pennsylvania State University Globally, the U.S. is at risk of declining economic competitiveness due to its continuing lower levels of educational attainment in science, ... -
10 Ways that Edtech is Transforming Education
Technology has greatly impacted the way we do things—from how we shop for basic necessities to how we conduct business with people around the world. It’s ... -
A Look at Student Rights and What They Mean for Educators
Students are the focus of school operations, but they are also the most vulnerable population within school districts. Students are minors, which gives them the least ... -
Why one Mississippi district ditched textbooks for laptops
Superintendent says new technology improving academics, behavior This article was written by JACKIE MADER When Philip Hickman took over the role of superintendent in 2014 in ... -
Early childhood educators rely on families to prop up low income, research finds
This article was written by Paula McDonald, Karen Thorpe, and Susan Irvine Early childhood educators struggling in low-paid jobs often have to prop up their income through ... -
Making university admissions process more transparent is important, but won’t help improve equity
This article was written by Shane Duggan Universities are being urged to make their admission process more transparent following the release of a report by the Higher ... -
Is Race to the Top President Obama’s Greatest P-20 Education Accomplishment?
As we celebrate Barack Obama’s Presidency, I have been thinking more and more about his record on education. More specifically, what was his greatest accomplishment when ... -
Three Handy Rubrics for Assessment Creation
When it comes to creating classroom assessments, educators have a lot of leeway as to form, content, and length. Sometimes, the breadth available can be a ... -
St. Louis Public Schools Reduce Suspensions and Referrals; Expands Kickboard School Culture System From 5 to 25 Schools
NEW ORLEANS — Nov. 30, 2016 — After implementing the Kickboard school culture system in five schools and seeing dramatic reductions in suspensions and discipline referrals ...