Tag: k12
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Public universities are under threat – not just by outside reformers
Brendan Cantwell, Michigan State University A new documentary, “Starving the Beast,” recently examined the state of public higher education. Directed by Austin-based award-winning documentarian Steve Mims, ... -
Computer-based learning programs show promise
A Southeast D.C. school with a homeless student population of nearly one-third is making news with the success it is seeing with a computer-based learning initiative. ... -
Are School Shootings in the Back of the Minds of Youth?
By Carol Miller I work in a small rural school district as a school counselor. Lansing, NY is a great place to raise children. It’s peaceful, ... -
Report: K-12 education news coverage on the rise
Mainstream media drives conversations so analyzing what is being covered in the news gives a general indication of public perception on issues. A new report from ... -
4 Expert Tips to Help Low-Income Students Enjoy Unparalleled Success
Students from low-income homes begin their education at a disadvantage. They often don’t have the means for even the most basic resources needed for success in ... -
What You Need to Know as an Educator: Knowing the 3 Main Philosophies of Education
Philosophy can be applied to any area of an individual’s life and all industries for business purposes, mission and vision focus, and overall operational methods. Therefore ... -
This Might Be the Most Important Job Skill for 21st-Century Students—But Too Few Are Learning It
With employers putting more and more emphasis on ‘global empathy,’ here are five keys to empowering students to understand and collaborate with their peers around the ... -
4 ways to get long-term English learners back on track
A guest post by Douglas Chrystall Districts around the country are struggling to teach English language learners (ELLs). An especially challenging subset of ELLs are long-term ... -
Are your looks landing you better grades?
We’ve all heard of studies claiming that attractive people enjoy advantages, such as earning more money and are generally perceived as being smarter. Two economists, Rey ... -
2 Stories That Spotlight Mississippi’s Troubled K-12 Education System
Year after year, Mississippi is always the laughing stock of the K-12 education world. Its students continuously score low on standardized exams, and its graduation rate ...
