Category: Economics&Strategies

February 5, 2024

On Feb. 8, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing will be considering significant revisions to the California Standards for the Teaching Profession, the framework that helps define common expectations for what all teachers should know and be able to do. […]

February 2, 2024

Student success is at the top of every educator’s mind–particularly as research is still emerging about the pandemic’s impact on learning loss. Here are five strategies to explore as your school, district, or state focuses on boosting success for all […]

February 1, 2024

A few years on from district-wide remote learning spurred by the coronavirus pandemic, Principal Darren A. Cole-Ochoa has observed the students at Truan Junior High re-adapting to in-person schooling fall along a spectrum. “When we got into the classroom, the […]

February 1, 2024

Communication, teamwork and problem-solving are clear priorities among success skills that employers seek, according to a new report by the Southern Regional Education Board. The Skills Employers Demand: An Analysis of the Research summarizes 10 years of studies, from 2013 […]

January 25, 2024

School districts are already anticipating a fiscal cliff from the expiration of federal pandemic relief funds, but that slide could be even steeper due to recent and upcoming state funding changes. Finance experts and new analyses warn that developments at […]

January 24, 2024

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been in awe of science, space, and the world around us. And, after watching Star Wars and Star Trek for the first time, I was hooked. I decided to become a teacher […]

January 23, 2024

At the end of each semester, students are left with a single grade to let them know how well they did in a course. They are not, however, often given strategies on how to improve those grades in the future. […]

January 22, 2024

The analysis found grow-your-own programs existed in at least 40 states and the District of Columbia as of spring 2022, demonstrating how widespread this relatively new way to address teacher shortages has become. Given that these programs are likely in […]

January 19, 2024

Students have different reasons for enrolling in university and in pushing to complete their degree. A deeper understanding of their motivating factors can help universities adjust communications with future prospective students, as well as inform additional services they can provide […]

January 17, 2024

There is a lot of excitement surrounding ChatGPT, the cutting-edge chatbot powered by OpenAI. Some experts believe this new technology can have a positive impact on teaching and learning, while others fret it may weaken the teaching of critical thinking […]

January 12, 2024

All classrooms are different and require different teaching strategies to address various concerns, goals, and learning trends. Plus, it takes a dedicated teacher to employ the right teaching strategies for desired outcomes. What teaching strategy is the best? Various types […]

January 11, 2024

Microschools have become a hot topic over the last few years. Their big appeal is that they promise to do a better job catering to students’ and families’ individual needs and interests. But right now, they only serve about 2 […]

January 8, 2024

Early dispute resolution approaches, such as voluntary mediation, can cut down on more adversarial and costly avenues to address school-family disagreements, CADRE said. Plus, since mediation can result in two parties reaching their own agreement — rather than a hearing […]

January 5, 2024

For over three years, the federal government paused monthly student loan payments and interest accrual, citing the COVID-19 pandemic. Since payments restarted in October, many customers have said they faced administrative challenges and received little communication from loan service providers. […]

January 3, 2024

When students have opportunities to spend time with members of older generations during the school day, they gain more than just academic skills. Experts say these experiences can help broaden points of view about community and welcoming other voices — […]

December 28, 2023

Schools across the country have been shifting their reading strategies to incorporate knowledge and best practices they have learned from the science of reading. More than 30 states have written legislation that requires schools to utilize scientifically researched instructional strategies. […]

December 27, 2023

The Cook Center for Human Connection has been awarded a $3.99 million Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) for its program, “Helping Helpers Help: An Integrated Model for Empowering Educators and Parents as […]

December 27, 2023

We live in a world driven by data. Data are collected and stored on every human interaction, whether commercial, civic, or social. Enormous server “farms” across the world save, preserve and serve data on demand. A list of the most […]

December 19, 2023

Thirty-one states and the District of Columbia now require science-based literacy instruction to be used in public schools. As educators and parents learn more about the science of reading, two recent polls reveal the alignment and the differences between their […]

December 15, 2023

Some aspects of adolescent social media use is cause for concern, such as exposure to harmful or inaccurate information. But the National Academies’ 251-page report also emphasizes some benefits such as connections to communities for marginalized youth and the “opportunity […]