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Access problems?
Matt Zalaznick

A report by the nonprofit Advocates for Children of New York found that English language learners were underrepresented in New York City CTE programs. At-risk students who complete these programs have a higher chance of graduating. Here's what the report found for the 2016-17 school year.

ELL, College & Career, Vocational
School districts expand supports to bring more ELLs to CTE
Matt Zalaznick

Extra supports help embed language instruction into CTE programs, closing what some educators see as an “opportunity gap” faced by students learning English. And student participation in hands-on projects can help accelerate language acquisition.

Teaching & Learning, College & Career, ELL, Vocational
Strategies for mastering school schedules
Abby Spegman

The master schedule determines what students learn, who they learn from and who they learn with. Scheduling software is key to maximizing students’ and teachers’ learning time. 

Business & Finance, Equity, Teaching & Learning, College & Career, Technology
High-stakes K12 testing
Shawna De La Rosa

While testing in the U.S. has become more about ranking schools and even teachers, in most of the developed world, tests make or break a student’s future, sometimes before the age of 12.

Assessment, Standards, Testing, Parents, Policy & Compliance, Common Core, Equity, Teaching & Learning, College & Career
Fostering success in and out of the classroom
Ray Bendici

Districts are building supports for students in foster care—from raising awareness, providing PD and creating special programs to adding specialized staff and even running permanent group homes.

Assessment, Business & Finance, Parents, Social Services, Facilities, Construction, Transportation, Teaching & Learning, At-Risk, College & Career, Health & Wellness, Professional Development, Social-Emotional Learning
09/2018
From tech to teach
Ariana Fine

With 22 of the 26 school districts in Northcentral Technical College’s area of Wisconsin expressing a need for middle school and high school technology teachers, the college has partnered with Marian University to train more educators.

Teaching & Learning, College & Career, Technology
09/2018
Recruitment and retention strategies
Alison DeNisco
Source: gettyimages.com: ostapenkoolena

Here are seven more strategies from the National Association of School Psychologists for dealing with counseling shortages.

Budget, Human Resources, Health & Wellness
09/2018
School districts struggle to fill mental health positions
Alison DeNisco

The school psychologist shortage rages on, but districts are exploring nontraditional options to provide comprehensive care to all students.

Budget, Human Resources, Health & Wellness
09/2018
Schools expand programs to increase postsecondary opportunities
Ray Bendici
BUILDING A CAREER PATH—Students participating in the Tennessee Pathways college and career readiness program enjoy work-based learning opportunities, including apprenticeships with local manufacturing companies.

Districts are cultivating college and career readiness programs by allocating more resources to guide students, by building new partnerships and by focusing efforts beyond high school.

Teaching & Learning, College & Career
09/2018
Putting the professional back in K12 professional development
Ron Huberman
Ron Huberman was the CEO and superintendent for Chicago Public Schools and now works with Chicago area law enforcement.

The more engaged teachers are in their own growth as educators, the better students will fare. Here’s how to give teachers a voice in their professional learning journey.

Assessment, Professional Development
09/2018
PD travel guide
Victoria Clayton

Developers of equity programs offer the following tips for success:

You need it first—Equity PD gets the best results when leaders—from superintendents to school board members to principals—are trained before their staff.

Dialogue, collaboration and role-play—Kids don’t love PowerPoints or lectures, and neither do educators. PD that gets teachers talking, collaborating and even role-playing seems to be most effective.

Assessment, Teaching & Learning, Professional Development
09/2018
Implementing equity in education
Victoria Clayton

How PD enables K12 educators to create an inclusive environment that allows all learners to thrive.

Equity, Teaching & Learning, Professional Development
09/2018
7 ways to maximize professional learning for schoolteachers
Linda L. Briggs
Linda L. Briggs has been writing about the intersection of technology and education for over 25 years, with a focus on government and education.

The most effective PD programs are scalable, encourage networking and use technology to serve learning when and where teachers can use it.

Guidance, Professional Development, Technology
09/2018
Learning to lead K12 project-based learning
Michael Niehoff
Longtime educator Michael Niehoff writes on transformational leadership and professional development.

For PBL to thrive, administrators must incorporate authenticity, student ownership, reflection, revision and public work into their schools.

Professional Development
09/2018
School strategies for preventing drug abuse and suicide
John Auerbach and Benjamin F. Miller
John Auerbach (left) is president and CEO of Trust for America’s Health. Benjamin F. Miller is the chief strategy officer for Well Being Trust.

Educators and the community play key roles in steering K12 students away from risky behaviors.

Health & Wellness, Professional Development
08/2018
K12 educator externships provide practical STEM experiences
Ray Bendici

Externship programs offer hands-on experience and the opportunity for creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and communication that better inform instruction and boost teacher confidence.

Budget, Grants, Human Resources, Professional Development, STEM, Technology
08/2018
High schoolers design games, learn programming skills
Ariana Fine
COMPETITIVE CREATIONS—The inaugural Game Design Expo at Evergreen Public Schools (Washington) showcased student skill and creativity.

Producing a story, game or interactive app for a game design expo motivated Vancouver, Washington, students to solve challenges and to explore computer science careers.

Teaching & Learning, College & Career, Gamification
08/2018
Edtech certification programs
Carolyn Crist

Find out more about certifications programs for campus tech leaders, their team and district educators:

Canyons School District: https://etc.canyonsdistrict.org/etc/index.cfm

CoSN Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL): https://cosn.org/certification

Business & Finance, Professional Development, Technology
07/2018
Districts of Distinction: Self-sufficiency solves K12 problems
Matt Zalaznick
These district solutions serve as models for other districts, and cover the K12 spectrum, from English language learners to dropout prevention to data-driven decision-making to water conservation.

The 45 schools and systems recognized by this year’s District of Distinction program have created homegrown initiatives to support students’ social-emotional development, to provide powerful new opportunities for career-focused STEM learning and to improve the skills of educators.

Business Partnerships, At-Risk, ELL, Health & Wellness, Professional Development, Social-Emotional Learning, Special Ed, STEM, Technology, Data
07/2018
Indianapolis school principal changes staff culture
Melissa Nicefaro

Jeremy Baugh, principal at Lew Wallace School 107 in Indianapolis, has implemented the Opportunity Culture initiative, where excellent teachers receive higher salaries to coach teams of educators.

Assessment, Budget, Reform, Professional Development
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