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6 considerations before implementing an equity initiative in your district

Tony DiRomualdo and Franco Girimonte | November 18, 2019

Guest columnist Shomari Jones describes how his district has created a multitude of initiatives aimed at closing stubborn achievement gaps and what they have learned along the way.

4 ways to promote a learner-driven classroom

JD Solomon | November 18, 2019

Guest columnist Rachele Dene Poth says a learner-driven classroom empowers students to build future-ready skills through more authentic and meaningful work.

Briefing

Why districts are adopting restorative justice practices

Steven Blackburn | November 18, 2019

Restorative justice in schools is a growing trend as administrators look to build relationships with students and school staff rather than use out of school suspensions—which can lead to incarceration.

Event

Ditching a grade-centric focus

Max Gertz | November 17, 2019

Max Gertz, DA guest columnist and a speaker at DA's FETC 2020, says that moving away from a grade model and allowing students to create their individualized paths toward learning will empower and motivate the students for future success.

Event

Start making from day one

JD Solomon | November 17, 2019

Guest columnist Sylvia Martinez, a speaker at DA's FETC 2020, says that If you are looking at making and makerspace activities as a way to give students more agency over their own learning, why not start building those habits immediately to send that message early and often.

Construction Watch: Over $700 million needed to renovate or replace Chesapeake schools

Ariana Fine | November 15, 2019

Priorities include upgrading the Virginia district's learning spaces and preparing for potential school rezoning. Pictured: Portable classrooms at Hickory Middle School.

Briefing

Are districts doing enough to fight bias and hate speech?

Steven Blackburn | November 14, 2019

District leaders are increasingly under the microscope for allowing implicit bias in education to fester on their campuses, with some schools facing the likelihood of lawsuits.

Event

Improving equity through project-based learning: The festival approach

Tony DiRomualdo and Franco Girimonte &JD Solomon | November 14, 2019

Hall Davidson, a DA guest columnist who will speak at DA's FETC 2020, says building a curriculum-based media festival celebrates authentic assessment and project-based learning, and gives students ownership and pride in their accomplishments.