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By Ray Bendici

This year, District Administration’s Readers’ Choice Top 100 Products features selections from more than 1,500 nominations that range from cutting-edge student information systems and cloud-based security to innovative gamification software and state-of-the-art classroom projectors. Administrators and school leaders nationwide have shared feedback on a wealth of education resources to help their K12 peers find the […]

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Sketch of School Life: Inspiring medical career dreams

Rethinking school curriculum for a new world

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November 22, 2016

Blogging builds teacher effectiveness

In 1896, researcher H.E. Krazt asked 2,400 students in grades 2 through 8 to describe the attributes of an effective teacher. Krazt believed that by identifying the desirable characteristics of a teacher, he could establish a benchmark upon which teachers could be evaluated. With qualities of “helpfulness” and “physical appearance” topping the list, the results […]

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November 21, 2016

A national push for well-rounded students

Schools that offer more comprehensive instruction, increase school safety and student health, and better integrate educational technology may be eligible for new federal funds. A new grant program from the U.S. Department of Education will reward schools that improve access to music, social studies, environmental education and computer science, as well as support college and […]

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November 18, 2016

Comprehensive mathematics programs makes a difference in Boston Public Schools

Five years ago, Boston Public School’s John Eliot School in the city’s North End neighborhood was declared an innovation school. What that meant for principal Traci Walker-Griffith was more autonomy in choosing the elementary school’s curriculum for her 570 students. One of the first curricular changes she made was bringing in Everyday Mathematics. School population […]

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November 17, 2016

Stepping up to school leadership

In many school districts today, hiring practices for administrative leaders often consist of “replacement filling” waiting for a position to open up before searching for candidates, according to a 2014 report on K12 education titled “Best Practices in Succession Planning” created by Hanover Research, a market research and survey analysis company based in Washington, D.C. […]

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November 15, 2016

Math Fair's number games brings parents and students together

Matthew Peterson, CEO and co-founder of Mind Research Institute, is intent upon transforming the perception of math from intimidating to something that’s exciting and approachable. And the Math Fair is integral to this effort, giving attendees plenty of fun, hands-on mathematical experiences. COSTA MESA, California—Riddle me this: The Westford train, traveling 70 mph, leaves the […]

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November 14, 2016

Clark County superintendent expands 'franchise principal' initiative

Pat Skorkowsky, superintendent of Clark County School District in Nevada, has expanded a franchise principal concept in which successful principals take over management of multiple schools, replicating the same educational approach in each. Following a successful pilot last year with two principals, the initiative involves training a core of administrative leaders who can continue to […]

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October 27, 2016

Do your schools have more gifted students than you thought?

A leading gifted-and-talented expert once believed the number of students who performed above grade level was between 5 and 15 percent. But a new study shows the number is much higher, says the expert, Jonathan Plucker, a National Association for Gifted Children board member. The analysis, conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, revealed that […]

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Curriculum & Instruction

Top Curriculum & Instruction Stories

Spotlight on school solutions

Sketch of School Life: Inspiring medical career dreams

Rethinking school curriculum for a new world

Curriculum & Instruction Stories

Blogging builds teacher effectiveness

A national push for well-rounded students

Comprehensive mathematics programs makes a difference in Boston Public Schools

Stepping up to school leadership

Math Fair&#039;s number games brings parents and students together

Clark County superintendent expands &#039;franchise principal&#039; initiative

Do your schools have more gifted students than you thought?

Math Fair's number games brings parents and students together

Clark County superintendent expands 'franchise principal' initiative