October 22, 2009 As state and federal education policies play an increasingly large role in K-12 education decisionmaking are local school boards becoming obsolete? Or are they an essential part of the American system of K-12 education?
October 13, 2009 According to a recent survey by MetLife Inc., nearly half of all teachers say their students’ learning abilities are so varied that they can’t teach effectively. What tools and skills do teachers need to improve classroom management in diverse settings?
September 29, 2009 Forty-seven states have joined a national effort to adopt common academic standards in math and language arts—work that’s being led by the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers. But if previous attempts to get states to adopt common standards are any indication, challenges loom ahead.
September 15, 2009 In response to research showing a connection between parental involvement and student achievement, districts nationwide have launched initiatives to increase community engagement with schools. Yet many schools find it difficult to sustain parent involvement beyond the parent-teacher conference.
September 10, 2009 Many schools districts are at a loss on how to best educate long-term English-language learners. Kate Menken, an assistant professor of linguistics at the City University of New York, answered questions about what she’s learned during three years of researching long-term ELLs in New York City. The study also included an intervention in two high schools with long-term ELLs that is showing promising results.
July 22, 2009
More educators are considering the use of mobile devices in the classroom, but some critics feel such devices are more of a distraction or annoyance than a learning tool.
August 10, 2009
Students in early grades have made steady progress in math, but high school students’ test scores remain mostly flat. Why are students’ scores stagnating in the upper grades?
August 6, 2009
Two veteran district leaders—Superintendents Jerry D. Weast and Beverly L. Hall— answered questions about the keys to their success.
July 22, 2009
While interest in programs that put computing devices in the hands of all students and teachers seems to be rising, the financial and logistical challenges of starting and sustaining one-to-one computing efforts are significant.
July 13, 2009
Green computing methods can be good for the environment, but they can also be good for the bottom line.
July 7, 2009
The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requires schools to prepare students for life after 12th grade. Two experts answered questions about what a good transition plan includes, and what administrators should keep in mind while coordinating postsecondary transitions.
June 12, 2009
Two experts in online professional development to discussed recent issues and developments in the field and took questions on getting the most out of Web-based learning.
June 15, 2009
Our guests discussed the new and emerging technologies that are likely to have an impact on the K-12 classroom.
June 5, 2009
Our group of experts discussed initiatives at the national, state, and local levels that aim to prepare all students for postsecondary education.
