EdWeek Update: November 17, 2016: November 17, 2016

Your daily education news and insight for November 17, 2016. View as web page.

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Common Core Gives Only a Nod to Digital Skills

The Common Core State Standards allow for technology use in the classroom, but they don't make a big push for teaching digital literacy. Read more.

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Weighing the Odds: Eva Moskowitz or Michelle Rhee as Trump Ed. Secretary?

In addition to the many Republican stalwarts mentioned as possible education secretary candidates, former D.C. schools boss Michelle Rhee and charter school powerhouse Eva Moskowitz stand out. Read more.

(Politics K-12)

• Sen. Patty Murray to Remain Top Democrat on Senate Education Committee

OPINION

Teachers Make the Worst Parents

We have all had our fair share of difficult parents over the years, guest blogger Lisa Westman writes. But are parents who are also teachers the most difficult? Read more.

(Finding Common Ground)

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African-American Teens Missing Out on Digital Innovation

Young black teenagers embrace computers as integral to their futures, but they need more opportunities to learn to code and innovate with technology, according to a national survey. Read more.

(Education Week)

OPINION

Trump and the Rust Belt: Making Sense of the Election

The outcome of the presidential election is leading to soul searching for both Republicans and Democrats. Marc Tucker discusses why our education and workforce policies are a critical place to start for both parties. Read more.

(Top Performers)

MORE NEWS

At Post-Election ESSA Conference, State Leaders Barely Mention Trump
(State EdWatch)

What Are Students Reading in Middle and High School?
(High School & Beyond)

Study Points to Need for Diversity Training in Teacher Prep
(Teacher Beat)

In San Francisco, Lesson Plan on Trump Draws Criticism
(Curriculum Matters)

Los Angeles Unified Says Schools Will Be 'Safe Zones' for Undocumented Students
(District Dossier)

How the 2018 Elections Could Impact Education in Congress
(Politics K-12)

Ed-Tech Pilots: New Resource Tries to Help K-12 Districts Get Them Right
(Marketplace K-12)

Michigan Teacher Prep Initiative Gets STEM Teachers into High-Needs Schools
(Teacher Beat)

Teachers, Education Week Wants Your Short Stories on Education
(Teaching Now)

MORE VIEWS

The Power of Measuring Social-Emotional Learning
(Education Futures: Emerging Trends in K-12)

Now That the Election Is Over, What Will We Teach?
(Leadership 360)

30 (More) Leaders on the Successes and Challenges of Project-Based Learning
(Vander Ark on Innovation)

How Can We Help Students Develop Self-Control?
(Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo)

A Testament to the Teachable Moment: On Teaching, Olivia, and ... Saving Worms
(Work in Progress)

Designing Infographics for Change (Video)
(Inspired Instruction: Videos From the Teaching Channel)

MOST POPULAR STORIES

1. Is It Time to Restructure the Education Department? (Commentary)

2. Who Could Be Donald Trump's Education Secretary? (Politics K-12 Blog)

3. School Climate: Why Avoiding Tough Conversations Limits Our Learning (Finding Common Ground Blog)

4. No Child Left Behind Overview: Definitions, Requirements, Criticisms, and More

5. ACT Offers First Accommodations for English-Language Learners (High School & Beyond Blog)

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