Ed-Tech Policy Ed. Dept. Recommends These 3 Principles to Develop School Cellphone Policies
Seek input from students, teachers, and parents, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.
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Federal Opinion The Trump Administration Should 'Devolve the Ed Dept.'s Responsibilities to the States'
U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx cuts loose on high points and frustrations of her tenure.
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Among American students, gaps among high and low performers are growing wider.
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Classroom Technology Typing Is Still a Foundational Skill. Do We Teach It That Way?
As more testing goes digital, educators see a need to teach keyboarding skills earlier.
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Teaching Profession Law Restricting Teachers' Unions Falls After More Than a Decade
The Wisconsin law was deemed unconstitutional.
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What began as an opportunity for the students turned into a gift for our administrative team.
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