EdWeek Update: December 2, 2016: December 2, 2016

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COMMENTARY

Teachers' Moral Imperative to Challenge Political Hatred

Calling politicians out on their bigotry isn't a matter of bringing politics into the classroom, writes teacher Lucas Jacob. Read more.

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College Board to Offer More Accommodations for Students With Disabilities, ELLs

The College Board will make it easier for students with disabilities to request test accommodations, after the U.S. Department of Justice began looking into the lack of support for students with disabilities. Read more.

(High School & Beyond)

Teens' Sleep Patterns Disrupted by Mobile Devices

Schools are paying renewed attention to researchers' warnings that the "blue light" from mobile devices can shake the sleep patterns of children and teenagers. Read more.

(Education Week)

Many State Report Cards Leave Parents in the Dark About School Achievement

With jargon, "meaningless" tables, and missing data, state report cards can be difficult for parents to use, a new report shows. Read more.

(Inside School Research)

OPINION

The Misunderstood Teacher Shortage

Walt Gardner asks, if teaching in public schools is such a plum, then why are so many districts struggling to fill their classrooms? Read more.

(Walt Gardner's Reality Check)

• On-Demand Webinar: How Bad Is the Teacher Shortage—and What’s the Solution?

MORE NEWS

ELLs Who Master English Early More Likely to Graduate on Time, Study Finds
(Learning the Language)

Philadelphia Teachers Walk Away From $100 Million Deal
(Teacher Beat)

Education Summit Lifts Up State's Role in Education
(Politics K-12)

Mass. Commissioner Moves to Keep Using Test Scores to Evaluate Teachers
(Teacher Beat)

The Baseline for the Ed. Department's Civil Rights Office Heading Into the Trump Era
(Politics K-12)

Reflecting on First-Round Accreditation Reviews Under 'Tougher' Standards
(Teacher Beat)

MORE VIEWS

A Whirlwind of Learning in Vancouver
(Learning Forward's PD Watch)

CEO Support Groups Provide Perspective, Advice, Lessons
(The Startup Blog)

#WarpEd: Is Cursive Writing a Thing of the Past?
(An Edugeek’s Guide to K-12 Practice and Policy)

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