Key points: Algebra 1 is used to predict college and career success 4 ways to support work-based learning The exposure gap is blocking students’ ability to envision future careers For more news on college and career, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub This NWEA press release originally appeared online. NWEA, a K-12 assessment and research organization,…
With a new $250,000 state grant in hand, a small exurban district superintendent asked for advice on how to invest in #NewPathways. Following are 10 ideas along with some leading examples. 1. Hire a business partnership coordinator for two years to facilitate work-based learning experiences including client projects and internships. Most of the 85 high…
Key points: Smartly deploying blended learning can complement the student experience Where does blended learning fit in post-pandemic classrooms? District virtual schools need to innovate beyond flexibility and security For more news on blended learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub This post on blended learning originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted…
Every year, K-12 schools across the country welcome hundreds of thousands of newcomers – foreign-born students who have migrated, are seeking asylum, are refugees, are undocumented or are unaccompanied – into their classrooms. Among the multitude of challenges that these students face is entering a completely new education system, often in a language that is…
Key points: Smartly deploying blended learning can complement the student experience Where does blended learning fit in post-pandemic classrooms? District virtual schools need to innovate beyond flexibility and security For more news on blended learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub This post on blended learning originally appeared on the Christensen Institute’s blog and is reposted…
Every year, K-12 schools across the country welcome hundreds of thousands of newcomers – foreign-born students who have migrated, are seeking asylum, are refugees, are undocumented or are unaccompanied – into their classrooms. Among the multitude of challenges that these students face is entering a completely new education system, often in a language that is…
By: Cindy Long, Administrator, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Setting kids up for success. It’s what every parent, guardian, and educator wants for our nation’s schoolchildren. They understand the power that small changes have to make a big difference in the learning environment. That’s why here at USDA, we recently announced a generational investment in…
LUGANO, SWITZERLAND – As part of its mission to make robotics fun and accessible for all, Arduino is launching a brand-new programmable robot – the Arduino Alvik. Catering to teachers, students, programmers and innovators alike, this versatile and robust platform provides boundless opportunities for hands-on learning and creativity. Alvik stands out for its unprecedented ease…
LUGANO, SWITZERLAND – As part of its mission to make robotics fun and accessible for all, Arduino is launching a brand-new programmable robot – the Arduino Alvik. Catering to teachers, students, programmers and innovators alike, this versatile and robust platform provides boundless opportunities for hands-on learning and creativity. Alvik stands out for its unprecedented ease…
Images depicting these events may contain themes or terms that do not reflect current acceptable language. The Hechinger Report edited the original captions for clarity and style. 1954: The Supreme Court rules that state-sanctioned segregation of public schools violates the 14th Amendment in Brown v. The Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. The decision overturns…