The increase of low-grad-rate schools in some states is a 'roadblock' on the way to a milestone 90% graduation rate, study finds. Source: Low-Graduation-Rate Schools Concentrated in Charter, Virtual School Sectors … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2016
School Library Collections: Struggling to Keep Pace with the Modern Redefined “Family”
As sweeping social changes redefine “family,” school library book collections are in need of an overhaul. Source: School Libraries Strive to Keep Pace with New Family Structures … [Read more...]
Block Schedules: are they “right” for middle school students?
Although many experts say block schedules can take the pressure off the school day and improve student engagement, the transition can be demanding. Source: Are Block Schedules the Stress-Buster Students Need? … [Read more...]
Educators Pushing School Boards to Limit Testing
The choice is simple: Do we want deeper, more individualized learning for our students or more useless multiple-choice tests? Source: Growing Chorus of Educators Push School Boards to Limit Testing … [Read more...]
How Trauma is Changing Children’s Brains
Understanding how severe stress affects students is the important first step in creating trauma-sensitive classrooms. Source: How Trauma is Changing Children’s Brains … [Read more...]
