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Why are YOU in education?

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2016 GradNation Report – Charter Schools aren’t all they’re cracked up to be…

May 18, 2016 Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: NEA news, Studies Tagged With: Charter Schools

School Library Collections: Struggling to Keep Pace with the Modern Redefined “Family”

May 18, 2016 Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: NEA news Tagged With: school libraries

Block Schedules: are they “right” for middle school students?

May 18, 2016 Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: NEA news, Studies Tagged With: relieving stress, scheduling, stress, studies

Educators Pushing School Boards to Limit Testing

May 18, 2016 Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: NEA news Tagged With: push back, testing limit

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