Parent Changemaker: Helping Meet the Needs of Students with Disabilities

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Schools are required to set up individualized education programs for students with disabilities, but for families, the process can be confusing and intimidating. In Chicago, some parents offer a helping hand.

A Little Preschool in the Woods

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The Audubon Nature Preschool in Chevy Chase, Md., is among a growing number of preschools across the country where children spend all or most of their days outdoors. (January 19, 2017)

How to Cultivate Positive School Leadership

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Popular author and EdWeek blogger Peter DeWitt talks with Commentary editor Elizabeth Rich about the kind of mindset principals and teachers need to drive positive school leadership. (May 8, 2017)

Personalized Learning at Work: “What I Need” Sessions

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Every Monday at Luella Middle School, students like Hailey Miller head to “What I Need” sessions, where they receive extra support in different academic subjects, based on their own preferences.

Vouchers in Indiana: Dollars for Private Schools

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Indiana has one of the country's largest voucher programs with over 34,000 students receiving tax dollars for private schools. With the Trump administration favoring school choice, many wonder if vouchers help or hurt education. (March 14, 2017)

Leaders To Learn From: Bertrand Weber

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As director of culinary and nutrition services for Minneapolis public schools, Bertrand Weber’s mission, propelled by his personal life, has been to bring real, healthier food into school cafeterias. (February 28, 2014)

Meet the Students Who Run Their Own In-School Record Label

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At this high school, students are recording and producing songs using technology tools found in the professional music industry. (October 4, 2018)

Personalized Learning in K-12 Schools, Explained

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Education Week Assistant Managing Editor Kevin Bushweller explains what educators mean when they say “personalized learning,” and he outlines the benefits and drawbacks of this individualized approach to classroom instruction. November 6, 2019.

Career and Technical Education That Helps Students Succeed - Meet a 2017 Leader to Learn From

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Clyde McBride, director of career and technical education in Kayenta, Ariz., runs a powerhouse pre-veterinary-sciences program that propels Navajo students to college and prepares them for jobs. (January 6, 2017)

5 Things Students Should Know About the First Amendment

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Sept. 17 is Constitution Day, but at a time when understanding the U.S. Constitution seems more important than ever, many Americans fall well short of even basic knowledge. (September 15, 2017)

Kindergarten Can Be Overwhelming - Some Educators Try to Ease the Way

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The start of kindergarten can be an overwhelming time for students - and their parents. In Portland, Ore., a summer program is designed to ease that transition and help students succeed in that critical kindergarten year. (August 15, 2018)