Seat Belts on School Buses – Imperative or Impractical?

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Amid renewed concerns about safety, a record number of states are considering legislation to add seat belts to school buses, sparking a controversial and emotional debate. (May 16, 2017)

There Are Ways to Reduce Summer Learning Loss

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Summer learning loss is real, and it adds up. Here are some tips on how districts, schools, and parents can help minimize the summer brain drain. (July 05, 2018)

Beyond the Birds & the Bees - What Comprehensive Sex Education Looks Like

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Comprehensive sexuality education includes everything from basic anatomy to how to have a healthy relationship. Advocates say it should start as early as kindergarten. (August 22, 2018)

Using America's National Parks as Classrooms

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America's national parks have been called the country's "largest classroom," in part because they provide millions of hours in free educational programming every year. (November 22, 2016)

English-Learners Are Thriving in Canadian Schools

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A third of children in Canada’s schools are either immigrants themselves or have at least one parent who was born in a different country. Canada has one of the highest performing education systems in the world. (April 3, 2018)

A Progress Report: U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos

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Six months into her new job, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has faced political and logistical challenges in getting her agenda off the ground. (August 8, 2017)

How Schools Can Accomplish More by Doing Less - Mike Schmoker

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Mike Schmoker, author of Leading With Focus, shared insights on precisely where schools should focus their precious time and resources to ensure that all students are prepared for the demands of college, careers, and citizenship.

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)

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)

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.

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)