5 Technology Trends to Watch This School Year

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As we head into another academic year, some pressing issues in education suggest a few tech trends that are likely to bubble up or expand.

To Save Money, School Districts Move to Four-Day Week

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An increasing number of school districts are moving to four-day weeks as a way to ease budget constraints. (August 28, 2018)

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)

Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? Are You? Tips From a Teacher

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What should children know before they start kindergarten? Their ABCs? How to spell their name? How to share crayons? A teacher in Portland, Ore., has a few tips for parents. (August 3, 2018)

Lemonade Stands, Version 2.0: Growing the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

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Concerned that schools don’t notice or nurture business skills, nonprofits are using the humble lemonade stand to foster entrepreneurship. (July 31, 2018)

Lemonade Stands: Teaching Entrepreneurship a Cup at a Time

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Lemonade stands are not just an idle childhood pastime in Indianapolis. With guidance from local clubs and a national nonprofit, some young entrepreneurs have spent weeks learning a range of business skills. (July 24, 2018)

Vaping in Schools: ‘Juuling’ Is Popular Among Teens Despite Health Risks

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The use of these e-cigarettes like the popular Juul brand is spiking among youth, but parents often aren't even sure what they are and many teens mistakenly believe there are no serious health risks. (July 18, 2018)

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)

Continuous Improvement in a Nutshell

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There's no silver bullet in education--but there may be a toolkit. Explore how districts are using "continuous improvement" strategies to keep getting better. (June 29, 2018)

The Right Equipment to Solve a Playground Problem

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The staff at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in Wisconsin had a troubling puzzle: A sudden rise in recess injuries. A new problem-solving initiative helped them get to root of what was going on. (June 21, 2018)

Social-Emotional Learning, Explained

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What is social-emotional learning? How can schools help teachers to weave the concepts into everyday classroom instruction? And can educators know whether the strategies are working? Reporter Evie Blad explains. (June 4, 2018)