Giving Parents a Prominent Voice in Schools

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Trise Moore, who is in charge of family engagement in Washington state’s Federal Way school district, helps parents navigate the system and ensures their voices are heard in major decisions. (February 22, 2017)

Fostering a Love of Reading - Meet a 2017 Leader to Learn From

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César Morales, the superintendent in California's Oxnard Elementary district, has leveraged a 1-to1 tablet program for a massive bilingual-literacy effort that is developing a love of reading for students and families. (January 5, 2017)

Using “Hamilton” in the Classroom

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In New York City, 400 public school teachers got free tickets to “Hamilton" and the chance to bring the musical's historical themes and lessons about immigration and diversity into the classroom. (March 27, 2017)

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)

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.

Perks for Teachers - District Embraces Sabbaticals for K-12 Educators

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When you hear the word sabbatical, you may think of college professors. But some K-12 districts are also embracing the concept as an opportunity for teachers to pause, think, and learn. (February 28, 2019)

Teaching Students to Solve Complex Problems

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Aileen Owens is director of technology and innovation at South Fayette School District in McDonald, Pa. She talks about the district’s goal of preparing students to solve the world’s most vexing problems by teaching them how to think. (June 14, 2017)

Daniel Willingham Talks Reading and the Mind

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Liana Heitin Loewus, an assistant editor for Education Week, sits down with Daniel Willingham, a professor of psychology at the University of Virginia, to talk about his new book, The Reading Mind. (May 17, 2017)

Training Teachers to Help Students Spot Fake News

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Amid growing concerns that students have difficulty discerning between misleading and reliable news and information, some media literacy groups are ramping up training for teachers and providing strategies and resources. (June 20, 2017)

The Legal Landscape for Transgender Students

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Schools must consider a patchwork of local, state, and federal policies when determining their obligations to transgender students in areas like access to bathrooms and locker rooms. (August 21, 2017)

Puerto Rico’s Educational System Is at a Crossroads a Year After Hurricane Maria

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Puerto Rico's school system was struggling long before Hurricane Maria struck a year ago. But the disaster exacerbated deep problems. Now, the system is in the midst of dramatic change. (Sept 18, 2018)