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.

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)

Alexis’ Story: Daughter of Drug-Addicted Parents Turns Life Around

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Born to a mother who abused drugs, Alexis Estep and her brother and sister were often left home alone to fend for themselves. Alexis is now thriving with her adoptive family, and plans to go into early-childhood education. (January 18, 2016)

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)

Dealing With Dyslexia: One Family’s Story

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When Scott Gann learned his son Dustin had dyslexia, he sprung into action--determined to help not just Dustin but other struggling readers in Arkansas as well. (May 24, 2019)

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)

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)

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)

Amid Opioid Crisis, Schools Help Students Heal

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Education Week Correspondent Lisa Stark traveled to Jackson County, W.Va, to see how the school district is responding to the needs of its students whose families have been destroyed by drug abuse. (January 5, 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.

What Is Grit? Should Schools Be Judged for How 'Gritty' Students Are?

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University of Pennsylvania psychologist and author Angela Duckworth previews her keynote discussion on grit and the role it plays in the success of students, educators, and schools. (May 25, 2016)