k High School Students Need More Support Now to Get Back on Track for College, Survey Shows By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 A new surveys shows that many of this year's high school upperclassmen are behind in their efforts to prepare for post-secondary education. Full Article Highschools
k Which High School Sports Pose the Greatest Risk for Coronavirus Spread? By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Football, wrestling and competitive cheer pose a high risk for COVID-19 spread, while swimming and golf are at the low end of the risk scale developed by a national panel. Full Article Highschools
k The Transition to High School Is Hard. Here's How to Make It Better By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Having a growth mindset about personality—thinking that people can change for the better—helps kids handle tough times. Full Article Highschools
k Embracing kingdom impact By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Sep 2017 18:45:11 +0000 Throughout the history of the movement, OM has encouraged the formation of many new organisations. Full Article
k Keeping our goals as the priority By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 17:07:09 +0000 "If we are serious about planting churches among the least reached as how we do mission, we must always be willing to question, reconsider and reform our paradigms," says Shaun Rossi. Full Article
k Embracing our place in the kingdom of God By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 16:28:30 +0000 "Everyone in the kingdom of God is essential to the mission that He has called us to," I'Ching says. "Unfortunately, while we may profess this, often we don’t practise it." Full Article
k Getting back to basics By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2018 09:33:33 +0000 "The more I look at biblical examples of ministry, the more I see a simple yet profoundly flexible grassroots approach to ministry that compels me to focus on things that really matter," shares Ben. Full Article
k New Bible storybook for the Chukchi By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2018 18:46:14 +0000 Believers travel by snowmobile or helicopter to share a message of great worth with indigenous reindeer herders and fishermen. Full Article
k Make way for generation Z! By www.om.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Sep 2018 08:34:31 +0000 "The messages teens hear are 'Enjoy life: no commitment, keep your choices open and choose comfort'. Is this the consequence of their own choices or of the generation that raised them? Probably both," shares Ewout. Full Article
k The Shepherd’s heart for the Nivkh By www.om.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Jan 2019 06:13:41 +0000 Inspired by the Good Shepherd who leaves the flock to look for the one, workers publish the Truth in Nivkh dialects though the people group is small. Full Article
k See the 29 Education Programs Trump Wants to Condense Into a Block Grant By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The Education Department programs the president wants to consolidate into a block grant deal with English-language acquisition, charter schools, after-school activities, rural education, and more. Full Article Specific+populations
k The Secret to Improving Students' Social-Emotional Skills? Start With the Adults By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Teachers, administrators, and school support staff must understand their own social-emotional abilities before they can impart those skills to students, according to new research. Full Article Specific+populations
k Education Week: Educating Specific Populations By www.edweek.org Published On :: Sat, 28 Nov 2020 04:28:52 +0000 Full Article Specific+populations
k Some States' Share of Federal Teacher Funds Will Shrink Under ESSA By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 The change to the Title II program will benefit Southern states, while Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania, among others, will see their allocations shrink. Full Article Federalpolicy
k Sen. Dick Durbin Reintroduces Federal Youth-Concussion Legislation By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000 On Thursday, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced legislation that would establish a national standard for youth-concussion treatment and prevention. Full Article Federalpolicy
k 4 Things to Know About Trump's Education Budget (Video) By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000 President Donald Trump wants to make the biggest cuts in the U.S. Department of Education's budget in about 35 years. Check out the highlights of Trump's plan. Full Article Federalpolicy
k Trump Signs Legislation Promoting Evidence-Based Policymaking By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Just before Christmas, federal lawmakers sent President Donald Trump the Foundations for Evidenced-Based Policymaking Act of 2017, which aims to improve how federal data is used, shared, and protected. Full Article Federalpolicy
k Reporters Answer Key Questions About ESSA (Video) By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 03 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +0000 After a day of ESSA discussion as part of Education Week's "Keys to ESSA Readiness" online event, Lisa Stark, Catherine Gewertz, and Alyson Klein provide key takeaways. Full Article Federalpolicy
k Title IX Rule Details How K-12 Schools Must Address Sexual Harassment, Assault By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The Education Department outlines when and how schools must respond to reports of sexual assault and harassment under the Trump administration's interpretation of Title IX, the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination. Full Article Federalpolicy
k Education Week American Education News Site of Record - News By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 08 Dec 2020 10:47:27 +0000 News. Full Article Federalpolicy
k Congressional Pressure on Big Tech: 4 Takeaways for K-12 Leaders By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Congress grilled the CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google about "pandemic profiteering," anti-competitive practices, and the flow of misinformation about COVID-19. Full Article Business+tech+innovation
k What Early-Childhood Accountability Can Learn From K-12's Mistakes By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Education needs to stop going around in circles, writes Stanford’s Thomas S. Dee. Full Article Earlychildhood
k Literacy-Rich Preschool Classrooms Key to Early Reading By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000 Expert says labels, books, and writing centers all help with skill development Full Article Earlychildhood
k Spanish-Speaking Students Need Support. A New Podcast May Help By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Por Nuestros Niños, an education-focused Spanish-language radio show and podcast, could help families navigate an uncertain return to school. Full Article Englishlanguagelearners
k Philosophy and Critical-Thinking Skills By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 07 Oct 1998 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article E+Learning
k How to Make Lessons Cohesive When Teaching Both Remote and In-Person Classes By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 When some students are online and others in school buildings, how can teachers make sure everyone is learning what they need to learn? Full Article Classroom+management
k The 8 Things Teachers Know for Certain When Schools Reopen By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 There are some serious questions that still need answers, but there are a few certainties that teachers can hold onto, writes Casey M. Bethel. Full Article Classroom+management
k In-Person Learning Expands, Student Absences Up, Teachers Work Longer, Survey Shows By www.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Support for in-person teaching is rising, but hybrid approaches to instruction remain the most popular, an EdWeek Research Center survey finds. Full Article Class+size
k 13th annual Dr. Jane A. Williams Memorial 5K run/1 mile walk set for Oct. 12 By www.psu.edu Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:57:17 -0400 Penn State Shenango hosts the 13th annual Dr. Jane A. Williams Memorial 5K run/1 mile walk on campus on Saturday, Oct. 12. Full Article
k Penn State Laureate to begin Commonwealth Campus visits week of Sept. 16 By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:59:11 -0400 Penn State Laureate Michele Dunleavy, professor of dance at the University Park campus, will visit Penn State Altoona, Beaver, Shenango and Behrend the week of Sept. 16 for class visits, performances and workshops. It will be the first leg of her tour across the commonwealth during the 2024–25 academic year. Full Article
k Could the Next Strike in Education Be Against the Teachers' Union? By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000 The staff union for the National Education Association is threatening to strike over contract negotiations. Full Article Unions
k Are Teachers' Unions on the Brink of Demise? By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 With the Janus case looming before the Supreme Court, teachers' unions are knocking on doors to try to boost membership and mitigate financial loss. Full Article Unions
k Teachers Are Still Striking, But Their Demands Have Changed. Here's How By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The current batch of teacher strikes, including in West Virginia and Oakland, Calif., are not just about pay. Full Article Unions
k Presidential Hopeful Kamala Harris Promises Teachers a Raise By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Presidential hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., made her first policy pitch on the campaign trail Saturday: A new federal program to boost teacher pay. Full Article Unions
k Are Strained Police Relations With Black Teens a Solvable Problem? By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 A leadership program for young Black men looks to confront racism in law enforcement. Corey Mitchell explains. Full Article Diversity
k Do America's Public Schools Owe Black People Reparations? By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 School districts must make amends for their racist history, writes Daarel Burnette II. What should that look like? Full Article Diversity
k Anti-Racist Teaching: What Educators Really Think By www.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 A new nationally representative survey of teachers, principals, and district leaders offers key takeaways. Full Article Diversity
k Kamala Harris Has a Chance to Make School Desegregation a Key Issue By www.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The vice presidential candidate was bused to school as child. Her experience could inform national education policy, writes Jonathan E. Collins. Full Article Desegregation
k Do America's Public Schools Owe Black People Reparations? By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 School districts must make amends for their racist history, writes Daarel Burnette II. What should that look like? Full Article Desegregation
k A Checklist for Fixing ESEA By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Yesterday, the House passed the Student Success Act, but there's still a ways to go before a final bill. Here's a checklist for a final bill to "fix" NCLB. Full Article Esea
k On PBS, Two 'Frontline' Reports and a 'TED Talks' Special on Education By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Spotlight Education week continues with "Frontline" reports on for-profit colleges and a "TED Talks" special featuring a mix of education voices. Full Article Dropouts
k 'Night School' Documentary Looks at Adults Seeking an Elusive H.S. Diploma By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000 The film follows three Indianapolis adults as they seek to overcome obstacles on the path to earning an educational credential that they missed earlier. Full Article Dropouts
k How Are States Tracking College and Career Readiness Under ESSA? By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Sun, 28 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000 More than 40 states are considering postsecondary and career readiness in school performance in some way in their Every Student Succeeds Act plans. Full Article College+and+career
k Yes, Colleges Can Rescind Admission Offers. Here's What Educators Need to Know By www.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 In a recent high-profile case, Harvard College rescinded its offer to a school-shooting survivor after racist comments he’d written online surfaced. But how common is it for colleges to take back offers? And do students have any recourse? Full Article College+and+career
k Are Charter Schools Facing a Reckoning? Not So Fast By www.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 By the single most important metric, charter schools are succeeding, argues Bruno V. Manno. Full Article Charter+schools
k District's Hair-Length Rule for Male Basketball Players Struck Down by Court By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0000 A federal appeals court has struck down an Indiana school district's policy requiring short hair for boys on the basketball team, ruling that the lack of a similar policy for girls'-team basketball players results in illegal sex discrimination. Full Article Lawandcourts
k Appeals Court Puts Kibosh on Deferred-Compensation Plan for NCAA Athletes By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Sat, 03 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000 A three-judge panel from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against a proposed plan that would have paid certain student-athletes as much as $5,000 annually in deferred compensation. Full Article Lawandcourts
k Texas Cheerleaders Take Religious Message Battle to State Supreme Court By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0000 A group of Texas high school cheerleaders filed a petition with the state Supreme Court over an ongoing dispute about the display of banners with religious messages at high school football games. Full Article Lawandcourts
k H.S. Sports Programs in Va., Okla. Facing Allegations of Sexual Assaults By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000 A high school basketball program in Virginia has been suspended indefinitely amid allegations of a sexual assault involving a 16-year-old boy, while junior varsity wrestlers in Oklahoma face similar allegations. Full Article Lawandcourts
k Nebraska Expands Anti-Hazing Law to Cover Primary and Secondary Schools By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts signed a bill into law Wednesday that expands the state's anti-hazing regulations to elementary, middle, and high schools rather than just post-secondary institutions. Full Article Lawandcourts