Federal funds could help revive dying languages in schools Tim Goral The Department of Education has begun accepting applications for $2.3 million in grants that will teach Native American languages to a new generation of children. Read more>> How schools are saving money on supplemental curriculum Sponsored by Education.com Schools can increase classroom effectiveness by eliminating underutilized and under-performing curriculum solutions to consolidate digital resources. Find out how you can accomplish this. Read more>> The power of teacher-student relationships to boost learning The Hechinger Report It seems that the ostensible benefits of specialization of elementary school teachers are outweighed by the fact teachers have fewer interactions with each student. No one is minding the whole student throughout the whole day or providing continuous emotional support. Read more>> The class of 2030 and life-ready learning: the technology imperative Sponsored by Microsoft Education By the time kindergartners of today become the graduates of 2030, the world will be vastly different from anything previous generations have experienced. Technology can help teachers and schools prepare their students for successful personal and professional lives. Learn how your school can support life-ready learning. Read more>> What's going on in a child's brain when you read them a story? KQED Multiple forms of storytelling—such as videos, plays, podcasts, picture books—allow us to enjoy tales in several ways. From those stories, we develop empathy and a deeper understanding of the world around us. But what’s going on in a child’s brain as they take in different types of stories? Read more>> 'Growth mindset' educational interventions aren't very effective Science Daily A new study co-authored by researchers at Michigan State University and Case Western Reserve University found that "growth mindset interventions," or programs that teach students they can improve their intelligence with effort—and therefore improve grades and test scores—don't work for students in most circumstances. Read more>> The best solution to school violence begins at home The Journal Gazette We must focus on empowering kids to accept responsibility for their actions. Kids should feel safe at school, and that takes commitment on the part of everyone. Continuing to focus on gun control, arming teachers and better mental health practices will have positive implications. But better parenting and more attention on fixing this problem proactively at home will have greater implications. Read more>> | 