Heeding the voice of school experience
Elyse Doti Cohen and Matthew Pearson

Principal retention is a national issue. Fifty percent of new principals quit during their third year in the role. In New York City, addressing principal turnover across more than 1,800 schools is critical to student achievement. In 2014, the New York City Department of Education created a program to reduce turnover and help experienced principals grow. Read more>>

Sponsored by Pearson Online & Blended Learning

Online learning gives you the power to drive student engagement by providing more choice, flexibility and personalized content. Districts nationwide are establishing full-time virtual programs to meet the demands of their students. Discover the research-backed benefits of online learning in this infographic. Read more>>

The fierce mistakes of urgency
U.S. News & World Report

The world of education reform is in the midst of several heated debates. The balance between urgency and prudence is a common thread in discussions. In our good-hearted desire to do right by kids, we can steamroll voices who are offering legitimate criticism. Course correcting can be viewed as capitulation. Pausing, even for a moment, can be viewed as defeat. Read more>>

Sponsored by Forecast5 Analytics, Inc.

School administrators ask the same questions when results show student achievement measurements have not improved. Why did the scores go down? What can we do to close the gaps at the district, building, subgroup and individual student levels? Fortunately, buried in all the student performance data, there are answers. Read more>>

Can schools discipline students for protesting?
The Meadville Tribune

Students around the country are turning the heartbreaking Parkland school shooting into an inspiring and exemplary push for legislative change. But can schools discipline students for speaking out? The short answer is it depends on when, where and how the students decide to express themselves. Read more>>

Sponsored by MySchoolBucks by Heartland School Solutions

In a world where electronic information is the norm, schools are at risk of exposing sensitive data. Here are some tips to lower your risk and help ensure your school is secure. Read more>>

Behavior in high school predicts success later in life
Science Daily

Being a responsible student, maintaining an interest in school and having good reading and writing skills will not only help a teenager get good grades in high school but could also be predictors of educational and occupational success decades later, according to new research. Read more>>

Sponsored by Measured Progress

As districts focus on creating quality assessment programs, clarity and consistency in terminology can be a challenge. Use this visual to share definitions of the four main components of a balanced assessment system in order to support a student-centered approach to learning. Read more>>

Teacher recruitment starting in high school
Edutopia

Part of the solution to teacher shortages and problems in education is to engage altruistic young people early. Teacher learner academies give high schoolers experience in the classroom in hopes of identifying, inspiring and preparing great teachers before they move on to college. Most are tailored to the needs of the communities they serve. Read more>>
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