Paul Tough discusses how to overcome stress Tim Goral In his previous book, journalist Paul Tough looked at how non-cognitive personal qualities like perseverance, self-control and conscientiousness play a critical role in children’s success. His new book, Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why, looks at how teachers and schools can create the kinds of environments in which those qualities flourish. Read more>> Reading intervention for adolescents: Is your program working? Sponsored by Voyager Sopris Learning With LANGUAGE! Live, struggling adolescent readers have achieved two years growth in one academic year. Our e-book explains how and why LANGUAGE! Live is able to achieve results other reading intervention programs have not been able to emulate. Read more>> Why we must reboot our schools San Francisco Chronicle To respond to the changing expectations of the young digitally native workforce, many companies have shifted to flat organizations, flexible hours and work locations, and integrated work-life environments. Public schools, however, have not. That is hurting both teachers and learners. Read more>> Solving five common challenges of writing instruction Sponsored by Frontier By the time they reach eighth grade, only 24 percent of U.S. students are proficient writers. Fortunately, pedagogical shifts and classroom technology are making it easier than ever for districts to invest in rigorous and engaging writing instruction. In this infographic, find five solutions for building stronger writers. Read more>> Bad report card for federal school voucher program St. Louis Post-Dispatch There’s long been a cherished belief among some education reformers that student performance can be lifted by giving private-school tuition vouchers to children stuck in low-performing public schools. That belief took a big hit last month, the latest in a series of big hits. Read more>> Always know who is on your campus and why Sponsored by Ident-A-Kid Campus security is more important today than ever before. And yet, too many schools rely on paper check-in systems to keep track of who’s coming in and out. Our state-of-the-art visitor management software makes tracking and screening every single visitor that walks through the door simple. Read more>> Keep hate off of kids' playing fields Omaha World-Herald Fan actions targeting students or parents for personal reasons make the playing field hostile to all. Abusive fan behavior isn’t a new phenomenon, unfortunately. And it’s tough to control a crowded sports venue. Read more>> Start secondary schools later in the morning for better student health LA Daily News The movement to start secondary classes no earlier than 8:30 a.m. is making inroads. The positive results are clear in districts that have implemented it. Some parents argue that the later start time could play havoc with their own commuting needs. That is frustrating as the arguments against this sensible approach are adult-based, rather than in the name of better adolescent health. Read more>> | 