and 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
and Family Life Educator credential endorsements expand career opportunities By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:39:34 -0400 The Certified Family Life Educator credential, available through the Human Development and Family Studies degree program, was recently endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Office of Head Start. Full Article
and Faculty earn Advancing Equity and Inclusion Grant for project-based learning By www.psu.edu Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:22:16 -0400 A pair of multidisciplinary faculty members at Penn State Shenango received an Advancing Equity and Inclusion Grant from the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence to help fund a series of four online workshops focused on project-based learning. Full Article
and Randi Weingarten on Janus: 'It Will Be a Bumpy Ride' for Unions By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 22 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Education Week sat down with American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten for a conversation about the recent wave of teacher activism and how the unions are preparing for the Janus decision. Full Article Unions
and 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
and Conservative Group Expands Push to Get Teachers to Leave Their Unions By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000 The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is partnering with think tanks and advocacy groups across the country in a campaign encouraging public employees to consider dropping their union memberships. Full Article Unions
and 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
and Dropouts and the Economy By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Lots of ink for this new America's Promise report finding increased high school graduation rates from 2002 to 2008, as well as a decrease in the number of high schools with very high drop-out rates. Good news, ok, but still no cause for celebration: As my colleague Andy Rotherham notes, our nation's Full Article Dropouts
and Language and Dropouts By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 English-language learners are twice as likely to drop out of school as their peers who are either native English speakers or former ELLs who have become fluent in the language. Full Article Dropouts
and 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
and College and Career Readiness By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Many children whose parents didn't go to college aim for degrees in higher education, but they're far less prepared to go to college than their peers who grew up with college-educated parents, finds a new report. Full Article College+and+career
and Different Paths to the Same Goal: College and Career Readiness By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Two recent studies of Teach to One: Math highlight the tension in math between grade-level-based accountability systems and approaches to instruction that enable more personalized paths to college and career readiness. Full Article College+and+career
and Spotlight on College and Career Readiness 2018 By www.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Full Article College+and+career
and Revisiting College and Career Readiness By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000 An EL Education school in Rochester, NY, shows that giving young children real problems to solve can instill the qualities students will need as adults. Full Article College+and+career
and College and Career Readiness By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +0000 Preparing students for the workforce isn't the most important purpose of higher education, according to a survey of the trustees that lead the country's colleges and universities. Full Article College+and+career
and College and Career Readiness By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 01 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Only 3 percent of adults think students are "very prepared" for college when they graduate from high school, according to a Gallup survey released last week. Full Article College+and+career
and College and Career Readiness By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 In a new exploration of dual enrollment, the Education Commission of the States calls on states to rethink their restrictive policies. Full Article College+and+career
and College and Career Readiness By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Students from low-income families face a bumpier road than their wealthier peers, according to the National Center for Education Statistics' annual Condition of Education data compendium. Full Article College+and+career
and Deep Dive: Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren on Charter Schools By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Dig into what two leading Democratic presidential candidates have to say in their platforms about charter schools with Education Week's detailed analysis. Full Article Charter+schools
and 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
and Police Shootings Lower Black and Latino Students' Grades, Graduation Rates, Study Shows By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000 A new study shows that police shootings affect the learning and emotional well-being of students in nearby schools, particularly nonwhite students. Full Article Graduation+rates
and Santa and 'Manga Mission' By www.om.org Published On :: Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:39:32 +0000 "Are all my elves ready? OK, off we go!" A group of Santa and his elves head out into Karuizawa, Japan, to share God’s love. Full Article
and Word-of-mouth and prayer By www.om.org Published On :: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 09:32:35 +0000 A couple launches a monthly class for children and their parents despite low numbers. Through prayer and free advertising, more begin to come. Full Article
and News24 Business | Johan Fourie | Could AI topple South Africa’s science funding? Yes, and that is a good thing By www.news24.com Published On :: Saturday May 13 2023 12:35:03 At present we reward quantity, not quality. The door could be opening for that to change, argues Johan Fourie. Full Article
and News24 Business | Sikonathi Mantshantsha | The ANC - and the ANC only - is responsible for the electricity crisis By www.news24.com Published On :: Sunday Nov 19 2023 14:00:39 The ANC is fully and entirely responsible for the crisis of electricity in South Africa for the past 17 years, and electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa knows it, says Sikonathi Mantshantsha. Full Article
and News24 Business | Sikonathi Mantshantsha | KPMG/VBS saga shows SA's fortunes are better in hands of SARB than NPA By www.news24.com Published On :: Monday Feb 05 2024 18:00:14 Our freedom, and fortunes as a nation, lie with the likes of the independent and professional men and women as those at the head of the SA Reserve Bank, and very much unlike those at the NPA. Full Article
and News24 Business | BOOK REVIEW | Why many time management tricks don't work (and one that does) By www.news24.com Published On :: Saturday Mar 23 2024 15:51:07 Most time management strategies are dropped as quickly as they are picked up for one key reason: insight is so much more important than theory, says Ian Mann. And this author's insight is invaluable. Full Article
and How Teachers Can and Should Use Technology in the Classroom By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Integrating technology requires a significant investment of time and money, but the resources are well-spent if the focus is improving instruction, writes educational consultant Matthew Lynch. Full Article Professionaldevelopment
and 'It's Not Just Yoga and Nail Paint': Inside the Teacher Self-Care Conference By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The two-day event, now in its third year, offers workshops on mental health and burnout, time-management and goal-setting, and strategies for navigating toxic workplace environments. Full Article Professionaldevelopment
and Haves and Have-Nots: We Must Prioritize Outside Professional Development for ALL Teachers By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000 Many outside PD opportunities still separate the "haves" from the "have-nots" and uphold systemic oppression. Full Article Professionaldevelopment
and Kudzu Bricks, Tiny Homes, and Glow-in-the-Dark Horseshoes: Innovation in Rural Kentucky Schools By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000 In rural Kentucky, teachers and students are awarded innovation grants to solve a challenge facing their community or classroom. Full Article Professionaldevelopment
and How to Bring 'Surprise and Delight' to Virtual Teacher Training During COVID-19 By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 A Kansas teacher of the year explains her approach to offering super engaging professional development in a virtual setting. Full Article Professionaldevelopment
and Supreme Court to Tackle DACA. What Does It Mean for Students, Teachers, and Schools? By www.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 The justices hear arguments Nov. 12 on the Trump administration's effort to end deportation relief under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, in a case pitting the administration and GOP-leaning states against a host of education and advocacy groups. Full Article Immigrants
and Deep Dive: Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren on Charter Schools By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Dig into what two leading Democratic presidential candidates have to say in their platforms about charter schools with Education Week's detailed analysis. Full Article Elections
and How to Vet the Presidential Candidates on Education By www.edweek.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 There are five key values to consider when separating campaign rhetoric from how a candidate would actually govern, writes Robert Feirsen. Full Article Elections
and K-12 Election Watch: 7 Big Questions for Schools and Education By www.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 From pandemic policies and federal aid to local school board races and the youth vote, here’s a look at things that matter for K-12 on Election Day 2020. Full Article Elections
and Growth Mindset in a Pandemic: Teachers Talk About Building Resilience in Students By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Teachers in the Texas Mindset Initiative talk about how they are trying to help students learn and grow from a period of dramatic and disruptive change. Full Article Growth+Mindset
and Carol Dweck on Nurturing Students' Growth Mindsets Through Protest and Pandemic By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Growth mindsets are an important tool for battling racial bias in the classroom and helping students through difficulties posed by the pandemic. Full Article Growth+Mindset
and Co-Op Stories: Kacey Harper's journey is one of growth and community impact By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:59:29 -0400 Kacey Harper, a third-year corporate communication major at Penn State Schuylkill, discovered her passion for the field after initially considering marketing. She honed her skills through various leadership roles on campus and a hands-on internship with Schuylkill United Way. Harper is eager to pursue a career that allows her to make meaningful contributions, and she encourages others to gain as much professional experience as possible through Schuylkill’s Co-Op program. Full Article
and 2024-25 Teaching and Learning Technologies Faculty Advisory Committee members named By www.psu.edu Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2024 20:38:00 -0400 Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT), part of Penn State University Libraries, has announced the Teaching and Learning Technologies Faculty Advisory Committee for the 2024-25 academic year. The committee is pivotal in guiding TLT on integrating technology within teaching and learning at Penn State. Full Article
and Co-Op Stories: Alysa Carestia gains hands-on experience through Co-Op program By www.psu.edu Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:19:47 -0400 Alysa Carestia, a second-year psychology major at Penn State Schuylkill, gained hands-on experience in therapy services through the campus’ Co-Op program. During her internship at Gym-Jam Therapeutics, she assisted therapists and was introduced to applied behavior analysis, which influenced her career goals. Full Article
and D.J. Higgins: A multifaceted filmmaker and educator at Penn State Schuylkill By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:59:49 -0400 D.J. Higgins, a filmmaker and assistant teaching professor of film/video and music at Penn State Schuylkill, has directed and produced award-winning films, including his feature film "The Documentary," which won The Mike Vezza Experimental Award. Additionally, he is leading a community course on mental health in cinema, fostering dialogue on social issues. Higgins’ work in teaching, filmmaking, and local arts underscores his influence in both education and the arts. Full Article
and A 'beautiful experience' in software engineering program and internship By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 02:43:26 -0400 As a graduate student in software engineering, Chandan Shivalingaiah said he values the wealth of opportunities he has at Penn State, including research, an internship and teaching underserved high school students. Full Article
and Penn State Great Valley to host Nov. 12 talk on Oneida tribe and Valley Forge By www.psu.edu Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:31:05 -0400 Oneida historian Heather Bruegl will discuss her Indigenous tribe's connection to the Continental Army's encampment at Valley Forge during a free community event at 7 p.m. on Nov. 12 in Penn State Great Valley's conference center. The event is part of Valley Forge Park Alliance's Speaker Series. Full Article
and Cognitively-Guided Instruction: Supporting Students to Create Their Own Mathematical Understanding By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 A student-centered approach to teaching mathematics enables students to develop conceptual understanding and to grow as confident mathematicians. Full Article Mathematics
and Stronger Together: Language and Math Development By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000 A new approach to mathematics teaching helps English learners and others develop mathematics reasoning and language skills simultaneously. Full Article Mathematics
and Girls' and Boys' Early Brains Respond Similarly to Math Tasks By www.edweek.org Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 Boys and girls start out on the same biological footing when it comes to math, finds the first neuroimaging study of math gender differences in children, published this month in the journal Science of Learning. Full Article Mathematics
and Groups Seek to Ease Spec. Ed. Funding Mandate as Schools Respond to Pandemic By blogs.edweek.org Published On :: Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 A coalition of education organizations wants Congress to waive a provision in federal law requiring districts to keep special education funding level from year to year regardless of budget pressures. Full Article Idea
and News24 Business | OPINION | Know who to trust with your money - and when By www.news24.com Published On :: Friday Sep 27 2024 11:49:40 When you don’t know how financial products or services, such as the two-pot retirement system, it is easy to become mistrustful. Unfounded mistrust can cost you, but knowing the basics can help you make the most of what is available. Laura du Preez explains. Full Article
and News24 Business | Your money and your brain: How to make decisions from your prefrontal cortex By www.news24.com Published On :: Sunday Oct 13 2024 14:07:15 Roddy Carter, a US-based doctor who is now a personal coach, says using neuroscience to understand the brain can help you to gain personal mastery. Carter spoke at the recent Humans Under Management conference, writes Laura du Preez. Full Article