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Focus on character in CA school drives results
Escondido, California’s Conway Elementary School struggled as one of the lowest-performing schools in its district for years, until a new approach to learning focused on character development helped to turn things around.
New research: why kids bring weapons to school
A recent study reveals students who are bullied by their classmates are far more likely to bring a weapon to school, and it highlights the risk factors that can predict such incidents.
On bullying and learning: A Girl Scout’s “buddy bench”
Iowa Girl Scout Nicole Frisbie knows what it’s like to face bullies, and she doesn’t want young students to face the harassment alone.
Catching Character: Teachers as Honorary Dads
A tribute to teachers whose selflessness is forming the next generation
Small class sizes lure teachers to rural schools
Montana’s rural school districts are struggling to recruit and retain teachers, but administrators from small schools are pitching the benefits of a more intimate school culture to appeal to potential hires.
Texas district prioritizes kindness as a means to improve school safety
The Hutto Independent School District wants students to know they’re safe and valued while at school, and local leaders are findings some creative ways to get the message across.
I Am Preparing Students for Jobs That Do Not Yet Exist!
Heather DeLuca Nestor talks about watching students bloom with exposure to STEM activities.
‘I can’t imagine’: High school students interview Vietnam vets to document living history
Students at McDowell High School are getting in-depth lessons about the Vietnam War from North Carolina veterans who fought on the front lines.
Ripley’s international investigation of boys’ motivation reveals need for character focus
There’s a global phenomenon in education that’s especially obvious in Middle Eastern countries—girls are outperforming boys in school and pursuing educational opportunities their male classmates are not.
Friends over phones: Catholic schools are limiting technology in class
Several Catholic schools are reducing technology use in their classrooms and school buildings, citing “the human and spiritual formation of their students.”
Small towns struggle to keep football alive
The football team at North Dickinson County School in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is going through changes, adapting to a new version of the game to preserve a community tradition that dates back decades.
Detroit school district partners with private funder to create ‘cradle-to-career’ learning center
The Detroit Public Schools Community District’s newest school will feature a first-of-its-kind “cradle to career” approach to education through a partnership with the University of Michigan and a private donor.
