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Sacramento school district changes approach to discipline
The Sacramento City Unified School District is changing how it approaches student discipline, joining a growing number of districts adopting a “restorative justice” approach aimed at reducing suspensions of black and Hispanic students.
Surprised by Kindness: The Unexpected Power That Comes from Doing Good
In the wake of school shootings, two teachers initiate secret kindness projects. Could such programs help neutralize the powerlessness that drives acts of violence?
Parents, teachers frustrated with online ‘parent portal’
A Colorado school district is ditching parent-teacher conferences in favor of an online “parent portal,” and the decision is not going over well with teachers or parents.
Reopening Our Schools While Strengthening Our Judgments—and Our Tolerance
The inevitable debates as schools reopen in the fall provide a chance for student civic formation
‘Daughters of Worth’ nonprofit reaches out to engage, inspire young girls
North Carolina mother Liz Liles is making it her life’s mission to help young girls in her community.
Thrive charter schools’ unique approach is inspiring students, fueling explosive growth
San Diego’s Thrive charter school network is growing exponentially, from a single location with a class of 45 in 2014 to nearly 700 kids spread across four campuses this school year.
PA lawmakers want graduates to understand government
At a time when so many are worried about the growing schisms in our country, Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing legislation to better help students understand the practices and institutions that bind them together.
Christian, Jewish, and Muslim students create drama for understanding
Chicago students of different faiths are continuing a tradition that’s drawing them together through the Olive Tree Arts Network, a nonprofit that uses creative expression as a catalyst for cross-cultural dialogue.
This school requires students to lead in learning
At the Denver School of Innovation, high schooler Amida Nigena is responsible for getting her work done—and for figuring out what the work is. DSI, like a handful of innovative schools, pushes its students to take responsibility for learning.
Iowa college students help middle schoolers create videos to highlight their heroes
What began as a conversation between Bettendorf Middle School teachers over lunch has evolved over the last three years into a program that allows students to highlight their heroes, under the mentorship of college students they look up to.
H.S. Football: West Milford seniors pay it forward
West Milford High School football coach Don Dougherty is teaching his players how to “Punt, Pass & Read.”
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.
