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Valuing Our Educators
Sheena Graham, Connecticut State Teacher of the Year 2019, shares the impact that being appreciated had on her 38-year career as an educator, and, what she learned by being appreciated in different ways by colleagues, parents, administrators, and students.
How this nonprofit is helping teachers forge connections with families
A nonprofit education funding website is launching a campaign to help teachers raise money to host “family engagement nights” at their schools.
Students take control of their curriculum
The Achievement First charter school network is modifying its approach at several schools to test a new Greenfield model that give students more autonomy over their education, an effort to promote responsible learning that will help students through college.
Kind is the new cool in U.S. schools
In schools across America, it’s becoming cool to be kind.
One middle school brings parents to school in place of suspension
As school administrators grapple with how to establish school discipline, and avoid excessive use of suspensions, Donaldson Middle School in Louisiana takes an approach that motivates students and parents.
DC schools search for new chancellor ‘with a deep moral compass’
District of Columbia Public Schools is hosted public forums as part of its second search for a new chancellor in as many years, and it’s clear many are looking to avoid ethical issues that plagued prior administrations.
IL school’s ‘Wall of Honor’ highlights military veterans serving the community
Officials at Danville, Illinois’ Kenneth D. Bailey Academy want students to look up to military veterans, literally.
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.
Student patriotism at ID elementary goes viral, highlights influence of school employees
When Idaho mother Amanda Reallan arrived at Hayden Meadows Elementary to pick up her kids after school one day last month, what she witnessed compelled her to take a photo and post it online.
A Culture of Valuing All Students
Learning happens best when all stakeholders feel a part of something larger
Teachers working on Dismantling Racism want officials to expand popular program
Teachers, faculty and parents familiar with the Dismantling Racism curriculum at Bowman Elementary School are urging the Lexington, Massachusetts school committee to expand the program across the district.
National School Choice Week
Schools play an important role in the civic and moral formation of young people, and that’s why many families select a particular school over other options.
