ByMatt Zalaznick Seattle Public Schools calls its closure plan, which could impact up to 20 buildings, “A System of Well-Resourced Schools.” Columbus City Schools’ proposal aims to reimagine and redesign education in Ohio’s largest city and... Continue Reading
BY CLARA-SOPHIA DALY One student used artificial intelligence to map food insecurity and detect breast cancer. Another student used her passion for theater to perform for children who were hospitalized. A third created a nonprofit to support children who have an incarcerated parent. Others... Continue Reading
After Orange County Public Schools approved a new cellphone policy preventing students from using their phones during the school day, Timber Creek High School came up with ways to keep students engaged without their phones. Rather than playing on their phones, two days a week Timber Creek... Continue Reading
By Jeffrey S. Solochek As it prepares for classes to resume in the fall, the Pasco County school board is again revising the rules it expects students to follow. It’s adding new guidelines regarding when students may use cell phones, for instance, and what types of clothing they may... Continue Reading
Some will roll their eyes at the notion that competing in video games is a sport, considering that athleticism may not be required. But the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district is sold on the value of its Esports programs. Steve McHale, who spent 6 ½ years as Dr. Phillips’... Continue Reading
By Elizabeth Heubeck Smartphone-carrying kids equip parents with minute-by-minute information on all kinds of behaviors and actions. They can see their kid’s exact location, clock how fast their teenager is driving, and track what they’re buying with Apple Pay. So in an era when... Continue Reading
By Ari Odzer Dr. Peter Licata has always enjoyed the classroom more than the board room, especially when the topic of the meeting is him. "I don’t need to pad my stats, I don’t need to keep shooting to get the scoring title,” Licata said to the school board Tuesday, using a... Continue Reading
WUSF | By Daylina Miller The Guidance Is In Stark Contrast To Statements By Gov. Ron DeSantis And Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo Against Vaccination And Mask Wearing — Particularly When It Comes To COVID-19. New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... Continue Reading
By: Julie Garisto Accommodating growth while maintaining educational standards has proven to be an ongoing challenge for officials in Lake County. "The county has grown by around 20 percent over the past decade, with most of that growth occurring on the south end of the county," said a video... Continue Reading
By Olina Banerji Principals have one of the toughest jobs in education, and how much they’re paid has an impact on their motivation and capacity to carry on. But a recent survey conducted by the EdWeek Research Center reveals a worrying fact for school districts: There’s a gap... Continue Reading
By: Madeline Will How can school leaders make sure that teachers are motivated and engaged throughout their careers? The first step might be better understanding the different phases—and associated needs—of teachers’ professional lives. Recent survey data shows that... Continue Reading
By Jeffrey S. Solochek The big story: Some of Florida’s biggest school districts continue to seek solutions for schools that sit well below their capacity. Hillsborough County is perhaps the farthest along in efforts to consolidate students and wind down the use of under-capacity... Continue Reading
