Teaching and Learning

Op-ed
Why history instruction is critical for combating online misinformation
Building background knowledge about history and civics is critical to developing students' media literacy and analytical skills.
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Research
11 districts were studied as they implemented "bold ideas" for school reform last year. Here are the lessons learned.
The Center on Reinventing Public Education studied school systems undertaking ambitious, systemic initiatives to make student learning more joyful, individualized, and relevant.
CRPE partnered with 11 districts across the country to support and study their “Bold Ideas” for school reform. (credit: CRPE)
Teaching and Learning
How this Oregon district’s partnership is improving recruitment, retention, and revenue
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Op-ed
What will make teachers stay? Ask them — and listen to what they have to say
Indianapolis pilot program found empowering educators to make changes in their schools can boost retention.
Teachers discuss best practices and engagement at Teach Indy’s spring educator conference. (credit: Teach Indy)
Student Success
Seeing connections to achievement in later grades, states and districts taking steps to improve kindergarten readiness
“If we can start building connections early, children enter school feeling supported, and that’s when real learning can begin.”
In an effort to understand and raise the level of kindergarten readiness in the state, Maine recently formed a committee of 32 kindergarten teachers to evaluate readiness assessment tools under consideration.
Success Stories
Why Steubenville, Ohio, might be the best school district in America
This high-poverty Rust Belt district is exceptional at teaching kids to read — and has been for more than a decade.
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Op-ed
The ABCs of ADCs: How to select the right adaptive digital content for your school system
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These edtech tools can be game changers, but it’s critical that district leaders select the right resources to meet the needs of their teachers and students.
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Op-ed
Sustaining STEM excellence: Strategic responses to federal budget cuts
By diversifying funding, revitalizing teacher development, optimizing program design, and building strong community alliances, school leaders can continue to provide high-quality STEM education.
Research
CRPE report urges “what must come next” for public K-12 education at a crossroads
Center on Reinventing Public Education
The newest research from the Center on Reinventing Public Education calls for bold approaches to address the harsh realities faced by U.S. schools five years post-pandemic.
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Op-ed
How cuts to the Department of Education will impact STEM education
Despite these challenges, K-12 leaders have demonstrated remarkable resilience and creativity in maintaining educational quality during periods of change and uncertainty.
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Research
CRPE releases report analyzing five years of pandemic impact, with strategic advice for district leaders
Center on Reinventing Public Education
The report from the Center on Reinventing Public Education drew from a wide range of research about the crisis response in K-12, recovery efforts, and ongoing challenges facing schools, while providing recommendations for districts moving forward.
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Policy and Legislation
Trump Education Department layoffs challenged in court by 21 state attorneys general
The lawsuit comes days after the department announced it would cut its workforce nearly by half by the end of the month.
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