A call for civility in K-12 education
The heads of the nation’s school principal associations write that educators must advocate for a collective recommitment to civility in schools and communities. From K-12...
Borrowers say they were wrongly denied loan forgiveness. Now, help is on the way
From NPR By Cory Turner November 4, 2021 The U.S. Department of Education says it will reach out to federal student loan borrowers who may...
Bullying experts advise maintaining focus in 3 areas with students back in schools
With the return of in-person learning, bullying prevention experts stress the importance of involving students in new solutions. From K-12 Dive By Anna Merod Nov....
Applications for Edison State’s Health Sciences Programs Open Now
Edison State Community College is currently accepting applications for its Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Registered Nursing, LPN/ADN Transition, and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) associate degree...
$2,500 Scholarships Available for Edison State Police Academy
From Darke County Foundation and Edison State Community College: Two scholarships of $2,500 each are available for Darke County residents to pursue a career in...
Delayed, diluted, or nonexistent: Vaccine mandates for school staff stall out
From Chalkbeat By Matt Barnum Nov 3, 2021 Deadlines for teachers and other school staff to get vaccinated have come and gone in a number...
For ed leaders, school-family relationships key to pandemic recovery
From K-12 Dive By Kara Arundel Nov. 3, 2021 Dive Brief: While the pandemic has increased opportunities and enthusiasm for school systems to redesign approaches...
How real-world missions offer inroads to space science across disciplines
Using the upcoming James Webb Space Telescope launch and Artemis moon mission, educators can make space science tangible, from STEM to art. From K-12 Dive...
Kids Are Feeling Isolated. P.E. May Help Them Bounce Back
From Education Week By Sarah D. Sparks November 02, 2021 Adolescents coming of age during the pandemic have experienced social “learning loss,” and will need...
A surprise for America’s many career switchers: They need to go back to school
Rapid change in work means a need for more training, even in jobs that didn’t previously require it From The Hechinger Report By Jon Marcus...
PROOF POINTS: Many young adults choose work over college, report shows
All but the most selective colleges see the largest plunge in students in 50 years From The Hechinger Report By Jill Barshay November 1, 2021...
2021 testing participation varies widely — what will data mean for districts?
While testing experts are optimistic amid high participation in some states, they urge caution in interpretation, particularly at the local level. From K-12 Dive By...
What did OECD find in its first-ever survey on social-emotional skills?
From K-12 Dive By Roger Riddell Nov. 1, 2021 Dive Brief: In a Thursday afternoon session hosted by ed tech firm SMART Technologies, education experts...
Imagine a class with 25 kids — and all of their parents insist on telling the teacher what to teach
From The Washington Post By Valerie Strauss October 28, 2021 Imagine you have a class of 25 students, and the parents of each one of...
Why 2021 could be the start of a radical change in how Washington influences local schools
Education Secretary Cardona thinks harnessing the positive energy left over from surviving 2020 — and adding cash — may be the way to solve longstanding...