/washington Washington en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/all-states-allow-competency-based-learning-will-it-become-a-reality-in-schools/2024/09 School districts in every state have the flexibility to adopt competency-based learning, but implementation is easier said than done. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT /technology/all-states-allow-competency-based-learning-will-it-become-a-reality-in-schools/2024/09 /teaching-learning/video-how-this-state-is-creating-an-inclusive-experience-for-special-education-students/2024/07 This state is working to keep special education students in the classroom, learning alongside their peers. Here's how. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:56:57 GMT /teaching-learning/video-how-this-state-is-creating-an-inclusive-experience-for-special-education-students/2024/07 /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 /leadership/teacher-layoffs-on-the-horizon-as-esser-expires-districts-face-tough-calls/2024/06 The Great Recession offers some insight into how staff reductions might play out as ESSER funds expire. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:19:55 GMT /leadership/teacher-layoffs-on-the-horizon-as-esser-expires-districts-face-tough-calls/2024/06 /policy-politics/the-surprising-contenders-for-state-superintendent-offices-this-year/2024/06 Two elections for the top education leadership job feature candidates who have never worked in public schools. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:31:08 GMT /policy-politics/the-surprising-contenders-for-state-superintendent-offices-this-year/2024/06 /teaching-learning/students-with-disabilities-have-gotten-their-dignity-back-at-this-high-school/2024/06 A state partnership involving 16 schools aims to ensure that students with disabilities spend more of their time in mainstream classrooms. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:54:56 GMT /teaching-learning/students-with-disabilities-have-gotten-their-dignity-back-at-this-high-school/2024/06 /teaching-learning/how-one-school-fosters-belonging-for-students-with-disabilities/2024/05 The school transformed what has traditionally been a model of exclusion in U.S. education. Thu, 30 May 2024 17:59:04 GMT /teaching-learning/how-one-school-fosters-belonging-for-students-with-disabilities/2024/05 /teaching-learning/young-students-gravitate-to-math-how-teachers-can-build-on-that-curiosity/2024/05 A focus on rich, real-world problems makes math more interesting, relevant, and enticing to students. Tue, 28 May 2024 04:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/young-students-gravitate-to-math-how-teachers-can-build-on-that-curiosity/2024/05 /teaching-learning/teachers-unions-are-starting-teacher-prep-programs-heres-what-to-know/2024/05 The Washington Education Association is pioneering a teacher residency for special education. Other unions are noticing. Wed, 15 May 2024 21:43:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-unions-are-starting-teacher-prep-programs-heres-what-to-know/2024/05 /leadership/a-universal-prevention-measure-that-boosts-attendance-and-improves-behavior/2024/04 When students feel connected to school, attendance, behavior, and academic performance are better. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:59:00 GMT /leadership/a-universal-prevention-measure-that-boosts-attendance-and-improves-behavior/2024/04 /leadership/what-this-school-used-as-the-main-ingredient-for-a-positive-climate/2024/04 When systemic and fully integrated, the practice has the power to reduce bad behavior and boost teacher morale, experts say. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:59:00 GMT /leadership/what-this-school-used-as-the-main-ingredient-for-a-positive-climate/2024/04 /leadership/4-case-studies-schools-use-connections-to-give-every-student-a-reason-to-attend/2024/04 Schools turn to the principles of connectedness to guide their work on attendance and engagement. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:59:00 GMT /leadership/4-case-studies-schools-use-connections-to-give-every-student-a-reason-to-attend/2024/04 /teaching-learning/inside-a-school-that-doesnt-single-out-students-with-special-needs/2024/04 Students with disabilities at this school near Seattle rarely have to leave mainstream rooms to receive the services they need. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:59:00 GMT /teaching-learning/inside-a-school-that-doesnt-single-out-students-with-special-needs/2024/04 /teaching-learning/video-why-this-educator-uses-aliens-to-teach-media-literacy/2024/04 Media literacy is crucial for a generation that does everything on their phones. A look at how teachers can address the topic. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 19:33:05 GMT /teaching-learning/video-why-this-educator-uses-aliens-to-teach-media-literacy/2024/04 /teaching-learning/learning-loss-may-cost-students-billions-in-future-earnings-how-districts-are-responding/2024/03 The board that annually administers NAEP warns that recent research paints a "dire" picture of the future for America's children. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:41:30 GMT /teaching-learning/learning-loss-may-cost-students-billions-in-future-earnings-how-districts-are-responding/2024/03 /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-a-lesson-on-journalism-misinformation-and-different-points-of-view/2024/02 This elementary teacher taught his students a valuable lesson on how we can each experience the same situation a little differently. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:13:25 GMT /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-a-lesson-on-journalism-misinformation-and-different-points-of-view/2024/02 /technology/need-an-ai-policy-for-your-schools-this-district-used-chatgpt-to-craft-one/2024/02 The Peninsula School District in Washington state was one of the first school systems in the country to craft AI policy guidance. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /technology/need-an-ai-policy-for-your-schools-this-district-used-chatgpt-to-craft-one/2024/02 /teaching-learning/substitute-teachers-need-support-too-see-how-one-state-is-helping/2024/02 Substitute teachers often feel unsupported and underprepared. Here's how one state is trying to change that. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:52:24 GMT /teaching-learning/substitute-teachers-need-support-too-see-how-one-state-is-helping/2024/02 /policy-politics/producers-of-toxic-chemicals-in-schools-owe-hundreds-of-millions-in-damages-jury-says/2023/12 Bayer, the company that owns Monsanto, owes more than $850 million to parents and children who suffered prolonged PCB exposure. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 23:19:11 GMT /policy-politics/producers-of-toxic-chemicals-in-schools-owe-hundreds-of-millions-in-damages-jury-says/2023/12 /leadership/what-superintendents-are-doing-this-winter-break-and-planning-for-2024/2023/12 District leaders say they plan to rest and then refocus for the new year. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:42:43 GMT /leadership/what-superintendents-are-doing-this-winter-break-and-planning-for-2024/2023/12 /leadership/video-how-to-support-early-career-teachers-advice-from-native-educators/2023/12 They were new teachers fresh out of a graduate program to create a Native teacher pipeline. Today, neither is still in that position. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:08:58 GMT /leadership/video-how-to-support-early-career-teachers-advice-from-native-educators/2023/12 /leadership/students-grades-may-not-signal-actual-achievement-study-cautions/2023/11 Higher grades may give the false impression that students don't need extra academic support. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 22:01:34 GMT /leadership/students-grades-may-not-signal-actual-achievement-study-cautions/2023/11 /policy-politics/do-k-12-students-have-a-right-to-well-funded-school-buildings/2023/09 The answer in a recent state court case wasn't exactly a "yes." But it also wasn't a "no." Here's what could happen next. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:17:16 GMT /policy-politics/do-k-12-students-have-a-right-to-well-funded-school-buildings/2023/09 /leadership/school-administrators-are-on-the-chopping-block-as-esser-winds-down-enrollment-drops/2023/08 The expiration of COVID relief funds and enrollment declines are prompting districts to cut administration—even as experts advise caution. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:11:03 GMT /leadership/school-administrators-are-on-the-chopping-block-as-esser-winds-down-enrollment-drops/2023/08 /leadership/the-surprising-thing-that-gets-students-to-stick-with-ap-courses/2023/07 A school in Katy Independent School District in Texas runs an AP Ambassador program that offers AP course mentorship among students. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:44:21 GMT /leadership/the-surprising-thing-that-gets-students-to-stick-with-ap-courses/2023/07 /leadership/how-to-make-ap-classes-accessible-and-equitable-district-leaders-share-strategies/2023/07 Various presentations at the College Board's AP annual conference this month touched on equity concerns around the AP program. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:18:02 GMT /leadership/how-to-make-ap-classes-accessible-and-equitable-district-leaders-share-strategies/2023/07 /teaching-learning/teachers-in-6-states-will-get-raises-more-could-join-them/2023/06 Lawmakers in 23 states proposed bills to raise teacher salaries, but not all of the policies are straightforward pay bumps. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 21:14:28 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-in-6-states-will-get-raises-more-could-join-them/2023/06 /leadership/what-a-superintendent-told-u-s-senators-about-student-mental-health/2023/06 The U.S. Senate HELP committee held a hearing on the youth mental health crisis. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:51:53 GMT /leadership/what-a-superintendent-told-u-s-senators-about-student-mental-health/2023/06 /technology/can-ai-do-teacher-observations-and-deliver-pd-in-some-schools-it-already-does/2023/05 A school district in Washington state is trying out an artificial-intelligence-powered instructional coach. Wed, 10 May 2023 04:01:10 GMT /technology/can-ai-do-teacher-observations-and-deliver-pd-in-some-schools-it-already-does/2023/05 /leadership/why-a-handful-of-school-districts-rejected-covid-relief-funds/2023/02 Some districts thought ESSER funds weren't worth the bureaucratic hurdles. Others had philosophical disagreements. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 21:32:42 GMT /leadership/why-a-handful-of-school-districts-rejected-covid-relief-funds/2023/02