ESSA Is a Big Piece of the STEM Equity Puzzle - Education Week

Now that many states have pledged through ESSA plans to prioritize STEM, they must follow through, write three STEM education advocates.

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Betsy DeVos Links Nation's Stagnant Test Scores to Lack of Parental Choice - Politics K-12 - Education Week

"We are being outpaced and outperformed by countries like China, Germany, Vietnam, and the U.K." DeVos said in a speech to Jeb Bush's education foundation. "We are a nation still at risk. We are a nation at greater risk."

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A Principal's Perspective: What Is STEAM and Why Should Schools Find Time for It? (Video) - On Air: A Video Blog - Education Week

In this video, principal Lisa Benedetti-Ramzi explains why it's necessary for schools to add creativity to STEM learning, and how her school was able to include a STEAM block in the schedule.

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Can Computer Science Replace Algebra 2? - Curriculum Matters - Education Week

Ohio lawmakers are considering legislation that would let high school students replace the Algebra 2 graduation requirement with an advanced computer science course.

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Growing Talent for the 4th Industrial Revolution - Vander Ark on Innovation - Education Week

How to prepare for the automation economy? The ASEAN+3 countries (southeast Asian plus China, Japan, South Korea) recently hosted a conference in Seoul in partnership with World Bank and the Korean government to answer that question. The focus was the 4th Industrial Revolution (#4IR). If you forgot what the first three where, here's a handy 'splainer from Deloitte: Harry Patrinos (@hpatrinos) leads the education practice at the World Bank for East Asia and the Pacific and acted as co-host. In his opening comments he reinforced the returns to learning for individuals and countries. He noted that automating is shifting returns...

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For Computer Science Ed Week - Teach Thinking NOT Coding - EdTech Researcher - Education Week

When planning activities for Computer Science Ed Week, focus on fostering students computational thinking and problem-solving skills instead of teaching them to "code."

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U.S. House Hearing on Algorithms & Big Data: 5 Takeaways for Schools - Digital Education - Education Week

Massive data collection and algorithmic bias are big concerns with no easy answers, experts told the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday.

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Getting Businesses Involved in Schools: What's the Secret Sauce? - High School & Beyond - Education Week

A high school in Minnesota is excelling at something that has eluded most schools, and is important as they try to focus on career readiness: enlisting businesses to participate in designing curriculum and teaching students.

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The Evolution of the Networked Educator - Education Week

Thanks to digital and face-to-face networks, teachers have the capacity to be valuable collaborators with one another from potentially anywhere in the world—meaning more ways to share ideas and improve education, writes Paul Barnwell.

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Response: Students can 'own Their Learning Through Creating Questions' - Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo - Education Week Teacher

Shanna Peeples, Kathy T. Glass, Maria Walther, Sandi Novak, and Toby Karten wrap-up a five-part series on using questions in the classroom.

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8 Tips to Prepare Schools for Potential Disasters - Education Week

Smart planning includes an eye toward the types of catastrophic events that might affect your region, and lining up resources needed for facilities and technology to bounce back.

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Schools Struggle to Keep Pace With Hackings, Other Cyber Threats - Education Week

New survey data show K-12 technology leaders have been slow to identify and respond to cybersecurity challenges, resulting in problems nationwide.

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Showcasing Creativity in School Construction - Education Week

In some communities, new designs for schools support the academic goals of educators—and push the boundaries of traditional K-12 architecture.

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High Costs, Wary Taxpayers Make School Projects a Hard Sell - Education Week

Against a backdrop of tight local budgets and competing priorities, local officials get creative in seeking community support for the capital financing they need for school facilities.

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School Planners Face Daunting Task in Matching Facilities, Enrollment - Education Week

Predicting and preparing for growth and deciding where to site schools forces officials to take the long view—and to expect the unexpected.

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Energy Efficiency Is Built Into the Mission at 'Green Schools' - Education Week

Innovative designs aim to save money, protect the environment, and boost student performance and health. But there’s a lot to consider in making such schools truly sustainable.

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Senate Sets Hearing Date for Nominee to Federal Special Education Post - On Special Education - Education Week

Johnny Collett, the Trump administration's pick for assistant secretary for the office of special education and rehabilitative services, has been getting a warm reception so far from disability advocates.

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FCC Plans to Weaken 'Net Neutrality' Provisions, Raising Questions for K-12 - Education Week

The Federal Communications Commission has issued a proposal to overturn "net neutrality," in a decision that would have potential implications for schools and education technology companies.

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Time Out of the Classroom Made Me a Better STEM Teacher - Education Week

For one computer science teacher, a summer internship in corporate America offered valuable lessons for classroom instruction.

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How Losing of Net Neutrality Will Change Teaching and Learning - Leadership 360 - Education Week

If the information available is now accessible based upon the amount of money the provider is willing to pay, then the Internet will separate from being a place of democracy and become a place where money controls information!

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Teaching OECD's Collaborative Problem Solving Skills Through CTE - Global Learning - Education Week

New PISA results show that all schools are struggling to teach students soft skills. CTE programs can help.

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Personalized Learning: A Look at How Teachers Are Handling the Approach - Teacher Beat - Education Week

A recent Education Week report takes stock of how things are going with personalized learning, including what kinds of challenges teachers are facing.

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Virginia Becomes First State to Require Computer Science Instruction - Curriculum Matters - Education Week

The state has completed standards for integrating computer science in grades K-12.

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12 New Rules: Accelerated Learning for an Exponential World - Vander Ark on Innovation - Education Week

How can leaders respond to the rise of the automation economy? Here's 12 new rules about accelerated learning and how state and local education policymakers can help.

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Hundreds of Comments Pour In on DeVos' Priorities for Education Grants - Politics K-12 - Education Week

More than 1,000 people and organizations had thoughts for Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and her team on the department will decide who gets competitive grant money.

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Why Neuroscience Should Drive Personalized Learning - Education Futures: Emerging Trends in K-12 - Education Week

Here are the most significant reasons why neuroscience is necessary to develop personalized learning.

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Response: Ways to use Questions Effectively in the Classroom - Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo - Education Week Teacher

Jeri Asaro, Dan Rothstein, Diana Laufenberg, Rebecca Mieliwocki, Jenny Edwards, Scott Reed, Cara Jackson and Ben Johnson share suggestions on how to use questions effectively in the classroom.

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Taking STEM Lessons Outside of the School Day

Staying after school every Friday afternoon might not sound too appealing, but it is irresistible to a group of middle schoolers in Pawtucket, R.I. The students are part of a club that focuses on science, technology, engineering and math, so-called STEM subjects, through hands-on learning. For one of the fall projects, they’re building and crashing small cars, trying to protect the passenger inside—in this case, a hard-boiled egg. There are hundreds of after-school STEM programs in the country, trying to interest students in these fields. One focus is getting more women, minorities, and low-income students into STEM classes and occupations. With the demand for skilled workers increasing, schools are under pressure to expand STEM offerings. It can be difficult to fit this into the school day, especially in the lower grades. So specialized after-school programs are aiming to fill the gap.Read more: Call the CDC! Interest in STEM May be “Contagious” in High School http://ift.tt/2hHctf7 Deserts’ in the Poorest Schools: How Can We Fix Themhttp://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/curriculum/2017/07/stem_deserts_in_the_poorest_schools.html?qs=STEMVideo:Making Physics Fun: Step Inside the Physics Bushttp://video.edweek.org/detail/video/5604354778001/making-physics-fun:-step-inside-the-physics-bus?autoStart=true&q=STEM

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What Is STEAM and Why Should Schools Find Time for It? A Principal’s Perspective

When middle school principal Lisa Benedetti-Ramzi realized her students were struggling in science, she made a few changes at her school, including adding a STEAM block to the schedule. Now, in addition to regular science, technology, and math classes, teachers have time to explore STEM concepts in creative ways using art, music, and the performing arts. She says it’s been a challenge to integrate this new way of teaching into the school day, but that, together, her teachers and students are figuring it out.Read More: There's Something Missing From STEM Learninghttps://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2017/10/04/theres-something-missing-from-stem-learning.html?qs=STEAMWhat's Next for Arts Education?http://ift.tt/2hHZJVk

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From Thought to Action - Taking Control of Innovation - EdTech Researcher - Education Week

As educators, we all possess the power of innovation because we can control our own thoughts, feelings, and actions.

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What 150 Years of Education Statistics Say About Schools Today - Education Week

Even before there was a federal education department, there was a federal education statistics agency. The National Center for Education Statistics turns 150 this year and a look at its studies over those years shows just how much American schooling has grown and changed.

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Chan Zuckerberg Backs Personalized Learning R&D Agenda - Vander Ark on Innovation - Education Week

This month Tom traveled to the Fusion conference where he sat down with Bror Saxberg and Jim Shelton of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to hear more about their personalized learning and R&D agenda.

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Educating for a Digital Future: Thoughts on Curriculum - Top Performers - Education Week

Marc Tucker shares his ideas on what knowledge and experiences young people might need in order to cope with the rise of artificial intelligence technologies described in his blog from last week.

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Jobs of All Types Now Require More Digital Skills, Brookings Report Finds - Digital Education - Education Week

A changing labor market will require both highly skilled IT workers and improved basic digital skills, according to a new report from the Brookings Institute.

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Getting Smart Podcast | How Personalized Learning is Transforming Adult Education - Vander Ark on Innovation - Education Week

In this episode, listen in to a conversation on adult education with Tom Arnett, Senior Research Fellow at the Christensen Institute. Tom shares trends, tech, entrepreneurship in curriculum and orgs adopting blended learning.

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Response: Student & Family Engagement is Exciting! - Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo - Education Week Teacher

Steve Constantino, Tom Hoerr, Dr. Cynthia "Mama J" Johnson, and Dr. Jonas Chartock wrap-up a three-part series on exciting aspects of education today.

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What's Next for This Tough Teacher Evaluation System? - Education Week

A higher percentage of teachers come up short in New Mexico than in many other states—but that could change.

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The Era of the Textbook Is Over - Rick Hess Straight Up - Education Week

Guest blogger Bill Hughes argues that as technology like Smartboards, iPads, and Chromebooks become more common in American classrooms, the era of the textbook is coming to an end.

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Response: 'It's an Exciting Time to be an Educator' - Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo - Education Week Teacher

Donna Wilson, Marcus Conyers, Rachael George, Meghan Everette, and Carolina Pérez offer their nominations for the most exciting developments in education today.

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Illinois libraries receive grants to teach tech, life skills - Education Week

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Surveying the Field: What Should (and Shouldn't) Personalized Learning Look Like? - Education Week

We asked educators, experts, and critics two simple questions. One finding became clear: "personalized learning" still means many different things to many different people.

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Change Will Be Slower Than You Think, Then Faster - Vander Ark on Innovation - Education Week

Tom shares what EdLeaders can learn from the retail industry and the shifts it's needed to make given growth in technology and consumer demand.

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Baltimore County School Officials in Hot Water Over Ed-Tech Contracts - Digital Education - Education Week

A state lawmaker is calling for a review of the 113,000-student district's technology contracts following a New York Times report on possible ethical violations.

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Developing the Courage to Report Sexual Abuse Begins in Schools - Leadership 360 - Education Week

If we can teach children that they have power, and help them develop a voice, then less of them will enter the world of adulthood seeing and believing that power over another is the sole path to feeling powerful.

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Response: The Most Exciting Things Happening In Education Are... - Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo - Education Week Teacher

Tricia Hyun, Sarah Thomas, former U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr., Mandi White and Tara Dale share their commentaries on the most exciting things happening in education today.

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Puzzles for Practitioners in the Developing World - Rick Hess Straight Up - Education Week

Today, Mike Goldstein wraps up a week of guest blogging by posing three interesting puzzles from his time working in education in the developing world.

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Schools commission aims for more career-bound programs - Education Week

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Pondering Parent 3.0 - Rick Hess Straight Up - Education Week

Guest blogger Mike Goldstein imagines how creating Parent 3.0 schools could transform the way parents interact with schools. This starts by offering parents customization regarding how much and what exactly they want from their school.

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Educating for a Digital Future: The Challenge - Top Performers - Education Week

With the rise of artificial intelligence technologies, Marc Tucker discusses the implications for education and learning.

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Connecting Read-Alouds With STEM in Early Childhood Education (Video) - Inspired Instruction: Videos From the Teaching Channel - Education Week Teacher

An early childhood educator demonstrates how to drive conversation and critical thinking among young students by asking open-ended questions during a classroom read-aloud.

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