Narrowing the achievement gap in K12 is not enough
Verletta White

Districts are increasingly tasked with providing options for at-risk and underserved student populations to address persistent achievement gaps. Baltimore County Public Schools' data shows that when access to digital curriculum is combined with supportive instruction and learning environments, it’s possible to create equity of opportunity. Read more>>

Sponsored by Matific

Matific, an online K6 math resource, is challenging schools, teachers and students across the country to an exciting math competition designed to encourage and improve students’ attitude towards math. In the Matific Games, they can compete for $50,000 in cash and prizes. Read more>>

Better ways to stop bullying in schools
Sun Sentinel

A new Florida bill ostensibly is aimed at providing a lifeline to students who are bullied at schools. However, it addresses a symptom instead of attacking the root cause. Using a voucher to remove a student from a toxic environment can't prevent the bullying from continuing via other methods. And it also leaves the bully in place to find another victim. Read more>>

Sponsored by Rosetta Stone Education

In this white paper, Dr. Bernadette Musetti, an associate professor at Loyola Marymount University, discusses how we can we can leverage technology to support ELL students and families for success. Read more>>

History teachers need to encourage opinions, too
The Plain Dealer

Teachers need to push students to think for themselves and insist they find evidence to back up their heart, but also to scrutinize the sources of that evidence. History teachers must move away from being the gatekeepers of the information. Read more>>

Sponsored by Penguin Random House

“[Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario] is a harrowing odyssey that depicts one young man’s attempts to reunite with his mother and the social and economic issues involved in illegal immigration,” says Booklist. A free teacher's guide is available. Read more>>

Not enough buzz over school vaping
New Haven Register

High schools are on the front lines of educating youths about the drawbacks of vaping. Federal, state, school and family policies are still trying to catch up with the growing trend. Our schools need to have consistent policies, but they can’t be expected to tackle this alone. Read more>>

Sharp decline in graduation exams is testing the education system
The Washington Post

A national movement led by educators, parents and legislators has greatly cut back high-stakes standardized testing in public schools. But this new decline of exit tests will almost certainly be followed by another burst of outrage and a renewed campaign to raise achievement. Read more>>
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