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HOW LEARNING HAPPENS

Monday February 29, 2016

When Integrating A School, Does It Matter If You Use Class Instead Of Race?

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When Integrating A School, Does It Matter If You Use Class Instead Of Race?

by Anya Kamenetz

February 29, 2016 • Several recent integration efforts focus more on family income diversity as the driver of integration. The potential benefits of a diverse environment are striking, but they're not guaranteed.

Sunday February 28, 2016

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#OscarsSoWhite? Not At This School

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by Rachel Morello

February 28, 2016 • Ahead of the Oscars, school kids on Milwaukee's west side decided to pay tribute to African-American cultural icons in their own awards ceremony.

Saturday February 27, 2016

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by Anya Kamenetz

February 27, 2016 • Have story ideas for us? Like what you're reading? Want something different? Here's your chance to let us know.

Friday February 26, 2016

Where's The Color In Kids' Lit? Ask The Girl With 1,000 Books (And Counting)

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Where's The Color In Kids' Lit? Ask The Girl With 1,000 Books (And Counting)

by Meg Anderson

February 26, 2016 • Eleven-year-old Marley Dias went on a quest to collect and donate 1,000 books with a black girl as the main character. Spoiler alert: She did really well.

Where's The Color In Kids' Lit? Ask The Girl With 1,000 Books (And Counting)

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Thursday February 25, 2016

Fixing A Broken Freshman Year: What An Overhaul Might Look Like

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Fixing A Broken Freshman Year: What An Overhaul Might Look Like

by Byrd Pinkerton

February 25, 2016 • Most people who drop out of college drop out the first year, and, so far, interventions haven't done much to change that. Now, campuses are coming together to try something new.

Tuesday February 23, 2016

Study In Your PJs? What A High School 'Work From Home Day' Looks Like

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K-12

Study In Your PJs? What A High School 'Work From Home Day' Looks Like

by Anya Kamenetz

February 23, 2016 • No alarm. No school bus. No problem. Thanks to a school's laptop program, everyone takes a virtual lesson.

Monday February 22, 2016

Yet Another Teaching Memoir? A Teacher's Critique

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Yet Another Teaching Memoir? A Teacher's Critique

by Nicole Dixon , Eric Westervelt

February 22, 2016 • Recent years have seen a proliferation of books about the struggles of rookie teachers. We asked a veteran New York City teacher to review The Battle for Room 314 by Ed Boland.

Saturday February 20, 2016

The State That Pulled The Plug On Computer Testing

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The State That Pulled The Plug On Computer Testing

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by Blake Farmer

February 20, 2016 • It's back to paper and pencils after Tennessee decided to shut down computer testing statewide for the year.

Friday February 19, 2016

Why Science Teachers Are Struggling With Climate Change

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Why Science Teachers Are Struggling With Climate Change

by Cory Turner

February 19, 2016 • The results of a new survey, published in the journal Science, suggest that many of America's middle and high school science teachers are misrepresenting climate change in their classrooms.

Why Science Teachers Are Struggling With Climate Change

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Thursday February 18, 2016

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K-12

How To Help Quiet Kids Succeed

by Elissa Nadworny

February 18, 2016 • How can adults make sure quiet kids don't get overlooked? A new book looks inside the minds of introverted kids and teens, with lessons for schools and parents.

Wednesday February 17, 2016

Fact-Check: Bernie Sanders Promises Free College. Will It Work?

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Fact-Check: Bernie Sanders Promises Free College. Will It Work?

by Anya Kamenetz , Eric Westervelt

February 17, 2016 • A top education analyst says the U.S. probably could get some more people through college by footing the bill, and it would probably pay for itself. But it isn't an open-and-shut case.

Fact-Check: Bernie Sanders Promises Free College. Will It Work?

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Tuesday February 16, 2016

Standards, Grades And Tests Are Wildly Outdated, Argues 'End Of Average'

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Standards, Grades And Tests Are Wildly Outdated, Argues 'End Of Average'

by Anya Kamenetz

February 16, 2016 • A Harvard faculty member argues in his new book that averages tell us nothing useful about individuals. That has big implications for schools.

Monday February 15, 2016

Should Computer Education Cover More Than Just Coding?

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Should Computer Education Cover More Than Just Coding?

by Byrd Pinkerton

February 15, 2016 • Computers are not just about programming. There's also a lot of theory — and science — behind technology. Coding bootcamps often downplay theory, and some university programs are too heavy on it.

Saturday February 13, 2016

A Symphony's Big Challenge: Lift A Tough School Through Music

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A Symphony's Big Challenge: Lift A Tough School Through Music

by Eric Westervelt

February 13, 2016 • Embedding musicians in a low-income elementary school has brought gains in math and reading. But is this a boutique approach, or could it be scaled?

A Symphony's Big Challenge: Lift A Tough School Through Music

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Friday February 12, 2016

As The Water Crisis Continues, Flint's Superintendent Looks Forward

Zariah Garner, age 9 of Flint, rests on a stack of water as National Guard members and civilians carry cases to vehicles. Brett Carlsen/Getty Images hide caption

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As The Water Crisis Continues, Flint's Superintendent Looks Forward

by NPR Staff

February 12, 2016 • While the damage from lead in Flint's water is not yet known, even low levels can be harmful to children. The Michigan city's superintendent of schools says he's bracing for an uncertain future.