English Learners Were Hurt The Most When Texas Limited Special Education

Texas has the lowest rate of children in special education in the country. A closer look at the numbers shows that English language learners are missing out the most.

source http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/05/31/521940884/english-learners-were-hurt-the-most-when-texas-limited-special-education?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=education

How to Improve Your ACT Math Score

Today’s article was submitted byRachel Kapelke-Dale.  If you’re worried about your ACT math score, first of all: take a deep breath. You’re not alone! Every single test-taker has areas that he or she is stronger in—and areas that could use improvement. You may be nervous about approaching the ACT math section for the first time;...

source http://www.collegeconfidential.com/improve-act-math-score/

College Access Index Shows Shrinking Levels Of Economic Diversity

NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with

source http://www.npr.org/2017/05/30/530769825/college-access-index-shows-shrinking-levels-of-economic-diversity?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=education

13 Reasons Why Not: Michigan Teens Talk Honestly About Suicide

The popular Netflix show

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New Orleans Charter School Creates 'Trauma Informed' Discipline Model

Many students at Crocker College Prep, an elementary charter school in New Orleans, suffer from trauma. The school has changed it's discipline model from "no excuses" to "trauma informed" because the old way of doing things wasn't working in a place where children suffer from PTSD at three times the rate of children nationally.

source http://www.npr.org/2017/05/30/530769784/new-orleans-charter-school-creates-trauma-informed-discipline-model?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=education

When Schools Meet Trauma With Understanding, Not Discipline

Children in New Orleans suffer from trauma at high rates. Now, several schools there are focused on catching and helping students whose behavior may be a response to their suffering.

source http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/05/30/524554109/when-schools-meet-trauma-with-understanding-not-discipline?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=education

Free The Principal!

Can principals be better leaders if they have more time to focus on instruction? The Washington, D.C., schools are adding managers to handle operations and logistics.

source http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/05/29/527114390/free-the-principal?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=education