Amid a national debate over how to best prevent campus shootings, 1 in 3 U.S. parents fears for their child’s safety while at school – the highest level of concern in two decades, according to a new national poll. Source: U.S. news and World Report
Early studies of how well personalized learning systems are serving students have yielded mixed results. Experts gathered in Los Angeles recently to discuss the pros and cons of this increasingly popular but controversial trend. Source: Education Writers Association
While there’s little doubt that children get exercise on the playground, schools often underestimate the social, emotional, and academic potential of playtime and fail to design recess to optimize those benefits. Source: Edutopia
While it may seem like common sense that students have to be in school to learn, chronic absenteeism persists in K-12 schools, impacting as many as 7.5 million children a year. Source: Education Dive
The latest data from the federal government, covering the 2014-15 school year, still shows an advantage to the wealthy across the nation’s public elementary, middle and high schools. Source: The Hechinger Report
For most adolescents, nine hours of sleep is ideal. Unfortunately, very few are actually managing that. Source: U.S. News and World Report
Critics say the country’s higher-education institutions should focus on ensuring more Americans get four-year degrees, but college presidents highlight the benefits of global diversity on campus. Source: The Atlantic
Despite the proven benefits, students probably aren’t getting the most out of recess, finds a new study that offers up a 17-point checklist to optimize the playground experience. Source: Edutopia
What educators can do to encourage thoughtful, respectful debate—even among elementary students. Source: The Hechinger Report
Many parents experience educational, technological and language barriers to accessing and understanding data, limiting their ability to make informed decisions about their children. Source: EdSurge