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Dec 12, 2019

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] Teaching in 2020 vs. 2010

A lot has changed in the past decade, both inside and outside of the classroom, that have changed the landscape of education in more ways than one. Take a look back over some of the most impactful policy shifts and practices that have altered the teacher’s workday over the last 10 years, as well as stories on how to save a dying language, how ESSA has evolved since 2015, and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up.

McKenna Wierman

Dec 05, 2019

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] Breaking Down PISA 2018 Results

No one knows better than educators about the importance of staying up-to-date. In Edmentum’s Weekly News Round Up, you’ll find the latest and most interesting education news, all in one place.

McKenna Wierman

Nov 22, 2019

[EdNews] Higher Education Edition

Between the student debt crisis, admissions scandals, and colleges buying student data to boost exclusivity, there’s a lot to dive into when it comes to higher education. In this week’s edition of the EdNews Round Up, explore topics centered around issues faced by higher education institutions, students, and graduates.

McKenna Wierman

Nov 14, 2019

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] The Impeachment Inquiry as a Teachable Moment

For the fourth time in history, Congress is considering impeaching the president of the United States. For teachers around the country, it's an opportunity to explore concepts and skills that are often relegated to textbooks. Read all about this story, as well as a modern take on teaching Thanksgiving, the difference between boys and girls when it comes to math, and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up.

McKenna Wierman

Nov 07, 2019

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] Why Rural Matters

Nearly one in five students in the U.S. — about 9.3 million — attend a rural school, and many districts have high rates of poverty and student mobility. According to the recently released ninth edition of ‘Why Rural Matters’, many of these rural districts could face an education ‘emergency.’ Read all about the “Why Rural Matters” report, diversifying your classroom library, the 2020 census, and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up.

McKenna Wierman

Oct 31, 2019

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] Nation’s Report Card Out, Math and Reading Scores Drop

The 2019 NAEP scores are out, and government researchers are expressing their concern. It seems that math and reading scores have dropped since 2017, with the average reading score declining for fourth graders by 1 point and for eighth graders by 3. What else do this year’s scores have to tell us? Check out this story and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up.

McKenna Wierman

Oct 24, 2019

[Weekly EdNews Round Up] Modern Halloween Celebrations Aim to be Inclusive

Halloween is a favorite holiday for many, but in recent years, school celebrations have stirred up a wave of controversy. This year, many school districts are looking at options that would allow schools to celebrate alternative fall-themed events with students, so that everyone feels included. Check out this story and more in this week’s EdNews Round Up.

McKenna Wierman

Oct 17, 2019

[EdNews] Rural Education Edition

In addition to traditional school issues, rural communities tend to face a unique set of challenges when it comes to day to day learning. Teacher shortages, long commutes, sparse internet access, and even transitioning to higher education at a larger school’s setting are just some of the things students from rural communities tackle every day. In this week’s edition of the EdNews Round Up, explore topics centered around issues faced by rural communities, educators, and students.

McKenna Wierman