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Study: Potential Harm in School Start Times for Teenagers
Any parent of a teenager knows just how moody they can be.The mix of hormones, social stress, and physical change all contribute to sometimes u...
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Examining Persistent Challenges: The Status Quo in Public Schools
The issue of equity in schools isn’t new—it’s been an issue since the establishment of the American public school system.In 1870, education opp...
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Thanksgiving for America's Schools: 3 Reasons to Celebrate
It’s Thanksgiving and we have many reasons to give thanks.We’re incredibly thankful for—and humbled by—the growing, loyal, and engaged audience...
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Afterschool STEM Programs: Lessons for K-12 Science Classes
STEM has become a popular acronym in education circles in recent years—for good reason.According to last year’s U.S. News/Raytheon STEM Index, ...
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The School Change Paradox: Going Slow to Innovate
It’s no secret: America’s K–12 schools face a slew of challenges. From increasing competition to rapidly changing technology to increased diversity...
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Saving Lives in California Schools: Quick Action and Safety Plans
“Prepare for the worst—hope for the best.”Despite the cliché, the thinking may have saved the lives of hundreds of students in one rural distri...
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TrustED Milestone: Celebrating One Year!
Last fall, we launched TrustED to provide school leaders and educators the important news and information they need to solve the toughest K–12 educ...
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Bold Community Feedback: Sharing Good, Bad, and Ugly
[caption id="attachment_15479" align="alignright" width="205"] Dr. Julie Helber, superintendent, Chelsea School District, Mich.[/caption]School...
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Beyond the Classroom: School Safety in the Face of Cyber Threats
When we talk about school safety, we usually talk about physically protecting students.Bullying prevention programs. Campus security systems. D...
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Holiday Weekend Reminders: Thank a Veteran, Recruit a Teacher
“Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is educa...