Early Childhood Learning
Nov 30, 2015
Children’s earliest years lay a critical foundation for future success in school and life. Research shows that children who enter school with a well-developed vocabulary, letter-sound knowledge and m…
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Creative leaders breathe life into oxygen-deprived schools
Oct 22, 2015
Most educators would agree that our public schools are on life support: an ongoing and severe teacher shortage, high rates of teacher dissatisfaction measured in astronomical attrition, stagnating st…
Project PEAK: Getting Parents' Attention about ADHD
Oct 18, 2015
In a typical classroom of energetic kindergartners, up to three or more students may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition that will hinder their success with schoolwork a…
Services for Children with Severe Behavioral Disorders Lacking
Oct 18, 2015
High school students suffering from severe mental health and behavioral disorders aren’t always getting the services they need, according to one of the findings of a five-year study led by Speci…
Reducing Special Education Lawsuits May Mean Focusing on Certain States, not IDEA
Oct 16, 2015
The fear of special education lawsuits has, over the years, prompted many organizations to suggest changes for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. But a recent study of special ed…
‘Take equity more seriously,’ Finnish educator says
Oct 16, 2015
Noted Finnish educator Pasi Sahlberg, one of the world’s experts on education reform, told an audience in Baker Hall that both excellence and equity are needed to achieve academic success. Sahlb…