The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 5, 2017

In this ongoing series, The Hechinger Report is visiting high schools that have beaten the long odds to learn what’s behind their success in improving graduation rates and sending more students to college. She graduated that May with her 2017 class. Research found that a $3.5 TULSA, Okla. — Here’s why they’re not.

Dropout 78

Dropout Secondary Data Report 78

Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

The IBM Foundation has launched a free, online software to transform the way K-5 teachers prepare math lessons and help students learn. Teacher Advisor then dips into its library of 1,000+ videos and lesson plans, all based on national standards and vetted by top educators.

Software 134

Software Elementary STEM Academic Standards 134

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

While the academic program here leads toward a regular Massachusetts high school diploma, the teaching is often tailored to address individual areas of weakness. Most classes meet in a large central room that feels part art studio, part living room. The standard is what’s appropriate,” Mr. Kain says. “If Photo: Austin Haeberle.

Report 64

Report Meeting Study Data 64

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2019

He envisioned a game-based educational platform used by teachers and students to learn about science and the environment. But at an all-hands meeting at the company’s Washington, D.C. headquarters in June 2017, Planet3 executives laid off the staff. But at an all-hands meeting at the company’s Washington, D.C.

Education 77

Education Company Chegg Pearson 77

Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2018

Throughout the speeches, presentations and product showcases, company employees and Apple touted how their tools can offer “creative” learning experiences that no others can do. K-12 education market in 2017. “This is something only Apple can do.” What will it take for Apple to reclaim its pole position?

iPad 131

iPad Chromebook Education Company 131

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Students have at least 40 minutes a day to play during what’s called “Play to Learn” time. On a sunny winter morning in Sara Stevens’ kindergarten classroom at Pathfinder Kindergarten Center, 5- and 6-year olds spread out across the classroom learning about colors, shapes, engineering and design. EVERETT, Wash. —

Common Core 145

Common Core Report Elementary Study 145

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 29, 2019

Each of Cambridge Street’s staff members participate in meetings just like this one every week. Attendance is nearly 95 percent, the number of students meeting or exceeding academic standards in English is on par with statewide levels and the school reported zero suspensions in 2018. “I

Training 111

Training Report Meeting Groups 111

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 5, 2018

In 1970, an East Texas-based federal court mandated Longview ISD tackle a long list of tasks designed to make sure its black students were learning and playing in the same classrooms and playgrounds as their white peers — including closing four all-black schools and busing black students to formerly all-white schools throughout the district.

Policies 55

Policies Data Elementary Academic Standards 55

The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2019

Future of Learning. Mississippi Learning. Heather Nagy graduated from the company’s Branford Hall Career Institute in Windsor, Connecticut, in 2017 and remembers being assured by admissions staff and teachers that she would make at least $16 an hour in a medical billing job — or about $32,000 a year. Choose as many as you like.

Company 109

Company Data Outcomes Report 109

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 8, 2018

The New York Times has a new education supplement, called Learning, and The Hechinger Report is collaborating with the Times to produce Bulletin Board, a collection of noteworthy ideas and trends in education that will appear on page 2 of the section, which will come out four times a year. The April issue’s theme was “Nontraditional learning.”

Competency Based Learning 75

Competency Based Learning Common Core Personalized Learning Study 75

MindShift

APRIL 29, 2019

Each of Cambridge Street’s staff members participate in meetings just like this one every week. Attendance is nearly 95 percent, the number of students meeting or exceeding academic standards in English is on par with statewide levels and the school reported zero suspensions in 2018.

Training 49

Training Meeting Report Groups 49

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 6, 2017

Thanks to a work-based learning program offered through nearby Harwood Union High School, Woods has been able to earn math and science credit by working 15 hours a week at the garage, instead of sitting in a classroom. “I’m Related: In this New Hampshire high school, internships shape the future of learning.

Classroom 87

Classroom Report Academic Standards Company 87

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 3, 2019

What started as a treasure hunt had become a logic game in Quitman’s state-funded pre-K classroom, a free early learning experience that’s only recently become available to a small number of students in Mississippi. From the time they come in, the learning starts,” Shows said. “If Closed from the world’.

Elementary 59

Elementary Data Training Report 59