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A new PowerSchool program by Pearson will record student progress, from allergies to attendance. Everyone from supply teachers and parents will have access to relevant information, in a move decribed as "gold" by one teacher. Read the full story here.
The announcement that teachers will no longer be graded on individual lessons has proved popular in the UK. Richard Vaughan talks with Her Majesty's chief inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw to understand the thinking behind the change.
Brains don't switch off. Fact. So when a student turns their attention elsewhere, subconsciously they are still processing. This then may result in better problem-solving had they not become distracted. Adi Bloom looks at the science.
Alexandra Pannoni distills the future-planning process for students and teachers into three simple parts: Focus on academics; Make a four-year-plan; and Don't worry! Read more here.
Australia's Key College sought to change the lives of students struggling with issues of homelessness and drug-addiction. Amy McNeilage tells its story of compassion, inspiration and success here.
Key findings of the Education at a Glance 2014 report by the OECD will trigger alarm in some countries. While the overall trends are positive, income gaps between the high-educated adults and those of mid- and low-education levels have split significantly.
Key findings of the Education at a Glance 2014 report by the OECD will trigger alarm in some countries. While the overall trends are positive, income gaps between the high-educated adults and those of mid- and low-education levels have split significantly.
Terry Heick uses the concept of writing for his audience in TeachThought blog to translate as something meaningful in teaching. Read his thoughts and "process" here.
When students are part of reflecting on their own learning progress by using data to analyze strengths, weaknesses and patterns they are engaged in the process of their own improvement. This, say authors of Leaders of Their Own Learning is a powerful approach to learning. Read an except of their book here.
When teachers inspire students in the classroom it can change lives. Mashable's Brian Koerber recalls ten teachers that went beyond the curriculum.
