Welcome Back to School. Your Teacher Is 2,000 Miles Away. — from wsj.com by Sara Randazzo; behind paywall
Some parents remain skeptical of piped-in teachers, while schools say they don’t have a choice
Plagued by Teacher Shortages, Some States Turn to Fast-Track Credentialing — from theconversation.com by Elaine S. Povich
Critics worry that the faster programs could do a disservice to young students.
From DSC:
It seems to me that this doesn’t address the problems of WHY teachers are leaving.
The Rising Trend in Private Education: Teeny, Tiny Schools — from wsj.com by Megan Tagami; behind paywall
Families reacting to an influx of voucher funds and postpandemic woes are increasingly choosing so-called microschools
From DSC:
If we can’t get violence in schools under control (a very difficult task without trying to impact peoples’ hearts and minds), this trend could pick up steam big-time.
How educational research could play a greater role in K-12 school improvement — from theconversation.com by Detris Honora Adelabu
Here are four things I believe can be done in order to make sure that educational research is actually being applied.
- Build better relationships with school leaders
- Make policy and practice part of the research process
- Rethink how research impact is measured
- Rethink and redefine how research is distributed
6 Challenges for Early Educators as Preschool Growth Halts — from edweek.org by Sarah D. Sparks & Gina Tomko; behind paywall
Addendum on 9/2/23:
American classrooms need more educators. Can virtual teachers step in to bridge the gap? — from usatoday.com by Alia Wong