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Videogames Improve Creativity in Children
Videogames, as opposed to cell phones, the Internet, or computers, may increase creativity among children. Videogames, as opposed to cell phones, the Internet, or computers, proved to increase creativity among children, according to a new study conducted by researchers at … Continue reading
An SPS Social Media Taskforce On the Horizon?
In her new role as Human Capital Development Director of Stamford Public Schools, Fay Ruotolo addressed the board Tuesday evening with suggestions from the Connecticut Association of Board of Education [CABE] and neighboring school districts on how SPS should tackle … Continue reading
Posted in News Briefs, Patch.com
Tagged community news, Patch.com, schools, social media, Stamford, students, technology
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Improving Graduation Rates with an Innovative Rewards Program
Sunnyside (Ariz.) Unified School District Superintendent Manuel L. Isquierdo motivates students through technology. When Manuel L. Isquierdo joined the Sunnyside (Ariz.) Unified School District (SUSD) as superintendent in 2007, school board president Louie Gonzales let him know that there was … Continue reading
Posted in District Administration Magazine
Tagged District Administration, education, profiles, students, technology
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District Tackles Text-Messaging Policies
Text messaging while driving in Lee County (Fla.) Public Schools is prohibited. Text messaging while driving in Lee County (Fla.) Public Schools is prohibited. It is the first district in Florida— and possibly the nation—to keep its policies caught up … Continue reading
Posted in District Administration Magazine
Tagged schools, students, technology, transportation
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Legislation to Set New Rules for Students on the Playing Field
Over 40 states are currently developing legislation that will set standards for when a student athlete can return to the playing field. A greater awareness of the impact of sports-related concussions has swept the country, as over 40 states are … Continue reading
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Tagged District Administration, school safety, sports, students
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New Studies Renew Sex Education Debate
Two recent reports detailing rates of teenage pregnancy and sexual activity have renewed debate about abstinence-based sex education. Two recent reports detailing rates of teenage pregnancy and sexual activity have renewed debate about sex education, particularly abstinence-based education. A January … Continue reading
Posted in District Administration Magazine
Tagged classroom, education, K-12, students
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Get-Tough Policies Put Students on Path Toward Prison
Undue punitive policies are driving students down a path toward prison, according to a study from the Advancement Project. Undue punitive policies are driving students down a path toward prison, according to a study from the Advancement Project, an organization … Continue reading
Retaining Librarians through Mentoring
With districts facing budget concerns nationwide, library media programs and staffing are limited. Problem In 2003, the information specialists of Henrico County (Va.) Public Schools (HCPS) noticed that the district’s newly hired librarians had a substantial turnover rate. The district, … Continue reading
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Tagged District Administration, K-12, mentors, schools, students
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