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The Early Bird Catches the Worm? Probably Not, Says Science on School Start Times
Marco Hafner @econ_hafner, Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel
Sep 12, 2017
Thrive Global
School start times are becoming a hotly debated topic across the United States. Starting middle and high school at 8.30 a.m. would help the health of teenagers and the benefits would likely outweigh the economic cost after a reasonable time.
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Sleep
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If Teenagers Get More Sleep, California Could Gain Billions
Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel, Marco Hafner @econ_hafner
Sep 7, 2017
Los Angeles Times
Two key effects of better-rested teens are improved academic performance and reduced motor vehicle crashes. Delaying school start times to 8:30 a.m. could result in economic benefits that would be realized within a matter of years — $10 billion in California alone.
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Personalized Learning
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What Emerging Research Says About the Promise of Personalized Learning
John F. Pane @JohnFPane
Aug 16, 2017
Brookings Institution's Brown Center Chalkboard
Personalized learning could lead to improved student outcomes. But those implementing this approach should temper their expectations for how big these benefits will be—and be patient while the benefits emerge. It's also important to consider the challenges of implementation.
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College-bound Students
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National Database Could Help Students Pick College—and Income
Charles A. Goldman
Aug 1, 2017
RealClearEducation
A bill introduced in May would create a searchable database of students' college majors and earnings after graduation. The data could help U.S. students make informed decisions and could also be used to better allocate resources that benefit students.
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Postsecondary Education
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Is College Worth the Expense? Yes, It Is
Rafiq Dossani
May 22, 2017
Inside Sources
Many American students struggle with the soaring cost of higher education. And for many college students, debt can have severe negative implications. But on balance, the benefits of a college degree appear to outweigh the costs.
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Sleep
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Tired but Wired Youth: A Toxic Combination
Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel
May 18, 2017
Thrive Global
The recent death of a South Carolina teen, reportedly of a caffeine overdose, is both tragic and avoidable. It should be a wake-up call for all Americans. Getting sufficient sleep should be a top health priority.
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Sleep
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Why Early School Start Times Are a Threat to Public Health
Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel
Apr 20, 2017
Thrive Global
Sleep-deprived teens are more likely to be involved in motor vehicle crashes and to abuse drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes — all of which are public health concerns. But delaying school start times remains challenging for many districts.
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Education Curriculum
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Giving State Educators What They Need to Stand Apart—and Together
Julia H. Kaufman @juliahkaufman, V. Darleen Opfer @VDarleenOpfer
Apr 4, 2017
U.S. News & World Report
States have an opportunity to provide better instructional materials to teachers hungry for more resources aligned with state standards. By focusing on what they agree students should learn, states could work together to build curricula and shore up other key supports.
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Disadvantaged Students
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The Urgent Need for an Education Plan in Mosul
Shelly Culbertson @SC_Culbertson
Mar 27, 2017
Fox News Channel
In addition to restoring Mosul's damaged infrastructure, efforts to stabilize the city must include a plan to rebuild education. Students need to make up years of missed K-12 and university education, and ISIS indoctrination needs to be undone.
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School Security
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Body Cameras on Teachers Are Not the Answer to Classroom Management
Alex Sutherland
Feb 13, 2017
Schools Week
Teachers at two schools in England are wearing body cameras as part of a pilot program aimed at stopping classroom disruption. How they use the cameras could be counter-productive and may even escalate disruptive situations.
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Disadvantaged Students
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Why Being a Migrant Is Not the Biggest Barrier to Education in Europe
Barbara Janta, Emma Harte
Oct 31, 2016
New Europe
Migrant students tend to have lower performance and are more likely to leave school early. But factors other than migrant status, such as language barriers, can explain these differences.
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Disadvantaged Students
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Free School Meals Are Still the Best Measure of Deprivation
Alex Sutherland
Sep 26, 2016
Schools Week
Free school meal eligibility is not a perfect measure of student disadvantage, but it's the best there is. Other measures, such as parental education or neighborhood deprivation have also been used, but they are not as good at determining which schools are most in need.
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Sleep
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Students Shouldn't Lose Sleep Over the Liberty Bridge Fire
Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel, Tamara Dubowitz @TamaraDubowitz
Sep 21, 2016
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The fire and resulting closure of the Liberty Bridge is forcing some Pittsburgh high school students to sacrifice sleep to meet a new 7:11 a.m. start time. Sleep loss has consequences for adolescents' minds, bodies, behavior, and for public safety.
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Vocational Education
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Getting Technical: Preparing High School Students for the Workforce America Needs
Gabriella C. Gonzalez @GabCGonzalez, Robert Bozick
Aug 25, 2016
The Hill
Fields such as computers, engineering, and health care are expected to grow. Employers and policymakers have a vested interest in ensuring that America's high schoolers are ready to meet future employment needs. Access to high-quality career and technical education programs is key.
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Academic Achievement
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Personalized Learning: The Latest Buzz in Classroom Instruction
Aug 22, 2016
Students in personalized learning classrooms made greater gains in math and reading than their peers in other schools. But there are barriers to fully personalized learning, including rigid state standards and time demands on teachers.
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Postsecondary Education
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The High Cost of Free College
Trey Miller
Aug 1, 2016
U.S. News & World Report
Tuition subsidies may encourage institutions to raise tuition, since the government would foot the bill. One possible solution: develop and implement policies that encourage greater productivity from higher education institutions.
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Students

The Early Bird Catches the Worm? Probably Not, Says Science on School Start Times

If Teenagers Get More Sleep, California Could Gain Billions

What Emerging Research Says About the Promise of Personalized Learning

National Database Could Help Students Pick College—and Income

Is College Worth the Expense? Yes, It Is

Tired but Wired Youth: A Toxic Combination

Why Early School Start Times Are a Threat to Public Health

Giving State Educators What They Need to Stand Apart—and Together

The Urgent Need for an Education Plan in Mosul

Body Cameras on Teachers Are Not the Answer to Classroom Management

Why Being a Migrant Is Not the Biggest Barrier to Education in Europe

Free School Meals Are Still the Best Measure of Deprivation

Students Shouldn't Lose Sleep Over the Liberty Bridge Fire

Getting Technical: Preparing High School Students for the Workforce America Needs

Personalized Learning: The Latest Buzz in Classroom Instruction

The High Cost of Free College

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