The Education Digest

Includes bibliographical references.

What teachers need to know about IQ -- The future of teaching -- Opening classroom doors to collaborative learning -- The threat of educational stagnation and complacency -- Statement about PISA results -- School still see surges in homeless students -- Professional video development -- Student debt -- Leading schools through major change -- Say No to 'No-Zero Policy' on grading -- What faculty want from IT -- Strategies to address student high-risk drinking -- In-depth study of vocabulary development.

[Article Title : What teachers need to know about IQ / Richard Nisbett, p. 4-14] Abstract : New knowledge finds that environmental factors and quality of education play a much more important role in determining IQ than do genetics.;[Article Title : The future of teaching / Virginia Journal of Education / 15-18] Abstract : Educators envision changes in educational structures through engaging teachers in decision-making processes that have an impact on student learning.;[Article Title : Opening classroom doors to collaborative learning / Diallo Brown, p. 19-22] Abstract : Optimal learning cannot thrive in closed-circuit classrooms that segregate learning. Here are the best practices that can pave the way to a cross-content curriculum.;[Article Title : The threat of educational stagnation and complacency / Arnie Duncan, p. 23-27] Abstract : The U.S. must adopt educational practices of high-performing nations or risk losing more ground in our global economy.;[Article Title : Statement about PISA results / Learning first alliance, p. 28-30] Abstract : Along with assessment results, the PISA report spells out policies and practices that high-performing nations use to improve student achievement. ;[Article Title : School still see surges in homeless students / Sarah D. Sparks, p. 31-35] Abstract : Education of homeless has stopped being just a few programs in shelters. It has now become part of the fabric of school systems.;[Article Title : Professional video development / Deb Gribskov, p. 36-41] Abstract : Advice from an instructional coach on how to select video and effectively embed it into an outcome-based PD program.;[Article Title : Student debt / Craig Smith, p. 42-46] Abstract : We must stop balancing out state and institutional budgets on the backs of students and families.;[Article Title : Leading schools through major change / Sarosh Syed, p. 47-51] Abstract : Five key practices schools leaders should put into play as they steer their school through the complexities of the CCSS.;[Article Title : Say No to 'No-Zero Policy' on grading / Gina Caneva, p. 52-54] Abstract : The "no-zero policy" tells students that it's okay to be lazy and lowers academic expectations.;[Article Title : What faculty want from IT / Keith Norbury, p. 55-61] Abstract : Better communication and wireless coverage that rocks top the list of the 10 services faculty most desire from their IT departments.;[Article Title : Strategies to address student high-risk drinking / Paul Hoogeveen, p. 62-65] Abstract : Approaching problem drinking as a community-wide issue - not just a college campus issue-is one of many tactics suggested.;[Article Title : In-depth study of vocabulary development / Marisa Mixan, p. 66-68] Abstract : Vocabulary development strategies that can be incorporated into lessons plans.