The Education Digest

Includes bibliographical references.

[Article Title : Trust me, I'm your principal / L. Scott Calahan, p. 4-7] Abstract : When great change occurs, such tools as transparency, well-defined expectations, compassion, and flexibility are required to grow or sustain teacher trust.;[Article Title : Tough times lead very different high schools to merge / Ron French, p. 8-18] Abstract : Financial crises are forcing schools to collaborate, consolidate, or close. In a mid-Michigan district, one school was closed and its students - mostly poor, black kids - were bused to a middle class, white school. It wasn't easy, but the merger has exceeded expectations. Here's the story.;[Article Title : Seeing the light - together / Pamela L. Mink, p. 19-22] Abstract : Professional learning communities can turn struggling teachers into effective teachers through collaboration and sharing of concepts and ideas. Here's how the approach is working in virginia schools.;[Article Title : Drowning in debt / Sean McCollum, p. 23-27] Abstract : The path to higher education has become fraught with financial traps-particularly for students of color. Here are tips for educators and counselors on how to guide students through the financial-aid system.;[Article Title : Instilling resilience in students of poverty / Diallo Telli Brown, p. 28-31] Abstract : Sometimes, all academic resilience requires is for the teacher whole-heartedly believe that students can do it.;[Article Title : School districts' role during off-campus tragedies / Georgia R. Duran, p. 32-36] Abstract : In the wake of a tragedy, staff trained in disaster response and recovery can turn a school into " A port in a storm" for the entire community. Here are details on a district's five-phase process.;[Article Title : Will this website save your library (and your librarians)? / Dian Schaffhauser, p. 37-43] Abstract : A virtual learning commons turns a traditional library page on a school website from a one-way stream of information into a participatory digital space for students and teachers.;[Article Title : Digital reading poses learning challenges / Benjamin Herold, p. 44-48] Abstract : While digital reading motivates students, it can discourage deeper learning. New ed-tech products seek to support and extend readers' engagement with the text. ;[Article Title : For most adolescents, popularity increases the risk of getting bullied / American Sociological Association, p. 49-51] Abstract : Report suggest schools fosters activities that promote interest-based friendship groups rather than celebrating one activity, such as football or basketball, to help alleviate the problem. ;[Article Title : The economic story of higher education / Angelina Provitera McGlynn, p. 52-56] Abstract : Unfortunately, statistics show that higher education mirrors the national picture, rathe than transcending the nation's "great divide".;[Article Title : Improving School climate and discipline / U.S. Department of education, p. 57-60] Abstract : Details on three key principles to help guide schools' efforts to create more productive learning environments.