The “Nation’s Report Card,” growing support for teacher walkouts, VR intervention program for young adults with Autism, and more in This Week’s AcceliBEAT
April 13, 2018
This week, the “nation’s report card” came out with less than stellar results, showing minimal progress in math and reading scores. Chalkbeat breaks it down below. We’d also like to draw your attention to the teacher walkouts continuing in Oklahoma despite legislative action that would increase funding for education in the State. Teachers are continuing to protest because the funding is insufficient and parents are joining in support. In other news, research shows brain changes and advancements occurred when using an evidence-based virtual reality intervention program on young adults with Autism, districts are implementing creative strategies to address rising anxiety among students, and PBS KIDS is working with Zappos to introduce a new clothing line for kids with disabilities. All this and more in this week’s AcceliBEAT!
Okla. Teacher Walkout Will Continue into Second Week, Despite Legislative Action
On day five of the statewide teacher walkout, the Oklahoma state senate passed two bills that would generate a combined $40.5 million for education.But it’s not enough.
How Oklahoma Parents Are Dealing with Teacher Walkouts
When Evan Taylor heard that Oklahoma teachers planned to walkout, he converted his small Tulsa church into a “glorified daycare” furnished with board games, crafts and a movies to keep kids entertained.
A Decade of Stagnation: Little Progress on Closely Watched Federal Test, as Big Disparities Persist
It’s unclear why scores on the exams known as the “nation’s report card” have barely budged over the last two years.
New enhancements to the Service and Evaluation delivery screens and more in this latest release!
We’re excited to announce new features released with v.3.16, including new functionality to upload attachments in the Service and Evaluation delivery screens. Read for more info.
Behavior Gains Possible in Adults with Autism, Study Finds
Researchers found that using an evidenced-based intervention with young adults on the spectrum led not only to observed advances, but also changes in how the participants’ brains functioned.
How K12 Is Outwitting Anxiety
District leaders deploy range of strategies to confront unprecedented levels of student stress.
This Is the Teaching That Prepares Kids for Real Life — and It’s No Longer Optional
Report calls for widespread implementation of strategies for social and emotional learning.
Wage Hike Cuts into Services for People with Intellectual, Developmental Challenges
Housing and services for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities have become harder to find and less affordable throughout Arizona, an “unintended consequence” of the recent minimum wage increase.
Zappos, PBS Launching Apparel for Children with Special Needs
PBS KIDS is working with Zappos to introduce a clothing line aimed at meeting the unique sensory and adaptive needs of kids with disabilities.
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