Proposed school seeks to teach core subjects through digital arts Students who attend public school in Cleveland soon could have one more option when choosing schools with specialty paths. The proposed Cleveland High School for the Digital Arts would use film, music and video games to teach core academic subjects, and could be open to students this fall. "They're not going to come to school to play games," said Marsha Dobrzynski, of the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning. "They're going to come to school to create games." The Plain Dealer (Cleveland) (12/31) Muffin business teaches students academic, social skills A weekly muffin-baking business is helping students with disabilities in a high school in Ohio develop math, social and job skills, and raise money for community outings. Students in the program take orders, make deliveries, track inventory, make budgets and analyze sales to see which muffins sell best. "They're going all over the school," teacher Cassie Baldwin said. "They're asking people 'Can I take your order,' making change for them, and thanking them." The Suburbanite (Akron, Ohio) (12/31) Other News  | Empower Greater Teacher Effectiveness
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 | Fla. considers whether to require financial-literacy course Lawmakers in Florida are considering a revision to the state's high-school graduation requirements to replace half of an elective credit with a financial-literacy course. While there is support for students to learn more about taxes, balancing a checkbook and managing loans, one lawmaker questioned whether the additional graduation requirement would add to the workload for teachers and students who are adjusting to the Common Core State Standards. The Tampa Tribune (Fla.) (1/1)  |
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 | How common core is changing learning in N.D. Some teachers in North Dakota say the Common Core State Standards are leading to more student-directed learning, more real-world lessons and deeper understanding of concepts. Math teacher Sara Kincaid said she initially worried about student response to the increased rigor under the new standards, but students have risen to the task, embracing the standards' emphasis on problem-solving and application of skills, she said. The Bismarck Tribune (N.D.) (12/29) | Md. students spend winter break learning about water treatment Students in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland attended the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission's Engineering Academy during their winter break from school. The commission has sponsored the academy since 2010 as a way of educating young people about how water utilities work and the way scientific concepts are applied in water treatment and sanitation. The Gazette (Gaithersburg, Md.) (12/30) Other News | New approaches to implementing policy changes in the new year Schools can often fall into a pattern of bad habits when it comes to making changes, writes Jim Dillon, director of the Center for Leadership and Bullying Prevention. With the start of a new year, he suggests in this blog post that school leaders consider the following when considering change: Assume people have positive intentions, eliminate "us vs. them" thinking, and allow for people to change their minds and build trust, among other suggestions. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Education (12/31) | Teaching math and literacy This free webinar is part of a series showcasing the Inspiring Middle School Literacy collection of blended lessons aligned to the common core. The webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 5:00 p.m., ET. In these lessons, students practice literacy strategies while learning math and its practical application. Jane Porath, eighth-grade mathematics teacher and NCTM Board member, will delve into some of the research behind literacy in mathematics and how to better support students' literacy needs. Learn more.
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