Ed Dept to review schools' restraint, seclusion in vow to 'protect students with disabilities'

The department will launch a three-part initiative to help schools address these students' behavioral needs and understand the scope of federal policy.

By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 18, 2019

National School Climate Center study highlights school culture improvement efforts

A review of six districts showed student and teacher involvement, SEL integration and the development of peer-to-peer support structures are key to improving school climate.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 18, 2019

CREDO City Studies Project to enable apples-to-apples ed comparisons for 10 US cities

The first report, on Indianapolis, finds reading growth for the city's students on par with the state average in 2014-15, but weaker in 2015-16 and 2016-17.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 18, 2019

What does the government shutdown mean for administrators?

As families are affected by the partial shutdown, school leaders must prepare to offer resources including food pantries and emotional support.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 16, 2019

Administrators take over instruction during LA teacher strike, strive to give 'the very best we can'

Some 163,000 of LAUSD’s more than 600,000 students went to school on Day 2 of the United Teachers Los Angeles strike — up about 20,000 from Monday.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 16, 2019

New York doubles down on disciplinary approaches in line with rescinded Obama-era guidance

In opposing the Ed Department's decision, the state's Board of Regents argues racial and sexual orientation disparities exist in school discipline.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 16, 2019

Don't overlook special ed students in college, career readiness planning

A special ed professor says these learners may need more support post-graduation, and internships and early college coursework can help them transition.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 15, 2019

On strike: 35,000 LA teachers begin citywide protest

“This is a last resort ... to bring about change,” a union official noted, while the superintendent said the district "remains committed" to resolving the contract dispute that involves much more than pay.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 14, 2019

5 K-12 administrators to watch in 2019

From efforts to overcome pre-existing scandals to improving climate and culture, you'll want to keep an eye on these leaders.

By Roger Riddell , Linda Jacobson • Jan. 14, 2019

Pre-to-3: Voters hope early ed helps Congress 'cut through' partisan gridlock

In a sample of 1,000 voters, 60% say they want members of both parties to work together on policies that benefit young children.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 11, 2019

Study: Pension plans generally better for teachers than 401K-style accounts

The research compares teacher retirement benefits programs in Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri and Texas, finding eight out of 10 teachers will receive a higher, more secure income from pensions.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 10, 2019

LA teachers union delays strike until Monday

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner and Board of Education President Monica Garcia were in the state capital Wednesday to push for more state funding for schools.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 9, 2019

Trump vs. Obama: Presidential strides in STEM education

Both administrations introduced strategies to boost STEM education across the U.S. How do they compare — and have they been effective?

By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 9, 2019

Should schools police students' hairstyles?

A high school wrestler forced to get a haircut to compete has reignited the debate of whether these policies discriminate against students of color.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 9, 2019

Effective school energy conservation programs require teacher, staff buy-in

Beyond gaining initial support, administrators must continue promoting the costs saved to sustain longterm participation.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 9, 2019

Experts argue teacher eval laws rarely backed by consistent research

Teacher evals are often heavily based on students' performance rather than their own, a practice many educators and teachers unions find concerning.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 8, 2019

Actively engaging students boosts attendance

Through several school partnerships, the University of Rochester's Warner School of Education examined what set apart high- and low-attendance schools with similar demographics.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 8, 2019

Teacher reluctance, funds still present hurdle for emerging tech in classrooms

By getting comfortable with new technologies and finding avenues to finance them, educators can encourage students to use these tools.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 7, 2019

Parkland shooting commission recommends arming teachers

The panel investigating the February massacre also said the school system's security program and local law enforcement were partially to blame.

By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 7, 2019

6 K-12 trends to watch in 2019

With the events of the past year as prologue, school climate and culture, new leadership models, and accountability, among others, will dominate the industry in the coming year.

By Roger Riddell , Linda Jacobson , Jessica Campisi • Jan. 7, 2019

Principal: Listening to, caring for staff's needs key to success

Chad Adams of Chicago's Sullivan High School also stresses the importance of building relationships with students to help them overcome adversity.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 4, 2019

Embracing families key to maximizing benefits for special ed students

A Boston school focused on serving students with disabilities emphasizes the importance of establishing trust and collaboration to ensure students get the services they need in the classroom.

By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 4, 2019

AASA's Ellerson Ng: Education policy 'cannot be a zero-sum game'

The School Superintendents Association's associate executive director of policy and advocacy shares how her role has evolved and what she sees coming in 2019.

By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 3, 2019

Wyoming education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Wisconsin education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019