Amazon's HQ2 set for Virginia, NYC: What does it mean for schools?

The new headquarters could bring expanded STEM and career-and-technical ed opportunities, as well as a handful of logistical nightmares.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 14, 2018

State-run school districts prove hard to turn around

The third and newest leader of Tennessee’s Achievement School District focuses on community connections to improve low-performing schools.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 14, 2018

School turnaround chief: Collaboration — not forced takeovers — effective in saving failing schools

The head of Georgia’s school turnaround efforts says pairing leaders with business executives will help these schools get back on track.

By Lucy Hood • Nov. 12, 2018

What will midterms 'blue wave' mean for K-12 ed policy?

A panel of education experts, including National Education Association President Lily Eskelsen García, convened Friday to discuss the potential impacts of last week's elections on the nation's schools.

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 12, 2018

Only one state comes close to having all the elements of a strong pre-K program, report finds

Several gubernatorial candidates' platforms included early education, and a National Institute for Early Education Research report aims to guide winners.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 9, 2018

Special report: An in-depth look at California's First 5 early-childhood initiative

Twenty years ago, the Golden State voted in favor of a celebrity's tobacco tax plan to improve young children's health, well-being and school readiness. Did it make a difference?

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 8, 2018

More California school administrators gain skills as early-childhood leaders

With an early-learning advocate just elected governor, the state's First 5 commissions say it's time to link preschool and K-12 data to boost student success.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 8, 2018

Nearly 1,800 educators ran for office in the midterms. Here's who won

This year's midterms saw more educator candidates than any other election cycle. How many will serve in public office?

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 7, 2018

District requires high-schoolers to wear ID badges in wake of shooting incident

The move by Florida's Marion County Public Schools follows an April incident in which a former student fired a gun into a classroom.

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 6, 2018

NASBE urges states to focus on lowest-performing students in ESSA plans

A new brief from the National Association of State Boards of Education highlights what two states are doing to increase achievement growth among this population.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 6, 2018

Trump is scrapping Obama ed groundwork one policy at a time — and there's likely more to come

The current administration hasn't hesitated to eliminate some of its predecessor's cornerstone education policies. Which have been cut, and which could be next?

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 6, 2018

$75M allocation aims to produce 3,700 teachers in high-demand fields

California lawmakers hope the additional funds for teacher residency programs will gain more bilingual teachers, improve retention rates and boost diversity.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 5, 2018

Nevada district to initiate random student search policy

A spike in the number of guns confiscated from students led to the decision by the Clark County School District, the nation’s fifth-largest.

By Lucy Hood • Nov. 5, 2018

State-funded coaches, support staff addressing chronic absenteeism

Oregon, which has chronically high absenteeism rates, also is offering online resources for educators and parents to help boost attendance.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 5, 2018

Principals a vital part of special education success

However, many have little training in managing these programs. Here are some strategies.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 2, 2018

NCTQ: Many states don't consider teacher effectiveness in layoffs, dismissals

Fewer than half of states require school districts to use teacher effectiveness data in these decisions, the report says.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 1, 2018

One California county epitomizes positive impact of home visiting amid national trend

To reduce child maltreatment rates, Santa Cruz's First 5 organization has worked to spread evidence-based intervention programs — with effective results.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 30, 2018

Analysis: Voucher program favors students from wealthier, higher-performing schools

Voters in Arizona are set to decide if the controversial program will be expanded to make all public school students eligible.

By Lucy Hood • Oct. 29, 2018

How can principals bring more attention, resources to student mental health?

About 32% of adolescents have an anxiety disorder, and 12% of students ages 12 to 17 experienced at least one major depressive episode in the past year.

By Amelia Harper • Oct. 29, 2018

Despite Trump's efforts, schools still have support options for trans students

As the administration seeks to define "transgender" out of existence, a social worker details how schools can continue offering protections and validating students in this community. 

By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 26, 2018

One more state may abandon elected schools chiefs

A measure on the South Carolina's ballot will let voters decide whether the role should be appointed by the governor, which would leave just a dozen states still electing the position.

By Amelia Harper • Oct. 26, 2018

As choice options expand, report urges quality schools for all students

Choice can create unintended consequences, such as lengthy commutes and more segregation, research from the Learning Policy Institute shows.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 25, 2018

11 principals to receive Ed Dept leadership awards

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said this year's recipients of the Terrel H. Bell Awards for Outstanding School Leadership exemplified vision and effort that enabled a diverse pool of students to succeed.

By Amelia Harper • Oct. 24, 2018

Early-childhood advocates see cannabis challenges rise as tobacco sales fall

As more states consider legalizing marijuana, California's First 5 agencies are on the forefront of educating the public about cannabis use impacts on pregnant women and in homes with young children.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 23, 2018

Students draft measure calling for gun control, school mental health resources

Students from across the country met in Washington, D.C., to draft the bill that pushes for universal background checks and increasing the minimum gun purchasing age to 21, among other policies.

By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 23, 2018