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Report: Black students with disabilities suspended more than white peers
The data comes as Education Betsy Secretary DeVos reconsiders Obama-era policies on both special education and discipline.
By Linda Jacobson • April 23, 2018 -
How will ESSA financial data regulations affect school spending equity?
The federal law mandates more transparency, but outside forces sometimes skew spending at the local level.
By Amelia Harper • April 23, 2018 -
Researchers: NC leadership academies fill high-needs school positions, but performance flat
Despite high placement rates in disadvantaged schools, graduates of North Carolina's Regional Leadership Academies perform about the same as traditional peers — though the program costs twice as much.
By Roger Riddell • April 19, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Former Education Secretary Duncan: Parkland teens are 'moving this country'
School leaders also discussed innovative professional learning on the ASU+GSV Summit's final day.
By Linda Jacobson • April 19, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Sessions on SEL, personalized learning kick off ASU+GSV Summit
The day also saw former President George W. Bush reflect on his signature education policy.
By Linda Jacobson • April 17, 2018 -
Oklahoma teachers return to classrooms following additional $50M pledge from lawmakers
Nearly two weeks after teachers statewide walked out to protest low pay and poor conditions, schools are slowly reopening this week.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 17, 2018 -
In Chicago, investment in principals pays off
A district once named the worst public school system in the country is now heavily cited as a model for urban education turnaround.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 17, 2018 -
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ESSA pilot spurs states' interest in performance assessment
Districts increase efforts to design assessments "that make sense for kids."
By Linda Jacobson • April 16, 2018 -
How educational researchers should communicate with policymakers
Researchers must take a more humble approach to see success, said an expert during the American Educational Research Association conference.
By Shalina Chatlani • April 16, 2018 -
Study: Racial segregation remains constant over 15-year period
Though socioeconomic segregation fell 1.8%, many districts continue to struggle with integrating students 64 years after Brown v. Board of Education.
By Roger Riddell • April 16, 2018 -
Researchers: School start time discussions should also include middle schoolers
Students who got more sleep reported being less drowsy during the day, and the additional sleep has also been linked to better mental health.
By Linda Jacobson • April 16, 2018 -
America 'still a nation at risk,' education experts say
A bipartisan group of state and federal education leaders debated the progress the country has made since the release three decades ago of a groundbreaking report and the role the federal government has in moving the needle forward.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 16, 2018 -
Another state mandates more recess time
Arizona’s new law, however, leaves some of the details up to local districts.
By Linda Jacobson • April 13, 2018 -
States are slow to use ESSA testing flexibility
The federal law did not change the requirement for yearly math and ELA exams for students in grades 3-8, but it does encourage states to eliminate unnecessary tests.
By Amelia Harper • April 12, 2018 -
Study: Universal preschool is more effective than targeted programs at boosting reading scores
The researchers, however, found no significant impact on math scores among lower-income students.
By Amelia Harper • April 11, 2018 -
Better warnings would help schools filter teaching applicants with sexual abuse histories
New approaches are needed to prevent schools from “passing the trash” and exposing students to sexual predators.
By Amelia Harper • April 10, 2018 -
Deep Dive
2017 NAEP sees almost no growth in US students' math, reading scores
There were small increases in reading performance among 8th-graders, including English learners and students with disabilities.
By Linda Jacobson • April 10, 2018 -
Schools can flag potential threats with web filters
Since adopting a Chrome plug-in filter last summer, Missouri's Morgan County R-1 School District has reportedly avoided four crisis situations.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2018 -
True teacher pay has been dropping for years in most states, data shows
When researchers look at teacher's salaries compared to cost-of-living increases and comparative pay for other professions, the gap widens.
By Amelia Harper • April 9, 2018 -
Tennessee cuts two high school exams in English, chemistry
The move is part of an effort to reduce the standardized testing burden on students and teachers.
By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2018 -
Deep Dive
DeVos school safety listening sessions give opposition chance to voice discipline concerns
Critics argue the "listening sessions," part of the federal Commission on School Safety, should have been open to the press and included those who represent students affected by discipline disparities.
By Linda Jacobson • April 4, 2018 -
How much will NAEP's digital transition impact results on 'nation's report card'?
In a letter, Louisiana State Superintendent John White voices concerns ahead of the April 10 release of scores from last year's National Assessment of Educational Progress.
By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2018 -
Kentucky pension uproar grabs national spotlight amid larger debate on teacher benefits
The state, plus West Virginia and Oklahoma, have seen educators demonstrate over decisions around benefits and pay in recent weeks.
By Roger Riddell • April 2, 2018 -
Many TEACH grant recipients forced to repay funds as loans, study reveals
A federal program designed to draw teachers to high-need fields and schools is backfiring in many cases.
By Amelia Harper • March 29, 2018 -
Study: State pre-K programs should move beyond teaching basic skills
Research finds that children are not acquiring the language skills needed for later academic success.
By Linda Jacobson • March 29, 2018
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