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'Bomb cyclone' brings widespread school closure, but e-days loom as future solution
The giant winter storm brought poor road conditions, frigid temperatures that caused school heating issues, and a need for cities to use school parking lots to allow for snow plow access on roads.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Higher ed trends and K-12 administrators to watch: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on districts to watch, makerspaces and nontraditional classroom furniture here!
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 5, 2018 -
E-rate concerns rise in wake of net neutrality decision
Experts are largely concerned about modest changes in the short-term, but some have suggested cuts could come to the program's funding cap.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 5, 2018 -
New York governor commits to ending lunch shaming
The state is the latest to move on addressing the issue, which has also drawn bi-partisan support at the federal level.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 5, 2018 -
Rural administrator groups say broadband access, funding remain top tech challenges
Their smaller size, however, allows them to be more flexible and give administrators more ownership in what happens in schools.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Apprenticeships offer benefits for both students and businesses
Administrators can build support for such programs by touting student benefits like opportunities to earn money, college credit and training in high-demand career fields.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Study: Performance pay system leads to small gains in student learning
The Teacher Incentive Fund provided grants to help states and districts create such systems for teachers and principals in high-need schools.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 4, 2018 -
Nontraditional classroom furniture offers physical, cognitive benefits
In addition to helping students burn more calories, flexible seating options also more closely mimic seating options in many modern office environments.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2018 -
Deep Dive
5 K-12 administrators to watch in 2018
These school and district leaders excel at tackling the issues facing education, from stabilizing entire districts to implementing classroom tech and improving community engagement.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2018 -
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Deep DiveHow the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could affect K-12 education
Here's a cheat sheet for what the tax overhaul means for your field, and more.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 29, 2017 -
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Deep DiveLiteracy, music and teachers as innovation engines: The 10 most-read K-12 stories of 2017
With 2018 just beginning, take a look back at Education Dive's most popular features of the past year.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 26, 2017 -
Texas pilot letting districts determine how they want to be graded
The participating districts will be able to continue using the measures they choose after the pilot ends.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Educator expense deduction doesn't cover amount most have to spend
Teachers spend an average of $530 out of their own pockets each year on supplies — and for many, that number can easily climb to $1,000.
By Amelia Harper • Dec. 22, 2017 -
New York state first to implement mental health ed across all grades
The new curriculum will include elements such as personal responsibility for mental health and recognizing signs and symptoms of mental illness.
By Amelia Harper • Dec. 22, 2017 -
86% of teachers report being impacted by changes or reforms in recent years
Some 56% say the changes have been "way too much" or "too much," though close to a third contend the amount of change was "just about right."
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 21, 2017 -
UPDATED: Congress provides CHIP funding in budget stopgap
The program was set to run out of money in early 2018, but is now funded through March.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 21, 2017 -
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Report: Principals underprepared amid pre-K's spread
New Jersey is spotlighted by researchers in particular due to its combination of a high-quality public pre-K program and the lack of requirement for college-level early-childhood coursework for principals.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
DeVos calls for more innovation during Rethink School Summit
Charter operators and independent schools were largely represented at the Tuesday event.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 20, 2017 -
Trend toward partisan school board elections raises concerns
With North Carolina as the latest state to see an increase in partisan school board elections, how does this affect representation?
By Amelia Harper • Dec. 20, 2017 -
California commission changes requirements for special ed teachers
Goals of the commission’s decision include identifying students with special needs earlier and having educators who can more effectively work in an inclusion model.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 19, 2017 -
How has the cyber charter landscape changed in the past year?
In an update to its 2016 investigation of the sector, Education Week notes that the schools now have a strong ally at the U.S. Department of Education.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2017 -
DeVos considers delaying Obama-era special education rule
States would be required to spend more on early intervention if the percentage of minority students in special education programs exceeds certain limits.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Survey: Educators across political spectrum not sold on school choice
Many teachers, principals and district superintendents report skepticism of charter schools, vouchers and tax-credit scholarships, including some who voted for President Donald Trump.
By Amelia Harper • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Concerns about access to K-12 content linger ahead of net neutrality vote
The Federal Communications Commission is expected to repeal the rules, which could potentially see some content providers charging a premium for delivery at higher speeds.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 14, 2017 -
More states choosing chronic absenteeism rate as major school success indicator
California, like many other states, needs to address the impact of the growing number of students who aren’t making it to school.
By Amelia Harper • Dec. 14, 2017
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