Cross-school collaboration seeks to empower small districts in 5 states

Small school districts face unique challenges, but a new program is exploring the possibility of addressing some by building cross-school professional learning communities.

By Amelia Harper • Dec. 5, 2017

Most Disruptive Idea: District Cooperatives/Collaboratives

School districts have found strength in numbers, joining forces to leverage their collective resources and buying power amid ongoing budget austerity nationwide.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2017

Stricter school nutrition guidelines delayed for now

Current sodium levels, flavored milk and non-whole grain menu items can remain in place through the 2018-19 school year.

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 4, 2017

Policy of the Year: The Every Student Succeeds Act

Ongoing implementation has graduated the nation's primary K-12 law from 2016's Obsession of the Year to 2017's Policy of the Year. And there's a lot to take in.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2017

The K-12 Education Dive Awards for 2017

The 2017 Dive Awards for K-12 Education recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These administrators, districts and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

By Roger Riddell , Linda Jacobson • Dec. 4, 2017

Cool courses, HEA and Khan: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on institutional assistance to low-income students and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 1, 2017

Data analysis highlights status of K-12 facilities infrastructure

Despite an average age of 44 years, 76% of schools surveyed by the National Center for Education Statistics said their buildings were in "good" or "excellent" condition.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 1, 2017

National recognition program aims to evaluate school-based health centers

The program gives school-based health centers a way to demonstrate how they benefit students and the school communities they serve.

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 1, 2017

Survey: Public school parents less satisfied with engagement opportunities

The survey asked parents, for example, whether they are encouraged to visit and observe classrooms and whether teacher conferences accommodate their schedules.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 30, 2017

Gallup poll: Superintendents see high-quality teacher, principal candidates waning

Some 66% of district superintendents report a declining number of new, highly qualified teacher candidates, with 43% additionally reporting declines in principal candidates.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 29, 2017

Special ed practices vary greatly from state to state, report reveals

States with the highest numbers of students classified with special needs were less likely to agree that the number was correct. 

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 29, 2017

Next-Gen Science Standards making lessons fun, but costly

Simple science experiment supplies like vinegar and baking soda, for example, can run a minimum of $50 for a group of 150 students.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 28, 2017

Announcing the nominees for the 2017 K-12 Dive Awards

Ahead of the Dec. 4 reveal of this year's winners, take a look at the complete list of this year's nominees.

By Roger Riddell , Linda Jacobson • Nov. 28, 2017

Advocate tries new approach to developing child sexual abuse prevention curriculum

Montana House Bill 298, which passed this year, encourages the state education agency to raise awareness of abuse and increase efforts to prevent it.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 27, 2017

Survey: High demand for tech industry to offer more apprenticeships, classroom support

OZY and SurveyMonkey's recent "OZY Poll on the Future of Work" found respondents reporting a desire for a more hands-on approach to education from industry.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 27, 2017

Opioid epidemic is raising absenteeism, special ed placement

Schools typically address drug education issues in late elementary or middle school, but the increased availability of opioids has pushed the need for such education even earlier.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 27, 2017

What would FCC proposal to ditch net neutrality mean for K-12?

The move could see some resource providers' content delivered at faster speeds than others.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 22, 2017

Virginia considers factors beyond test scores in new accreditation system

The state will also look at how much a school is improving, whether it is narrowing achievement gaps and absenteeism rates.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 21, 2017

Massachusetts legislation allows instruction in students' home language

Supporters of the bill, including some members of the legislature, said they know English immersion doesn’t work for every student.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 20, 2017

Gee, dyslexia and coding: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on efforts to address dyslexia in the classroom and more here!

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 17, 2017

Report outlines ways to improve learning opportunities for students in rural areas

New research recommends Congress extend funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program and help schools better access Medicaid funding.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 17, 2017

Senate version of tax bill would double teacher deduction to $500

Previous tax reform proposals from the Senate and House suggested cutting the deduction all together.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 16, 2017

Report: In making changes, many states leave key Common Core components intact

While it doesn't make direct comparisons, Achieve's new report finds the standards mostly remain as intended following adjustments in states that made revisions.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 14, 2017

Iowa joins states proposing school climate surveys in ESSA plans

The surveys would fulfill a requirement for a school quality or student success indicator in the state's accountability system.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 13, 2017

As devices replace textbooks, should students be charged fees?

State laws requiring public schools to provide free textbooks to students must be updated with the times, and so too must funding, as an ongoing debate in Ohio shows.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 13, 2017