Attention for negative behavior breeds more

University of Missouri College of Education researchers found students receiving attention from teachers for bad behavior had more problems with emotional regulation and concentration.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 9, 2016

High percentage of schools reporting zero bullying incidents called into question

More than 85% of Texas and Florida school districts reported no incidents on the basis of race, sex or disability during the 2013-14 school year, but experts say the data can’t be true. 

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 9, 2016

South Carolina 'disturbing schools' offense gets kids arrested

When student behavior doesn’t meet the standards of disorderly conduct and no one is willing to press charges, school resource officers can cite young people for minor infractions.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 9, 2016

Oregon considers outdoor school for all

Voters will decide whether a portion of lottery funds should cover the cost of outdoor school for kids in every town, giving them environmental education that could shape their lives.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 8, 2016

Hundreds of teaching positions remain open in Baltimore

The city and county school systems are weeks away from the start of classes and still actively recruiting teachers for more than 100 vacancies each.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 8, 2016

CEEAS taking over ed in New Orleans juvenile detention center

The Center for Educational Excellence in Alternative Settings plans to update students’ IEPs before they leave detention and help ease their transition back to their original schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 8, 2016

1:1 success, gig economy and workforce diversity: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on Next Generation Science Standards, the pros and cons of institutional mergers and more right here.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 5, 2016

California legislators consider charter accountability

A legislative hearing in the state brought critics and supporters together to discuss their concerns over transparency laws, authorization processes and accountability.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 5, 2016

What's New Hampshire's secret to making virtual schools work?

At a time when virtual charter schools are widely condemned for poor performance, the state seems to have found a model that gets consistent results.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 5, 2016

Supreme Court says Virginia school can limit transgender bathroom use

A lower court’s ruling has been placed on hold while the high court decides whether to take rule on the transgender bathroom issue.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 5, 2016

AT&T to face $106K FCC fine for E-Rate violation

The telecomm company overcharged two Florida school districts by nearly $64,000, which the agency wants it to pay back along with a $106,425 fine.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 5, 2016

ESSA spurs shift to new state accountability models

With No Child Left Behind waivers now expired, states are officially starting the shift to the Every Student Succeeds Act's new requirements for multi-pronged accountability systems.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 4, 2016

New science standards urge shift from 'learning about' to 'figuring out'

The Next Generation Science Standards, adopted by 16 states and counting, make students think like scientists and encourage three-dimensional teaching and learning.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 3, 2016

Potential California accountability clash could be precursor for other states

The Every Student Succeeds Act has returned a good deal of power back to states, but as the federal government finishes rule-making, some may still see conflict. 

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 3, 2016

ACLU: California charters have exclusionary admissions policies

A report from the ACLU Foundation of Southern California and law firm Public Advocates says more than a fifth of the state's charters have admissions policies that keep some students out.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 2, 2016

What will happen to high opt-out schools under ESSA?

The feds have proposed sanctioning schools that do not get 95% participation in state standardized tests, and with a public comment period now closed, a decision is imminent.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 2, 2016

Report: $1B in federal investment has improved pre-K nationwide

New data from the US Department of Education shows federal funds helped 20 states assess and grade early childhood programs and get that information to families.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 2, 2016

Assessing with capstone projects, portfolios brings own share of pros, cons

Some schools use performance assessments to decide whether students have mastered the skills they need to graduate, absent passing scores on standardized tests.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 1, 2016

California bill proposes 'Seal of STEM' for high school grads

Legislation under consideration would create a special recognition for high school students who complete enough STEM courses to qualify.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 1, 2016

New Mexico superintendents criticize state grading system for schools

Four superintendents have come out in opposition, saying the value-added model is unclear and its results often do not make sense. 

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 1, 2016

Experts advise teaching finance basics as early as Pre-K

The National Finance Educators Council recommends pre-K finance lessons on decision-making, trading toys and consequences.

By Tara García Mathewson • Aug. 1, 2016

Former Los Angeles schools chief focusing on alternative juvenile detention

Former Los Angeles Unified superintendent John Deasy is now working to reduce recidivism through alternative juvenile prisons that offer yoga, meditation, art, counseling and athletics. 

By Tara García Mathewson • July 29, 2016

FCC alleges AT&T violated E-Rate in overcharging Florida schools

The federal agency argues AT&T should have automatically charged Florida schools and libraries the lowest price for telecomm services, but it collected an extra $63,760.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 29, 2016

4 strategies for improving the principal pipeline

Woodrow Wilson Foundation COO Stephanie Hull identifies methods for supporting and developing high-quality principals who can lead school improvement.

By Tara García Mathewson • July 29, 2016

Measuring the Impact: Food insecurity hits schools nationwide, stretches into higher ed

The food safety net, while fairly extensive in supporting K-12 students, nearly disappears for college-goers — but even for the youngest students, the summer months are tough. 

By Tara García Mathewson • July 28, 2016