Top teaching colleges start students in the classroom early

In order to be successful, teaching students need to meet a high bar, practice the craft, and integrate technology.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 21, 2015

Former administrator traces beginnings of education crisis

The former superintendent of Tucson Unified School District says something's wrong when the best teachers question teaching the neediest students.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 21, 2015

What's at the root of teacher shortages?

A Colorado administrator said the district's efficient and nurturing culture aided his ability to attract higher caliber candidates.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 21, 2015

As E-rate expands broadband access, more questions arise

One expert questions if schools and teachers are ready for the possibilities more technology offers.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 20, 2015

Lessons from Common Core testing — without the data

District Administration looks at how districts can improve, even before results from the latest round of tests are available.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 20, 2015

CDC: Schools should hit snooze button on start times

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are pushing policymakers to take on a notoriously unpopular project: changing school start times.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 20, 2015

Districts see no usefulness, eliminate class rank

More high schools are doing away with the ranking system, saying it is no longer relevant to college applications and fails to measure student learning. 

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 20, 2015

PA governor favors charter cuts for floundering district

The Chester Upland School District has been in financial upheaval for years. Now Gov. Tom Wolf says charter school funding has got to go.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 20, 2015

N Carolina standards swap requires extra dollars

A legislative committee says the state’s decision to overhaul Common Core will require money for new textbooks and teacher hires.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 19, 2015

'Perfect storm' of political, budget factors behind teacher shortage

Experts say low salaries, nasty wars over school reform, and a lack of mentors are keeping potential educators away.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 19, 2015

How to craft an effective anti-bullying policy

An estimated 30% of districts don't have a policy to protect students from harassment, often in violation of state laws. What does it take to write a good one?

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 19, 2015

States likely to get more say in school accountability

Even if the rewrite of No Child Left Behind fails to clear the labyrinthine Congressional process, states are likely to get more flexibility.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 19, 2015

Tracing the school-to-prison pipeline

Lobbying and contracts help support zero-tolerance policies, but some states are trying to stem the flow

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 19, 2015

New PD from Hobsons, Gallup focuses on teachers' strengths

The partnership will use online courses and in-person coaching to help teachers develop their particular aptitudes.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 18, 2015

Indiana to study teacher shortages

A state legislative committee devoted to looking at its education issues has added falling teacher candidate numbers to its list.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 18, 2015

Teachers need more, better feedback to improve

Current feedback structures often fail to provide administrators and teachers the space they need to have productive conversations.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 18, 2015

Ed Dept fighting preschool program cuts

House and Senate budgets outline big cuts to key Obama programs including expanded early education access.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 18, 2015

New York opt-outs obscure test results

Due to the large number of students who chose not to take state tests, education officials are facing a statistical gray area.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 17, 2015

Texas districts with failing schools could face state intervention

According to a law slated to go into effect Sept. 1, districts with consistently low-performing schools could be stripped of their authority.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 17, 2015

School BMI screening may not prevent childhood obesity

A new report finds that reports for parents on students’ Body Mass Index have little overall impact on student health. 

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 17, 2015

Florida district faces end of $100M Gates grant

As Hillsborough County School District grapples with a budget crunch, fears are mounting over the looming end of the grant and the future of programs it funded.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 17, 2015

Des Moines takes new approach to equity

The district has focused on redirecting resources toward the neediest schools and de-emphasizing test scores.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 14, 2015

Court fines Washington state $100K per day over school funding

The state legislature failed to craft a compliance plan for the state Supreme Court’s previous mandate to fully fund schools.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 14, 2015

San Francisco to add computer science for all students

In an interview with Education Week, the district’s STEM chief said he hopes other districts follow suit. 

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 14, 2015

Pittsburgh adopts online badges to reward summer learning

The Pittsburgh City of Learning gives students a digital portfolio of skills learned to show prospective employers or colleges.

By Kate Schimel • Aug. 14, 2015