Ed Dept awards $123M in grants promoting STEM innovation

The Education Innovation and Research Program (EIR) funds will target underserved students and areas, including rural populations.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 30, 2019

Report: Authentic learning could improve elementary math instruction

Shifting toward more student engagement in math requires school and district leaders to collaborate with teacher preparation programs, according to a report from 100Kin10.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 25, 2019

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STEM

From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.

By K-12 Dive staff

3 real-world curricula that teach career readiness

Experts say hands-on experiences help students make connections between their education and their futures.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 25, 2019

Portfolios expand options to demonstrate students' learning

Models like graduate profiles can showcase proficiency in a broader range of skills, providing a better portrait of what students know post-graduation.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 25, 2019

What do you tell young students wanting to know where babies come from?

With some states averse to tackling sex ed even with teens and many parents unsure how to approach those conversations, addressing these issues remains contentious.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 25, 2019

5 communities receive $30K in grants supporting SEL

The grants will help the communities implement the findings of the Aspen Institute's National Commission on Social, Emotional and Academic Development.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 20, 2019

3 ways educators can give weight to student voice

Including students in classroom decisions and hearing their concerns when choices affect them can boost engagement at all grade levels, experts say.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 18, 2019

Large print books can boost comprehension, put students at ease

Nearly half of students in a national study said they felt less reading anxiety when they read a book with a large print format.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 18, 2019

Salesforce provides $18.2M in grants to bolster math, computer science education

The cloud-based software company is among household names like Google and the National 4-H Council that have created grants to improve education, particularly in the STEM fields.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 18, 2019

Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy

Recent state legislation nationwide focuses on including mental health and sexual abuse education in curricula.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 18, 2019

Khan Academy offering new line of resources to districts

Anecdotal evidence suggests positive gains, though experts say more research is needed.

By Natalie Gross • Sept. 18, 2019

Data platform connecting schools with art organizations expanding to six cities

Created by a Chicago nonprofit, Artlook ​combines administrative and school-level data with information on arts organizations looking to partner with schools.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 13, 2019

Arts educators cite needs for more research on academic benefits

The role of the arts in STEM and examining data from "arts-rich" schools were among highlights during day one of the Arts Education Partnership conference.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 12, 2019

Curricular Counsel: How a rural, low-income district uses partnerships to 'find a way'

Greene County Schools CAO Frank Creech says a mindset of 'I don't know how to do this, but I'll find a way' is key to expanding learning opportunities with limited resources in the North Carolina district.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2019

Projects provide broader view of students' SEL progress

Finding ways to assess social-emotional learning skills can give educators a more holistic view of a student and more well-rounded teaching strategies.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 11, 2019

Arts infusion across curriculum fosters creativity, problem solving

Often overlooked in favor of subjects measured by standardized tests, the arts are gaining ground again as a pathway to soft-skills employers seek.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 11, 2019

33 states adopted 57 computer science ed policies since 2018

An annual study from Code.org and the Computer Science Teachers Association shows states allocated more than $123 million for computer science professional development from 2016 through 2021.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 11, 2019

Designing effective classrooms for multilingual students requires intent, flexibility

U.S. Department of Education data shows the number of EL students growing across all regions, necessitating strategic planning in all districts.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 4, 2019

VR tours introduce special needs students to new schools in stress-free environment

Along with the virtual tours, Massachusetts' Danvers Public Schools is also using assistive technology to help students on the autism spectrum practice social interactions.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 4, 2019

Report: Students ready for complex civic conversations, nuanced instruction

An analysis of 11,000 letters to the president from 2016 suggests students are more prepared to be civically engaged than previously thought.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 4, 2019

DC school weaves focus on character-building into academics to measure SEL

Capital City Public Charter School's approach stems from research linking soft skills to cognitive development.

By Natalie Gross • Sept. 4, 2019

Growing number of states passing LGBT-inclusive history curricula

But experts say these lessons should be woven into history curricula rather than standing out as separate.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 28, 2019

New grant program will focus on executive function, math

Targeted to Title I schools serving grades 3-8, the NewSchools Venture Fund initiative will pair teachers with researchers and developers to design instructional tools.

By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 22, 2019

First-day relationship-building key to setting student expectations, boosting success

One English teacher based in Brazil says she doesn't even bring out the syllabus until students know they are the biggest priority.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 21, 2019

Report: More states setting higher 'proficiency' standards on assessments

But some education leaders argue the term continues to create confusion.

By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 21, 2019