How to boost post-high school success

One New Jersey district is finding success using video chats with professional and ensuring college and career readiness before high school.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 16, 2019

Are assessments the best predictors of students' abilities?

New research shows using exams as a projection method sometimes lead to biases against certain groups of students, such as a particular gender or race.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 16, 2019

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Learning Loss

Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments. 

By K-12 Dive staff

New learning model success starts with principals' support

An instructional coach suggests that when leaders allow and encourage educators to collaborate, schools have a better shot at successfully implementing models like project-based learning.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 16, 2019

Gates Foundation to invest $10M in curriculum PD

The grants won't aim to develop new curricula, but rather to help teachers more effectively use existing resources and adjust them to their needs.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2019

Cybersecurity a must in curriculum in increasingly digital classrooms

An ability to responsibly navigate online threats is as critical as grasping life skills taught in home economics — and educators must learn, too.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 9, 2019

Extracurricular clubs expand SEL, soft skills opportunities

After-school program involvement enables students to put academic lessons into practice and refine skills including collaboration, empathy and more.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 9, 2019

5G internet to expand utility of cutting-edge curricular tools

Faster internet speeds will only expand student access and opportunities via tech such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 9, 2019

School network emphasizes collaboration in personalized learning model

Despite a plethora of tech tools and rhetoric centered around personalization, the EL Education network's approach prioritizes peer-to-peer socialization.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 9, 2019

6 K-12 trends to watch in 2019

With the events of the past year as prologue, school climate and culture, new leadership models, and accountability, among others, will dominate the industry in the coming year.

By Roger Riddell , Linda Jacobson , Jessica Campisi • Jan. 7, 2019

How can school, district leaders help students learn to read?

Literacy is one of the most important aspects of education, but the teaching methods and achievement metrics employed often aren't in line with research.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 7, 2019

Alabama students to plan, promote rock concerts

Students in multiple career-focused programs, including culinary arts and construction, will also be part of organizing the shows.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 2, 2019

Rhode Island education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Ohio education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

New Jersey education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Minnesota education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Maine education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Kentucky education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Georgia education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Florida education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Arkansas education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Alaska education policy

EDITOR'S NOTE: While this list is extensive, it is not complete and will continue to be updated. Know of any legislation that's not on this list? Let us know here. February After Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposed a $20 million cut to education funding in a supplemental budget bill...

By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Doodling builds confidence, memory

Research published in Applied Cognitive Psychology showed those who were able to sketch during a call had a 29% better recollection than those who didn’t.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 19, 2018

Are alternative assessments better-suited to evaluate students?

With traditional testing upping student stress while not measuring soft skills, some schools are ditching the method in favor of other assessment methods.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 19, 2018

Career planning helps middle-schoolers prepare for the future

Early exposure to job pathways can help students see how what they learn in class is relevant to their futures. 

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 19, 2018

Students learn to pivot by example when lessons don't go as planned

A Colorado educator learned firsthand that, when lessons don't work out as intended, letting students see teachers adapt to the situation demonstrates valuable life skills.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 19, 2018