Districts weigh cutting gifted programs as inclusivity lags

The programs tend to be filled with affluent, white students due to a skewed playing field in screening processes.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 11, 2019

Pre-to-3: App uses medical model to screen for dyslexia

​Children can administer the assessment themselves, and teachers get resources on how to respond if students are missing key literacy milestones. 

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 11, 2019

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Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

Curricular Counsel: How New York's Baldwin schools add relevance to college- and career-readiness

The district forges community partnerships to connect students with hands-on professional experiences and is reimagining learning spaces to mimic modern work environments.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 9, 2019

Amid limited research, educators find success with flipped classroom model

Early success with the approach, which has students consume traditional lecture material at home, led one Michigan school to expand it building-wide. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 9, 2019

CTE programs evolve as tech transforms vocational fields

Auto shop is among programs most transformed by tech as electric and self-driving cars necessitate teaching new procedures, like replacing high-voltage battery cells.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 9, 2019

Why comics are making their way into math lessons

The medium's visual nature has proven effective for introducing students to complex topics and concepts.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 2, 2019

Climate change is hot — and there are plenty of free resources for schools

Student concern is rising, but instruction on the controversial topic seems to be on the decline. 

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 2, 2019

Digital leadership, not just citizenship, key to preparing students for future

Among competencies identified in a Deloitte Consulting and MIT Sloan Management Review project are digital literacy, being a team builder and knowing how to collaborate.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 2, 2019

5 steps for aligning assessment, literacy instruction for young readers

Educational service centers in Ohio partner with districts to develop successful personalized literacy programs supporting state 3rd-grade reading mandates.

By Robert Marino, Lauren DeJulio and Angela Guarneri • Oct. 2, 2019

Prevention education: Saying more than just "no"

See the five critical components to effective prevention, plus evidence-based tools for your school.

By Zach Wagner, Senior Vice President of Product Strategy, EVERFI • Oct. 1, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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