Report: Most states fail to comply with federal special ed mandates

The most recent federal assessment of IDEA compliance indicates that the majority of states fall short. 

By Amelia Harper • July 25, 2018

Indiana district sees benefits from making healthcare more convenient for employees

An onsite clinic in Seymour Community Schools saves the district money while giving teachers easier access to healthcare.

By Linda Jacobson • July 24, 2018

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Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.

By K-12 Dive staff

Study: Personalized learning requires proper funding, greater district guidance

More government agencies and private organizations are willing to help with personalized learning, but teachers need guidance to be successful.

By Amelia Harper • July 24, 2018

Researchers connect prolonged digital media use, ADHD symptoms

A two-year study in Los Angeles found that 10th-graders who initially showed no ADHD symptoms were more likely to exhibit those symptoms with higher digital media use.

By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2018

Addressing reluctant adopters' concerns in tech plans yields long-term benefits

Some teachers have good reasons for being wary of new tech, but acknowledging and addressing their concerns can help bring them onboard.

By Amelia Harper • July 24, 2018

Are counselors stretched too thin to meet students' social-emotional needs?

Counselors in an Indiana school district found they spent less than half of their day actually counseling.

By Christina Vercelletto • July 24, 2018

Are students' constitutional rights being violated when they can't read at grade level?

While literacy is clearly essential to a productive, successful life, courts have ruled it is not explicitly guaranteed. 

By Christina Vercelletto • July 23, 2018

Study: Promoting growth mindset in teachers may pay dividends for students

Research shows that changing the way math teachers think about math and students can lead to academic gains.

By Amelia Harper • July 23, 2018

Chicago principal: Personalized learning is 'bottom up and teacher led'

As expected, a recent "landscape scan" of schools and districts using personalized learning shows significant growth over the past two years.

By Linda Jacobson • July 23, 2018

More cities implement universal pre-K when state, national efforts fall short

Chicago is considering a move to universal pre-K, joining cities such as New York, Boston and Washington.

By Amelia Harper • July 23, 2018

Arts programs can prevent summer learning loss

An evaluation shows that students who participate in the Summer Arts and Learning Academy in Baltimore lose less academic ground during the summer.

By Amelia Harper • July 23, 2018

University building pathway to college for rural K-12 students

The University of Iowa is working with K-12 schools to provide extra support in STEM courses to improve children's pathways to college.

By James Paterson • July 23, 2018

Gun rights advocates want instruction in schools, value of such programs unclear

A petition would create an Oregon ballot measure requiring safety instruction in 6th grade, but research suggests such programs won't likely improve safety. 

By Christina Vercelletto • July 20, 2018

Helping at-risk students address adverse experiences is critical

Butler University's Lori Desautels writes that trauma-informed approaches can lessen the impact on brain development, behavior and a variety of other educational and life outcomes.

By Roger Riddell • July 20, 2018

Study: Tennessee pre-K program shows disappointing results

According to one expert, higher rates of special education placement suggest that K-12 schools treat those who attended pre-K differently.

By Linda Jacobson • July 20, 2018

Districts experiment with housing solutions to attract, retain teachers

Initiatives to provide housing are varied and creative, but critics fear these efforts are not the best solutions.

By Amelia Harper • July 20, 2018

New ed tech developments benefit special needs students

New app options and devices can lower costs and help special education students fit in better with schoolmates.

By Amelia Harper • July 19, 2018

Gates Foundation funds resources to help schools 'unlock time'

The initiative includes a survey tool that allows school leaders to see where they could use time more efficiently.

By Linda Jacobson • July 19, 2018

Physician training inspires new approach to supporting early-career teachers

A university dean of education is developing a new three-year model to better prepare beginning teachers for the challenges that lie ahead.

By Amelia Harper • July 19, 2018

What makes some SEL programs more successful than others?

Social-emotional learning can be a successful turnaround model if school leaders involve the extended community. 

By Christina Vercelletto • July 19, 2018

What do virtual reality, BuzzFeed quizzes and essay writing have in common?

Teacher Carissa Peck uses technology to pepper her English language arts class and students turn into better writers for her effort.

By Lauren Barack • July 18, 2018

Teaching kids to love school, even as they struggle

Learning is a series of trying, failing and trying again.

By Lauren Barack • July 18, 2018

Strong curriculum empowers students to develop their voices

Affording students a variety of opportunities to be heard is crucial to developing a sense of autonomy and responsibility for learning.

By Lauren Barack • July 18, 2018

Injecting civics, history into school day doesn't require curriculum overhaul

Tapping into professional development sessions, for example, can help educators learn how to bring social studies back into classrooms while accounting for sensitive issues around race, gender and class.

By Lauren Barack • July 18, 2018

Competition can beef up math skills

Contests can engage students who are eager to expand their learning. 

By Lauren Barack • July 18, 2018