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

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

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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

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

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

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

Independent Denver charter considers joining a network

The Rocky Mountain Prep network has been growing by adding its own sites and by absorbing previously independent charter schools.

By Linda Jacobson • July 18, 2018

Study rebuffs long-standing argument that money doesn't improve outcomes

Researchers found that a 21.7% increase in per-pupil spending throughout 12 years of school eliminated the educational attainment gap between children from low-income and non-poor families.

By Christina Vercelletto • July 18, 2018

Location, planning key for school data centers

Districts must ensure that data centers are accessible, outfitted for adequate temperatures and other conditions, and that contingency plans are in place for worst-case scenarios.

By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2018

Effective mentorship crucial to new teacher success

Three recent studies establish a correlation between quality mentors during student teaching and the success of beginning teachers.

By Amelia Harper • July 18, 2018

NPC 2018: Principals must avoid these 6 legal hazards

Erring on the side of caution can save administrators headaches in these key scenarios.

By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2018

Some school districts bowing out of dress code wars

Illinois' Evanston Township High School District 202, for instance, relaxed its dress code after deciding the battle was distracting staff.

By Amelia Harper • July 18, 2018

The digitization of the classroom

The rise of digitalization in schools means that ‘traditional’ teaching is evolving, and technologies are taking over classrooms.

July 17, 2018

Higher K-12 proficiency standards haven't bred higher test scores

A recent study compares the rigor of each state's standards and their impact on student achievement.

By Amelia Harper • July 17, 2018

The 4 marks of a school with an inquiry-based model

Whether it's called genius hour, project-based learning or design thinking, the educational approach makes students the pilots of their own learning. 

By Christina Vercelletto • July 17, 2018

How can schools test student collaboration skills?

Project Lead the Way is trying a number of approaches to test students, from using "tech-laden" items to artificial intelligence.

By Amelia Harper • July 17, 2018

Poll: A third of parents fear for their children's safety at school

As district leaders prepare for the new school year, "these are the issues that we are really talking about," New Rochelle, NY, Superintendent Brian Osborne said of the results.

By Linda Jacobson • July 17, 2018

Advocates push replacing letter grades with more specific success metrics

The A-F school "grading" system is under fire in states from Ohio to Florida, as advocates want school accountability measures to convey more specifics to the school community.  

By Christina Vercelletto • July 16, 2018

Cybersecurity CTE programs on the rise

The push comes amid a skills shortage projected to hit 3.5 million unfilled jobs in the high-demand sector over the next three years.

By Roger Riddell • July 16, 2018

Examining research key to maximizing ROI on ed tech

Examining other districts' best practices, hearing from educators already using a tool, and keeping teachers in the loop can help schools and districts avoid costly errors.

By Amelia Harper • July 16, 2018

Leading a successful school district brings its own set of challenges

The superintendent of a small, but high-performing district focuses on social-emotional learning to maintain excellence.

By Amelia Harper • July 16, 2018