Should students use realistic weapons in school plays?

While school theater productions can offer valuable perspectives on real-life topics, school leaders need to weigh options in the current environment.

By Amelia Harper • July 3, 2018

NYC teachers now eligible for paid parental leave

In an effort to retain teachers and improve working conditions, the New York City Department of Education will offer teachers six weeks of paid leave to care for new family members.

By Amelia Harper • July 2, 2018

House Democrats seek answers on child care, educational services for detained immigrant children

The facilities are required to conduct educational assessments of immigrant children within 72 hours of their arrival. 

By Linda Jacobson • July 2, 2018

Nonprofit updates popular digital citizenship materials

As digital tools change, so too must the way educators teach children how to be safe online.

By Lauren Barack • July 2, 2018

Combatting student tardiness with kiosks and an SIS

Kristi Miller of Florida's Marion County Public Schools writes that by holding students more accountable, they are arriving to class earlier and losing less learning time.

By Kristi Miller • July 2, 2018

More school districts turn to online security services to monitor threats

A North Carolina district will use a service that searches for keywords in social media that may pose a threat.

By Amelia Harper • July 2, 2018

NTSB offers recommendations in the wake of recent school bus crashes

In its final report, the agency is urging the use of seat belts, improved technology and more intensive oversight of drivers.

By Amelia Harper • June 29, 2018

Detroit schools superintendent proposes expansion of pathways to college

High school students could potentially earn college credit through collaboration with higher education institutions and community partners, such as the zoo.

By Linda Jacobson • June 29, 2018

Arts teachers lack training in working with students who have special needs

The Kennedy Center's Jenna Gabriel writes that the arts provide increased opportunities for inclusion.

By Linda Jacobson • June 29, 2018

Principal suggests ways to support students who have been separated from parents

Using crisis teams and appropriately placing students in classrooms even without official records can ease the transition for children experiencing trauma because of immigration policies.

By Amelia Harper • June 29, 2018

Getting kids to embrace reading is only part of the fun

Summer reading programs are getting a makeover with escape rooms, ukulele workshops and Harry Potter birthday parties.

By Lauren Barack • June 28, 2018

SCOTUS deems unions' 'agency' fees unconstitutional

Unions call the decision "a rallying point," vow to remain a "vibrant force for working people."

By Linda Jacobson • June 28, 2018

East St. Louis school district working to become catalyst for community improvement

The district is partnering with families and the community to help save the impoverished city.

By Amelia Harper • June 28, 2018

School, district tech specialists talk challenges, strategies at ISTE 2018

How can technology coaches get teachers on board with new initiatives or manage burnout in their roles?

By Roger Riddell • June 28, 2018

Federal commission focuses on mental health and improving school security measures

At the commission's "listening session" in Kentucky, the topics of gun restrictions and arming teachers received little attention, but expanding school vouchers and cellphone age limits were mentioned as possible solutions.

By Amelia Harper • June 28, 2018

Changing classroom layouts impacts students' academic, emotional outcomes

School culture is also key — from educators modeling empathy to helping students feel they belong — among crucial building blocks to motivating students to learn.

By Lauren Barack • June 27, 2018

Bringing career readiness skills into the school day

Administrators should consider offering ways to master work skills throughout the K-12 educational experience.

By Lauren Barack • June 27, 2018

Why students should have more agency in their learning

When students have a voice in their education, they can become more motivated to learn.

By Lauren Barack • June 27, 2018

Seattle schools support students through HS transition

Students need guardrails as they advance into what can be a time of increased risk between childhood and adulthood.

By Lauren Barack • June 27, 2018

Unions' 'agency' fees violate 1st Amendment, U.S. Supreme Court rules

The victory for an Illinois child-support specialist is expected to have a significant effect on teachers unions. 

By Linda Jacobson • June 27, 2018

District leaders generally support California's flexible school finance formula

Survey responses, however, show smaller districts struggle with parent and community engagement and think the former funding system allowed them to better serve some groups of students.

By Linda Jacobson • June 27, 2018

Survey reveals no increase in bullying despite concerns over the 'Trump effect'

The report, however, notes that roughly one in five high school students still experiences bullying at school.

By Amelia Harper • June 27, 2018

Kansas Supreme Court rules on school funding plan

The court ruled that a $522 million increase over five years is not sufficient to meet the need, but is giving the legislature another year to fix the issue.

By Amelia Harper • June 27, 2018

Tuesday at ISTE 2018: 'Tech Rabbi' inspires, ISTE U announced, educators 'Ditch the Textbook'

The K-12 IT mega-gathering rolled into its second day with a GM partnership around artificial intelligence and more.

By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2018

State funds to support suicide prevention training in Colorado schools

The state is among those with the highest suicide rates in the country.

By Linda Jacobson • June 26, 2018