Design thinking can build creativity and empathy in any classroom

Using the human-centered approach offers ways to solve a variety of problems, not just tech-related ones.

By Amelia Harper • July 6, 2018

Easing beginning teachers into the role may help them succeed

Denver Public Schools is experimenting with a new associate teacher program that allows beginning educators to teach part time while they learn from mentors.

By Amelia Harper • July 6, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

Curriculum

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

By K-12 Dive staff

Learning handwriting in the digital age

Ohio lawmakers decide elementary students should learn cursive.

By Lauren Barack • July 5, 2018

PD organization, others push emphasis on curriculum materials

Researchers are increasingly pointing to the potential that schools’ choices of curriculum materials have to improve student learning and success.

By Linda Jacobson • July 5, 2018

Denver experiments with giving late-arriving students better access to top schools

The new plan will increase the number of seats the school district holds for students who move over the summer, but it will also bump other students onto wait lists at popular schools.

By Amelia Harper • July 5, 2018

Online classes give students a digital edge

As online learning options grow, students exposed to digital classes may have an advantage.

By Lauren Barack • July 3, 2018

5 cool ed tech tools we saw at ISTE 2018

Robots for STEM and autism, increasingly interoperable platforms and more to keep an eye on.

By Roger Riddell • July 3, 2018

Workforce report highlights gaps between early-childhood, K-12 educators

The index also shows that even with a bachelor's degree, educators working with infants and toddlers earn significantly less than those teaching pre-K.

By Linda Jacobson • July 3, 2018

Department of Education delays equity in IDEA compliance date by two years

The department is also postponing the date for including preschoolers in the analysis of whether children of color are disproportionately placed in special education.                

By Amelia Harper • July 3, 2018

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

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

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

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