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

Indiana coalition tweaks graduation requirements under new work-based study program

The seven districts are working under the guidance of the state to offer flexibility regarding course requirements and teacher credentials.

By Amelia Harper • June 26, 2018

Monday at ISTE 2018: Neuroscience, ed leader standards and student data privacy

Couldn't make it to Chicago? We've got you covered with a rundown of some of the most interesting events and announcements from this year's show.

By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2018

Study: Lack of resources breeds high teacher stress levels detrimental to student achievement

The outcomes include lower grades and regular behavioral issues, but training, more support and better coping skills can help educators manage stress and avoid burnout.

By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2018

Gates-funded initiative fell short of improving student performance

The seven sites involved in the partnership, however, implemented new measures for observing and evaluating teachers.

By Linda Jacobson • June 25, 2018

Teacher coaching, threat assessment can reduce disparities in discipline, studies show

A special journal issue includes emerging research on how to reduce racial gaps in discipline practices that remove students from school.

By Linda Jacobson • June 25, 2018

Survey says 20% of educators suffer sexual harassment or assault in the workplace

The nationally representative survey also shows that nearly 60% of educators who have witnessed or experienced sexual harassment or assault on the job fail to report it.

By Amelia Harper • June 25, 2018

Ride service offers innovative solution to improving equitable access to quality schools

Transportation is one of the barriers that can hinder school choice options for some students.

By Amelia Harper • June 25, 2018

Report: Ed Dept more lenient on OCR investigations, closes 1,200 due to insufficient evidence

The closed investigations began during the Obama administration, and the department insists it is still committed to enforcement.

By Roger Riddell • June 22, 2018

School safety commission hears diverse views on influence of violence in media

An additional $25 million for violence prevention is to be released in the "coming weeks," Attorney General Sessions told attendees.

By Linda Jacobson • June 22, 2018

Blogging a key tool for superintendents connecting with communities, schools

Social media can be a positive means for sharing a superintendent’s vision and a school district’s story.

By Amelia Harper • June 22, 2018

Report identifies SEL barriers students face, strategies to overcome them

Poverty, exclusionary discipline practices and implicit bias in school staff are among barriers some students face in social-emotional and academic development.

By Amelia Harper • June 22, 2018

Trump administration releases plan to combine Education, Labor departments

The proposal likely will face opposition from Congress, even as national leaders shift the way they view the purpose of education.

By Autumn A. Arnett • June 22, 2018

Arkansas sees growth in number of new teachers

Education Commissioner Johnny Key predicts the state will see fewer requests for teacher licensing waivers from school districts.

By Linda Jacobson • June 21, 2018

Survey provides student feedback on growth mindset, other aspects of SEL

California districts' experience with measuring students' social-emotional skills can provide lessons as states begin to add surveys in accountability plans.

By Linda Jacobson • June 21, 2018

Classical education still has a place in the modern classroom

While technology expands what students can do, a classical education can help them understand what they should do with acquired knowledge.

By Amelia Harper • June 21, 2018

Study: 82% of teachers believe tech enhances learning

A MidAmerica Nazarene University survey of 1,000 teachers with at least five years in the classroom also found smartphones are largely seen as a "persistent" source of disruptions.

By Roger Riddell • June 21, 2018

Teacher expertise impacts students' post-secondary success

The research reveals that high school students who learned from teachers with specific subject matter training were more likely to graduate from college.

By Amelia Harper • June 21, 2018

Introducing some creative flair to math sparks interest

Art can help students visualize math concepts and bring some creativity and fun to learning while stimulating the brain.

By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018

Ditching the timed test

Students can show what they’ve learned without making them sharpen a No. 2 pencil and fill in bubbles.

By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018

How rural districts can expand students' learning horizons

Online classes can bring specialized subjects to small schools.

By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018

Makerspaces necessitate greater mindfulness of gender bias in STEM

All students are makers, and educators are well-positioned to encourage that line of thinking.

By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018

Teaching students their voice matters, one story at a time

High school journalism programs combine real-world skills, collaboration and communication.

By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018

Data, other tech resources critical to close equity gaps

A new report from leading education organizations aims to boost equity across a number of factors.

By Roger Riddell • June 20, 2018

LA school board gives some principals freedom over hiring

The board's vice president says no schools should have to hire teachers whom they think are not the best for the job.

By Linda Jacobson • June 20, 2018