Where is the line between relationship building and TMI?

School leaders need to consider the ramifications when teachers share too much personal information with students.

By Amelia Harper • June 20, 2018

Colorado district considers offering cash incentives to fill hard-to-staff positions

The Aurora Public Schools is hoping to use a recent financial windfall to support a pilot program that would help solve its staffing woes.

By Amelia Harper • June 20, 2018

Memphis high school students share advice for new teachers at TFA event

Students' desire for creative, compassionate and socially aware approaches to education can be factored into the recruitment and hiring process by administrators.

By Roger Riddell • June 19, 2018

Do retention policies hold too many students back?

Louisiana is rethinking its approach, offering alternative supports that include summer learning, online classes and extra attention from specialized teachers.

By Amelia Harper • June 19, 2018

Report: Improvements not found in Tennessee's state-run school district

The researchers contrast performance in the district with that of locally managed Innovation Zone schools, where scores in reading, math and science have significantly improved.

By Linda Jacobson • June 19, 2018

AP courses losing favor among more high schools

Eight elite private high schools in the Washington, D.C., area announced they are phasing out AP classes, saying the courses are so common many colleges no longer find them "noteworthy."

By Amelia Harper • June 19, 2018

New LA district chief brings experience as a community partner

A projected budget deficit and a looming teachers' strike are just two issues Austin Beutner is facing early in his administration.

By Linda Jacobson • June 19, 2018

Should school safety conversations also include natural disasters?

According to a report by the National Institute of Building Sciences, the United States could save $6 for every $1 spent on strengthening school buildings.

By Amelia Harper • June 18, 2018

As cloud apps grow in popularity, security must remain at the forefront

In adopting Software as a Service apps, administrators must ask vendors to address their concerns upfront, research vendors' policies and refrain from using common passwords.

By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2018

Students at 115 charters are 20% more white than neighboring public schools

Critics say many charter school policies impede access for lower-income families because of elements like hard-to-afford uniforms or lack of bus service.

By Roger Riddell • June 18, 2018

Study: Redesigning teacher compensation may help with recruitment

The report found that even though states have seen a rise in per-pupil funding since 1970, teachers' real salaries have not kept pace. 

By Amelia Harper • June 18, 2018

STEM-focused program will test high-schoolers' soft skills

Students can submit their scores as part of college admission materials or when they apply for jobs, internships or other career-focused opportunities.

By Linda Jacobson • June 18, 2018

'Hamilton' helps bring history to life

A New York City student performs spoken word focusing on Phillis Wheatley's "personal history in context of what is happening in our country today."

By Yadry Monsanto • June 15, 2018

Pennsylvania bill would require civics exam for graduation

According to the Civics Education Initiative, 16 states now have some type of civics test requirement.

By Linda Jacobson • June 15, 2018

DeVos allows most states to exceed special ed testing accommodations cap

Are caps on services for students with disabilities causing some to be denied the help they need?

By Christina Vercelletto • June 15, 2018

Georgia district finds it takes a village to leverage ed tech

Fayette County Public Schools implemented a three-step strategy to help teachers boost students’ math scores, aiming to identify problem areas and smoothly integrate the tech to address them.

By Christina Vercelletto • June 15, 2018

Congressional hearing investigates charter transparency, effectiveness

The hearing explored the question of whether charters should be subject to open records laws like traditional public schools, as well as performance and oversight issues with virtual charters in states like Indiana and Ohio.

By Roger Riddell • June 15, 2018

Majority of K-3 teachers want stronger pre-K, elementary connections

Differences in compensation and professional preparation can stand in the way of these educators learning from each other.

By Christina Vercelletto • June 14, 2018

Is microcredentialing the answer to equipping teachers with tech skills?

Microcredentials provide an opportunity to personalize PD for teachers, who can then build the specific skills they need the most.

By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2018

Political scientist argues state takeovers of school districts influenced by racial factors

In his new book, "Takeover," Rutgers University's Domingo Morel argues takeover districts are most likely to be predominantly black and feature the full removal of a school board.

By Roger Riddell • June 14, 2018

Is it time to abandon grade levels for good?

The century-old system of grade levels based strictly on age is being rethought in districts nationwide. 

By Christina Vercelletto • June 14, 2018

Suspended Detroit students could opt to attend 'hubs' to keep learning, improve behavior

The district will also add in-school suspension programs at schools and revise the student conduct code.

By Linda Jacobson • June 14, 2018

3 ways to increase engagement in virtual classrooms

As classrooms go digital, educators now have the ability to create environments that are more engaging and readily accessible for all students.

June 14, 2018

Finding curriculum for Next-Gen Science Standards an arduous task

While the standards have earned favorable nods from science teachers, few administrators and curriculum designers agree on what material is best.

By Lauren Barack • June 13, 2018

Computers can add distance to flipped classrooms

A veteran biology teacher suggests having students not only comment on each other’s posts, but add notes that “move the conversation forward."

By Lauren Barack • June 13, 2018