How 'special' education impedes social justice for students with autism

Disability labels point to the behavioral deficits exhibited by the students who carry them, but they don't dictate a particular teaching methodology or instructional intervention.

By Lee Mason • May 31, 2018

Income inequality drives summer slide, even among youngest students

A study found that poor or near-poor 1st-graders missed out on enriching summer activities that their non-poor classmates enjoyed, including tutoring and trips to historical sites.

By Christina Vercelletto • May 31, 2018

Latest DC test scores seen as blow to school choice proponents

Low-income students in a private school voucher program scored lower in math, but analysis of the impact of school choice can be difficult. 

By Christina Vercelletto • May 31, 2018

Cleveland schools CIO advises districts to 'fail forward,' embrace new models

Rod Houpe says acting now is key to weathering the Fourth Industrial Revolution — the current period of disruption embodied by the digital shift and the rise of the Internet of Things.

By Roger Riddell • May 31, 2018

Coding can be incorporated across any subject

Making coding relevant, rather than rote, gets students excited and engaged in learning a high-demand skill they can use in the future.

By Lauren Barack • May 30, 2018

Inquiry-based questions put learning in students' hands

Questions that ensure students have grasped basic information and allow them to demonstrate critical thinking skills strengthen academic achievement.

By Lauren Barack • May 30, 2018

Dying languages resurrected though cross-curricular lessons

South Dakota and New Mexico already support classes to revive Native American languages, such as Diné and Lakota.

By Lauren Barack • May 30, 2018

Riding the STEM wave from kindergarten on

Children are born scientists, and tapping into their curiosity is at the core of a successful STEM curriculum.

By Lauren Barack • May 30, 2018

Turning sports data into a slam dunk for learning

Tapping into athletic interest can spark math and science engagement for students.

By Lauren Barack • May 30, 2018

Educators of color bring numerous benefits to students while facing daily challenges

Many find frustration at being expected to take on extra duties without compensation or additional support, contributing to early exits from the teaching force.

By Christina Vercelletto • May 30, 2018

Administrators looking to strengthen school security face balancing act

With the call for safety at a fever pitch, school and district leaders are trying to avoid unintended consequences while tinkering with their security strategies.

By Christina Vercelletto • May 30, 2018

Tennessee district raises AP participation, scores with cars and other incentives

Students in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System can gain entry into a competition for prizes that include cars and gift cards by scoring a 3 or higher on AP exams.

By Roger Riddell • May 30, 2018

Together for Students Initiative recognizes community-wide education partnerships

The recipients include United Way organizations, community school efforts and education foundations.

By Linda Jacobson • May 30, 2018

Critics: President Trump's school safety commission lacks transparency, urgency

As frustration builds over a lack of progress from the commission headed by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, some districts take action with individualized security measures.

By Christina Vercelletto • May 29, 2018

New learning models put one-teacher classroom on endangered list

Flexible teaching models, as well as flexible learning spaces, are catching on as schools nationwide strive to educate students in the ways best suited for them.

By Christina Vercelletto • May 29, 2018

Study: Hot classrooms lead to less learning

Not surprisingly, when schools are air-conditioned, high temperatures have hardly any negative effect on students' test scores.

By Linda Jacobson • May 29, 2018

Safety precautions a must for VR in schools

One safety measure with virtual reality technology is making sure the user is seated if walking isn't necessary to the experience. 

By Roger Riddell • May 29, 2018

Arranging library books by genre seen as more user-friendly

Some schools experimenting with “genrefication” say it dramatically boosts circulation.

By James Paterson • May 25, 2018

Report: Successful personalized learning uses innovative staffing

Schools are making time for “intensive collaboration” among teachers.

By Linda Jacobson • May 25, 2018

In Minnesota, open enrollment benefits small, rural districts

Other states consider the impact of such policies on the racial makeup of schools.

By Linda Jacobson • May 25, 2018

Is putting the 'why' of learning front-and-center key to improving struggling rural schools?

A former South Carolina governor and U.S. secretary of education sees project-based learning across all subjects as key to engaging students and boosting results in high-poverty rural schools.

By Roger Riddell • May 25, 2018

Students and teachers are more receptive to video feedback

Researchers have found most people have adverse reactions to the red pen. 

By James Paterson • May 24, 2018

Determining demand in STEM fields is not so simple

STEM jobs do tend to pay well, but K-12's focus on the subjects isn't as well-balanced or defined as it could be.

By Roger Riddell • May 24, 2018

NTSB chairman calls for school buses to have seat belts

Robert Sumwalt is also recommending that new buses include automatic emergency braking systems to avoid crashes.

By Linda Jacobson • May 24, 2018

Judge rules in favor of Virginia transgender student in bathroom case

A federal judge ruled that the Gloucester County School Board discriminated against Gavin Grimm under the Constitution's equal protection clause and Title IX.

By Roger Riddell • May 24, 2018