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

Differentiating for each student necessitates ample planning

Curriculum can be tailored for each child when educators have time for thoughtful inquiry and assessments.

By Lauren Barack • May 23, 2018

Some states require CPR for graduation, providing vital life skill

Students not only learn how to save lives, but also gain a glimpse into emergency services as a career.

By Lauren Barack • May 23, 2018

AP classes an expensive consideration for some districts — but results justify effort

Advanced planning and thinking is needed for schools to reap full benefits of advanced course offerings.

By Lauren Barack • May 23, 2018

Rating SEL skills can also help assess PBL success

Educators can deepen how project-based assessments by including social-emotional components.

By Lauren Barack • May 23, 2018

Watching videos can boost language skills in young children

Certain visual and sound cues help to deliver language lessons in videos, but students with more vocabulary under their belts before watching the videos got more benefit.

By Lauren Barack • May 23, 2018

Empathy key in addressing confrontational parents

Educators can develop good relations with parents by providing more details about a student’s strengths and asking for key information about their child.

By James Paterson • May 23, 2018

English learners can excel when home language is part of instruction

A recent report shows young students perform as well or better than those in classes where teachers only use English.

By James Paterson • May 23, 2018

Ed Dept conducting TEACH grant review following loan conversion reports

According to an NPR exclusive, some congressional lawmakers have explored the possibility of reform legislation to correct problems with the program.

By Roger Riddell • May 23, 2018

Study: Among some homeless youth, race less of a factor in contact with police

White homeless youth who reported harassment in the past were just as likely as youth of color to be arrested.

By Linda Jacobson • May 23, 2018

Students hooked on Fortnite? There might be a scholarship for that

The nation’s official high school sports organization will organize 15 statewide competitions this fall.

By Linda Jacobson • May 23, 2018

Days of school bulletin boards may be numbered with rise of digital signs

Schools are using the technology to provide welcome messages, notifications about testing and emergency situations, and last-minute information.

By James Paterson • May 22, 2018

Denver-area program equips high school grads with early-childhood credential

The internship sets students on a pathway to filling a growing need, but the field's low pay and high turnover present a challenge to keeping them engaged.

By Roger Riddell • May 22, 2018

Oakland high school sets standard for serving immigrant students

With a significant chunk of its student population arriving as unaccompanied minors and speaking some three dozen languages, Oakland International High uses a community school approach to best serve them.

By Roger Riddell • May 22, 2018

Strong teacher relationships bump up student performance

In schools using looping, students — especially minorities — had slightly higher test scores. 

By James Paterson • May 22, 2018

Vermont officials consider changes to grant program intended to help small schools

Some school leaders and community members say that without the additional funding, their schools might not be able to stay open.

By Linda Jacobson • May 22, 2018

Port-education partnership benefits students, local economy

Since 1993, the Port of Long Beach has awarded more than $775,000 in scholarships to high school and college students from the local area.

By Linda Jacobson • May 21, 2018

Latest digital testing stumbles lead Tennessee to consider slower rollout

State Education Commissioner Candice McQueen has proposed three alternatives to the previous timeline that districts can choose for the 2018-19 school year.

By Roger Riddell • May 21, 2018

Detroit-area school increases suicide prevention efforts

Recent research finds connections between school characteristics and students reporting suicidal thoughts. 

By Linda Jacobson • May 21, 2018

Partnerships between K-12, higher ed pay dividends in variety of ways

These partnerships can involve research and assistance with technology, mentoring and college preparation, support for advanced courses, curriculum development and after-school groups.

By James Paterson • May 21, 2018

Educators identify keys to a positive school culture

By studying positive behaviors in schools, they found that 19 paid off.

By James Paterson • May 21, 2018

Cyberbullying policies imperative for schools in increasingly digital environment

Crafting an effective strategy requires the involvement of the entire school community.

By Roger Riddell • May 18, 2018

Classroom management skills gaining value amid efforts to rethink discipline

The rise in prominence comes amid the increasing prevalence of alternative approaches to discipline like restorative justice and trauma-informed models.

By James Paterson • May 18, 2018

Districts partner with communities to focus on 'literacy gap'

Districts are providing transportation, meals, summer lessons and family activities to increase disadvantaged children's access to reading programs.

By James Paterson • May 18, 2018

School leaders can gain buy-in by trying something they don't already know

When staff members see their leader as vulnerable, they can be more comfortable reaching outside of their comfort zone. 

By Roger Riddell • May 18, 2018