Top Colorado principal focuses on personal touch

Birthday greetings for every student and staff member is one of Sharee Blunt's relationship-building efforts.

By James Paterson • May 17, 2018

Student activists discuss being 'changed forever' by gun violence

The students will continue to visit communities this summer so more of their peers can "have their voices heard."

By Linda Jacobson • May 17, 2018

Regardless of Janus decision, unions are entering 'new chapter'

Lily Eskelsen García, president of the National Education Association, described the case as an effort to "get our members to drop their membership."

By Linda Jacobson • May 17, 2018

Administrators face dilemma in supporting striking teachers amid disruption

Goals of statewide teacher strikes resonate with administrators, but they still have to run the schools.

By James Paterson • May 17, 2018

Senate lawmakers vote to preserve net neutrality, but House remains a hurdle

The Federal Communications Commission's decision to repeal the rules raised concerns in K-12 regarding access to digital resources.

By Roger Riddell • May 17, 2018

Tennessee district looks for ways to increase quality of substitute pool

Past research finds that a substitute has a greater impact on a student’s math scores than “replacing an average teacher with a terrible one.”

By Linda Jacobson • May 17, 2018

Measuring students' SEL progress is complicated, but crucial

The RAND Corp. will soon release a "repository" of tools to help educators measure students' skills in these areas.

By Lauren Barack • May 16, 2018

Service learning strengthens SEL curriculum

When students give their time, they can gain valuable soft skills in return.

By Lauren Barack • May 16, 2018

To change laws, students first need to learn them

Knowing how their government works is crucial if students are to be effective change leaders as adults.

By Lauren Barack • May 16, 2018

Real-world challenges can broaden student learning

Embedding lessons into practical opportunities can open a window into students' future.

By Lauren Barack • May 16, 2018

Tracking can lose students rather than support them

Educators must make subjects like math more accessible and approachable for all students to succeed.

By Lauren Barack • May 16, 2018

Should states use different methods to hold alternative schools accountable?

Some educators say one-year graduation rates are a better way to measure the progress of students in alternative education settings.

By Linda Jacobson • May 16, 2018

District asks principals to look at evaluations differently

The project is intended to make classroom observations “less about checklists and more about listening to students and teachers.”

By James Paterson • May 16, 2018

Upgrading network infrastructure now will save administrators headaches later

With more state-mandated standardized tests moving to a digital format, it's important to maximize the effectiveness of digital resources.

By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2018

Importance of school brand on the rise

Branding can reflect key characteristics of the school and how it relates to families and the community.

By James Paterson • May 16, 2018

Lawmakers propose increase to teacher tax deduction

Issued during Teacher Appreciation Week, the legislation would tie the deduction to inflation while increasing the current limit to $500.

By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2018

Leaders discuss ways to sustain school improvement through the arts

Architect Frank Gehry hosts administrators from across California to share lessons learned.

By Linda Jacobson • May 15, 2018

Planning is everything when crafting a great makerspace

Makerspaces present a valuable opportunity for hands-on STEAM opportunities in a less formal setting than the classroom, but require thoughtful execution for full effect.

By Roger Riddell • May 15, 2018

Can project-based learning replace test prep?

Advocates say the approach gives students key skills for jobs and life rather than simply preparing them to succeed on a standardized test.

By James Paterson • May 15, 2018

California restorative justice efforts getting mixed reviews

Some say schools are undertaking the alternative approach to discipline without enough training and care.

By James Paterson • May 15, 2018

Report: Small but growing number of charter schools are 'intentionally diverse'

Integrated charter schools follow a variety of models, including Montessori, project-based and dual-language immersion.

By Linda Jacobson • May 15, 2018

Early grade students gain confidence, communication skills through formal and informal conferences

A recent survey showed that conferences are successful because young students admire their teachers and value their opinions.

By James Paterson • May 14, 2018

Fortnite's popularity a headache for educators

The popular videogame is playable across a number of devices, and blocking access hasn't been particularly simple when dealing with tech-savvy students.

By Roger Riddell • May 14, 2018

Does the idea of a 'footprint' go far in enough in digital literacy?

Approaching what students post online as more of a "tattoo" may better illustrate how long those decisions can impact students.

By Roger Riddell • May 14, 2018

Thousands of educators join national effort on gun violence

An eight-point "call to action" to end gun violence has gained the support of a number of large school districts, 300 universities and 4,000 experts.

By James Paterson • May 14, 2018