Administrators and researchers forge strong partnerships to improve schools

These two districts make time for researcher-educator interaction in order to enhance study design.

By Linda Jacobson • April 20, 2018

Child poverty rates improve slightly in California, but still remain high

Schools can only do so much to relieve poverty, but they can make an impact.

By Amelia Harper • April 20, 2018

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Curriculum

Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.

By K-12 Dive staff

What K-12 administrators need to know about assessments

Check out these five recent stories spotlighting testing challenges and strategies.

By Roger Riddell • April 20, 2018

Ready to learn: 5 strategies to help students with learning differences improve their focus

Some children may need a little extra support or a different learning approach to fully benefit from curriculum and instruction, a special education teacher writes.

By Shannon Gilfeather • April 20, 2018

Study: Career-focused high school tracks have better graduation rates

A higher graduation rate is an “unintended consequence” of CTE programs that focus on career development.

By Amelia Harper • April 20, 2018

Researchers: NC leadership academies fill high-needs school positions, but performance flat

Despite high placement rates in disadvantaged schools, graduates of North Carolina's Regional Leadership Academies perform about the same as traditional peers — though the program costs twice as much.

By Roger Riddell • April 19, 2018

Cornell U researchers preparing math program to 'reverse engineer' students' work

How much benefit will a program capable of deducing a student's thought process while solving a math problem be in the classroom?

By Roger Riddell • April 19, 2018

Improving school bus route efficiency puts districts on road to savings

New technologies can help optimize routes, saving time and district funds.

By Amelia Harper • April 19, 2018

Former Education Secretary Duncan: Parkland teens are 'moving this country'

School leaders also discussed innovative professional learning on the ASU+GSV Summit's final day.

By Linda Jacobson • April 19, 2018

To inspire tomorrow's inventors, keep access in mind

Students from affluent families, for example, are around 10 times more likely to have opportunities to file patents than their less-affluent peers.

By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018

Robotics, coding programs don't require huge investments

Nothing sparks children’s imaginations like watching something they’ve built or coded come to life.

By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018

Cursive swoops back into curriculum

Teaching to write with a curl and flourish still holds benefits.

By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018

Linking literacy across curriculum can improve results

Literacy fits neatly into English and social studies classes, but curriculum designers can build a framework that aligns literacy goals across all subjects.

By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018

Using lunch time to enhance learning

Lunch groups are a great way to augment SEL lessons.

By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018

Report: State preschool enrollment continues to grow, but quality varies

The annual "yearbook" also shows that states with large numbers of dual language learners don't require teachers to be trained to work with those students. 

By Linda Jacobson • April 18, 2018

Duckworth: 'Deliberate practice' is an important element of grit

Day two of the ASU+GSV conference also included artist John Legend discussing how teachers can "change kids' lives."

By Linda Jacobson • April 18, 2018

Strategic planning can address challenges of self-paced learning

Partnering students to collaborate on special projects and having teachers work with students in small group settings can resolve the problem of isolation. 

By Amelia Harper • April 18, 2018

How can high schools better encourage girls to pursue tech fields like cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity is a growing, lucrative field, but women feel locked out, and schools can change that.

By Amelia Harper • April 18, 2018

Sessions on SEL, personalized learning kick off ASU+GSV Summit

The day also saw former President George W. Bush reflect on his signature education policy.

By Linda Jacobson • April 17, 2018

Oklahoma teachers return to classrooms following additional $50M pledge from lawmakers

Nearly two weeks after teachers statewide walked out to protest low pay and poor conditions, schools are slowly reopening this week.

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 17, 2018

Study: Improving young children's working memory can net longterm academic success

Kindergartners with deficits in executive functions are more likely to struggle academically in the primary grades. 

By Amelia Harper • April 17, 2018

Administrators can help teachers grow more comfortable with technology

Digital tools benefit students, but teachers are often reluctant to embrace new technologies.

By Amelia Harper • April 17, 2018

In Chicago, investment in principals pays off

A district once named the worst public school system in the country is now heavily cited as a model for urban education turnaround.

By Autumn A. Arnett • April 17, 2018

4 administrators share their greatest challenges in assessing student progress

Accounting for authentic experiences and external factors like poverty continues to present obstacles.

By Roger Riddell • April 16, 2018

ESSA pilot spurs states' interest in performance assessment

Districts increase efforts to design assessments "that make sense for kids."

By Linda Jacobson • April 16, 2018