Shifts in the job market create challenges for schools

With the increased dependence on automation and technology in the marketplace, schools need to better prepare students for jobs of the future.

By Amelia Harper • April 13, 2018

The Parkland massacre reminds us of the importance of Holocaust education

Ivy Schamis, a social studies teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, says lessons of the Holocaust are found in countless social issues unfolding  today.

By Ivy Schamis • April 12, 2018

NYC school touts 'college-going culture' — but is traditional higher ed for everyone?

The "College March" celebration at New York's Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School sees students cheered on by supporters as they mail their college applications at the 180th Street post office.

By Roger Riddell • April 12, 2018

States are slow to use ESSA testing flexibility

The federal law did not change the requirement for yearly math and ELA exams for students in grades 3-8, but it does encourage states to eliminate unnecessary tests.

By Amelia Harper • April 12, 2018

Transitioning into mastery-based learning environment requires shift in mindset

Transitions to project-based learning environments with competency-based assessments bring new sets of challenges.

By Amelia Harper • April 12, 2018

More voices add nuance to the Civil Rights Movement

Casting the net wider can deepen students’ understanding of the Civil Rights era.

By Lauren Barack • April 11, 2018

Language immersion programs can boost learning for all students

Switching back and forth between two languages lets students get comfortable with new skills at their own speed.

By Lauren Barack • April 11, 2018

Don't forget teacher training when launching a PBL curriculum

Project based learning requires much more investment from administrators than buying new books.

By Lauren Barack • April 11, 2018

Struggle in curriculum can help students build mastery

Mastering a subject or ability is not always an easy road, and that's a good thing.

By Lauren Barack • April 11, 2018

Self-defense becoming popular physical education component

Today’s curriculum is just as likely to include some Judo alongside kickball.

By Lauren Barack • April 11, 2018

Engineering student's journey offers tips for making STEM more accessible

Getting students of color and females interested in STEM has proven challenging, but when passion is sparked in unexpected places, fanning it into a flame is critical.

By Roger Riddell • April 11, 2018

Policymakers, educators look for reasons behind NAEP results

While some states saw growth, overall there has been no improvement in the achievement gap, "despite billions in federal funding" to close it, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said.

By Linda Jacobson • April 11, 2018

Ohio law allows school security funds to cover student mental health services

Some districts are already screening high school students for depression.

By Linda Jacobson • April 11, 2018

Dealing with student anxiety is an increasing part of K-12 culture

Anxiety in younger children is increasing in response to academic pressures, societal issues and increased social media use, experts say.

By Amelia Harper • April 11, 2018

Study: Universal preschool is more effective than targeted programs at boosting reading scores

The researchers, however, found no significant impact on math scores among lower-income students. 

By Amelia Harper • April 11, 2018

Better communication strategies can improve staff morale and retention

School administrators are finding new ways to communicate and collaborate with employees to seek better solutions for all.

By Amelia Harper • April 11, 2018

2017 NAEP sees almost no growth in US students' math, reading scores

There were small increases in reading performance among 8th-graders, including English learners and students with disabilities.

By Linda Jacobson • April 10, 2018

Districts struggle with status as popular hacker targets

The amount of personal data gathered by schools and districts, as well as their relative lack of cybersecurity resources, has made them an increasingly popular target in recent years.

By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2018

Better warnings would help schools filter teaching applicants with sexual abuse histories

New approaches are needed to prevent schools from “passing the trash” and exposing students to sexual predators.

By Amelia Harper • April 10, 2018

Providing good teachers for all students proves to be a challenge for states

As states struggle to meet new federal guidelines, they must first decide how to determine teacher quality.

By Amelia Harper • April 10, 2018

Tennessee cuts two high school exams in English, chemistry

The move is part of an effort to reduce the standardized testing burden on students and teachers.

By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2018

Group raises concerns about school bus company's safety record

Durham School Services was involved in a 2016 crash in Tennessee that killed six children.

By Linda Jacobson • April 9, 2018

Schools can flag potential threats with web filters

Since adopting a Chrome plug-in filter last summer, Missouri's Morgan County R-1 School District has reportedly avoided four crisis situations.

By Roger Riddell • April 9, 2018

True teacher pay has been dropping for years in most states, data shows

When researchers look at teacher's salaries compared to cost-of-living increases and comparative pay for other professions, the gap widens.

By Amelia Harper • April 9, 2018

Survey: school funding is top concern for most principals

Principals worry about funding and improving teacher morale, and are spending more time than ever making decisions about technology.

By Amelia Harper • April 9, 2018