Parents, students issue 'call to action' documents on SEL

"What happens in school, kids bring back home. What happens at home, our kids bring into school," a parent said during the Friday morning event. 

By Linda Jacobson • April 6, 2018

Michigan ed agency offers partnerships to struggling school districts

State liaisons would work with districts to help them improve.

By Linda Jacobson • April 6, 2018

Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson U partner on tech recycling initiative

Faced with a surplus of decommissioned computers, the university is giving back to the community by donating them to K-12 schools.

By Roger Riddell • April 6, 2018

Innovative classroom furnishings encourage creativity and collaboration

Flexible classroom seating options invite students to converse about what they are learning.

By Amelia Harper • April 6, 2018

As school tech gobbles up more power, schools learn to conserve energy in other areas

Investing in energy efficient strategies offers cost-savings and sustainability benefits.

By Amelia Harper • April 6, 2018

More K-12 schools are providing additional services for homeless students

With ESSA guidelines now requiring schools to “track and improve outcomes” for homeless students, educators are looking for better ways to meet their needs.

By Amelia Harper • April 5, 2018

Regular meetings can help reduce risks among 9th-graders

A model developed in Minneapolis helps smooth students’ transition into high school.

By Linda Jacobson • April 5, 2018

Tapping into online communities can benefit educators at all levels

Building virtual communities with district families as well as other educators nationwide can improve metrics ranging from instructional quality to school culture.

By Roger Riddell • April 5, 2018

California study will examine how school climate affects safety

More research is needed on the social and emotional aspects of school safety and a new study hopes to find answers.

By Amelia Harper • April 5, 2018

DeVos school safety listening sessions give opposition chance to voice discipline concerns

Critics argue the "listening sessions," part of the federal Commission on School Safety, should have been open to the press and included those who represent students affected by discipline disparities. 

By Linda Jacobson • April 4, 2018

Use pop culture to shake the dust off any classroom lesson

Students are always more excited and engaged when they can relate to the material, teachers agree. 

By Lauren Barack • April 4, 2018

Digital dissection tools can enhance science lessons

Supporters of the technology claim it's more animal friendly, while others say there is no replacing the real experience.

By Lauren Barack • April 4, 2018

Data tells just part a of story when educating the whole child

States are pushing back, using assessments as guideposts rather than as a deciding factor.

By Lauren Barack • April 4, 2018

How can schools make science fairs more collaborative and inclusive?

In the real world, few major scientific discoveries are made by one person.

By Lauren Barack • April 4, 2018

Project-based learning fuels excitement in students

The best learning is never a "read, memorize and test" experience.

By Lauren Barack • April 4, 2018

Most middle school math assignments fall short, report says

Only about one third of math problems require students to communicate their thinking in answers.

By Linda Jacobson • April 4, 2018

Big tech investment not a necessity for personalized learning

The more important focus is on mindsets and practices, according to a National Board Certified teacher in Chicago.

By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2018

Schools relying more heavily on surveillance, but must consider potential impact

Digital surveillance systems and other security measures can help school officials monitor and deter an array of incidents, but schools walk a fine line in not hindering the learning environment with their presence.

By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2018

Study: 4-day school week may lead to higher crime rates

Property crimes, in particular, tend to increase roughly 20% in some areas where the school week is shortened.

By Amelia Harper • April 4, 2018

Most state high school graduation requirements aren't enough for entry into local public colleges

A new study shows secondary benchmarks in foreign language, math, reading and science don't meet the admissions benchmarks for state institutions.

By Jarrett Carter • April 4, 2018

Houston ISD aims to address students' nonacademic needs through community schools

Former Superintendent Richard Carranza is set to take over as New York City schools chancellor, where he'll lead a much larger community schools effort.

By Linda Jacobson • April 3, 2018

How much will NAEP's digital transition impact results on 'nation's report card'?

In a letter, Louisiana State Superintendent John White voices concerns ahead of the April 10 release of scores from last year's National Assessment of Educational Progress.

By Roger Riddell • April 3, 2018

Atlanta lawyers step in to address students' living conditions

The program is an example of the link between housing and educational outcomes.

By Linda Jacobson • April 3, 2018

Program cut from federal budget designed to recruit and retain school leaders

While funding for most federal K-12 programs was either maintained or increased, one program got the budget ax.

By Amelia Harper • April 3, 2018

Study: Prescreening candidates according to classroom expectations may be best predictor of success

Because hiring effective teachers is one of the best ways to improve a school district, more districts are looking to improve their processes.

By Amelia Harper • April 3, 2018