New report warns against using ACT, SAT in lieu of state tests

The battle over testing in California wages on as Achieve recommends using Smarter Balanced tests over shorter college admissions exams.

By Amelia Harper • March 19, 2018

St. Louis district hopes to improve retention through new teacher residency

The success of residency programs depends on key elements within schools.

By Linda Jacobson • March 19, 2018

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Learning Loss

Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments. 

By K-12 Dive staff

Los Angeles sets statewide standard for lead testing in schools

Lead exposure during childhood can lead to a variety of physical and learning difficulties later in life.

By Linda Jacobson • March 16, 2018

Learning 'expeditions' help boost students' passion for learning through hands-on experience

Achievement First Greenfield charter schools are using a new instructional model that allows deeper exploration of topics and career paths.

By Amelia Harper • March 16, 2018

SXSWedu 2018: Our recap of Austin's ed innovation extravaganza

Couldn't make it to Texas? We've rounded up all of our coverage of last week's show in one location for your convenience.

By Roger Riddell • March 16, 2018

What educators need to know about literacy

Check out these five recent stories spotlighting challenges and strategies for getting students reading at level.

By Roger Riddell • March 16, 2018

Study: Fewer suspensions can lead to better attendance rates and test scores

Chicago schools began reducing suspensions and other disciplinary actions that removed students from the classroom well before the Obama-era recommendations. 

By Amelia Harper • March 16, 2018

Institutional Innovation: The classroom of the future for all types of students

Northwest Missouri State University and the North Kansas City School District partnered with local businesses to construct a unique professional-based learning environment for kindergarten to postsecondary students. 

By Shalina Chatlani • March 15, 2018

Report: Next Gen Science Standards challenging to implement

California, one of 19 states to embrace the new standards, finds that teacher shortages and lack of materials are creating difficulties in implementation.

By Amelia Harper • March 15, 2018

Conservative lawmakers tie Obama school discipline policies to Parkland shooting

A month after the Florida school tragedy, political debate has shifted to seeking a connection with policies designed to stem the school-to-prison pipeline.

By Amelia Harper • March 15, 2018

Keeping tech running smoothly a growing concern for some school districts

Districts enlist high school students in tech support Internship classes to handle routine maintenance. 

By Amelia Harper • March 15, 2018

The best curriculum is consistent throughout K-12

Consistency throughout curriculum planning is crucial to not only educate children, but to prepare them for what they’ll need when they leave school.

By Lauren Barack • March 14, 2018

Tying pop-culture to academics can spark student interest

Educators are tying the blockbuster film "Black Panther" into lessons on topics ranging from colonialism to technology.

By Lauren Barack • March 14, 2018

Students benefit from holding history in their hands

Touching historical artifacts is as close to time travel as children can get.

By Lauren Barack • March 14, 2018

With Pearson looking to sell its curriculum business, districts could be left in the lurch

Administrators may have concerns whether materials will be maintained.

By Lauren Barack • March 14, 2018

Exploring civic engagement in the classroom

Students are taking to the streets, but how much do they know about the history of protest?

By Lauren Barack • March 14, 2018

Groups step in to coordinate high school apprenticeships

Some apprenticeship organizations offer intermediary services to connect high school students to industry opportunities.

By Amelia Harper • March 14, 2018

Teachers and guns: The latest attempt to right a wrong

The most effective way to ensure school safety is to create an environment where all students are comfortable reporting anything unusual to an adult.

By Stephen G. Peters • March 14, 2018

SXSWedu panel tackles racial equity: 'Race impacts everybody'

Educators agreed that providing perspective and understanding among students and educators alike is key.

By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2018

Study identifies practices that increase immigrant children's enrollment in preschool

Translated materials, interpreters and staff members who speak parents’ language are important to helping immigrant families enroll their children.

By Linda Jacobson • March 14, 2018

How P-16 education can increase women in STEM fields

During Women's History Month, we dive into the complexities of recruiting and retaining women in STEM fields — and why addressing the pipeline should come first. 

By Shalina Chatlani • March 14, 2018

UPDATED: Students at more than 3,000 sites nationally demonstrate for safer schools

School leaders also participate in remembering 17 students slain in Florida.

By Linda Jacobson • March 14, 2018

New district design may help close achievement gaps for special populations of students

Dearborn Public Schools uses a collaborative model called a “3D Community” to address the special needs of at-risk students.

By Amelia Harper • March 14, 2018

Creating schools that 'fit our kids'

Educators release report on practices that support students' social, emotional and academic development.

By Linda Jacobson • March 13, 2018

How can schools best prepare for an active shooter situation?

Many administrators are weighing the trauma of training drills against the low odds of such an attack.

By Amelia Harper • March 13, 2018