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

Low-cost incentives can improve teacher attendance rates

School leaders can set a good example by coming in early and staying late.

By Amelia Harper • March 13, 2018

In one California district, dual language immersion is 'a pathway to closing the achievement gap'

Students become "language models" for each other in two-way programs.

By Linda Jacobson • March 12, 2018

Project LIT: How a Nashville educator turned a class project into a nationwide movement

Seeking to address book deserts, English teacher Jarred Amato and his students have inspired the launch of chapters nationwide.

By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2018

These strategies are driving K-3 literacy efforts

There’s a clear shift in curriculum between 3rd and 4th grade — instead of learning to read, students are expected to start reading to learn.

By Jessica Leigh Brown • March 12, 2018

Stephenville ISD digital learning director stresses importance of pedagogy in 1:1

Brianna Hodges also says community partnerships were key to expanding web access in the rural Texas community.

By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2018

Schools need additional strategies for addressing students' mental health, educator says

Though the effects of mental illness on school safety is in the news, suicide is a bigger concern.

By Amelia Harper • March 12, 2018

Some Oklahoma teachers say a shorter work week makes up for low pay

State schools chief Joy Hofmeister, however, says she’s concerned about the long-term impact on students. 

By Linda Jacobson • March 12, 2018

Rhode Island social workers driving students in foster care to school

The state is one of several struggling to meet federal requirements that students in foster care be transported to their school of origin. 

By Linda Jacobson • March 12, 2018

More schools are banning backpacks in aftermath of Parkland shooting

Banning backpacks may offer some measure of security, but how does it affect students?

By Amelia Harper • March 12, 2018

Ball State proposed to take over K-12 district oversight

The university is poised to become the managing partner of one of Indiana's most vulnerable school districts. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 12, 2018

Pre-to-3: 20 years of NJ's Abbott pre-k provides lessons for other states

Leaders look ahead to expansion of the model.

By Linda Jacobson • March 9, 2018

Online AP courses offer expanded options to rural schools

Schools in remote areas often struggle with equitable access to higher-level and AP classes, but not all online options are the same.

By Amelia Harper • March 9, 2018

Texas nonprofit organization receives grant to increase teacher diversity efforts

As the teacher diversity divide widens, school districts look to non-traditional routes and funding sources to narrow the gap.

By Amelia Harper • March 9, 2018

Standards for teacher induction programs released

The role of school leaders is emphasized in supporting new teachers during their first two to three years in the classroom. 

By Linda Jacobson • March 8, 2018

Assessments will be disrupted: Is a performance approach the future of testing?

Discussion at SXSWedu 2018 focuses on push for new testing practices that allow multiple ways for students to demonstrate what they know and can do 

By Roger Riddell • March 8, 2018

Utah lawmakers consider bill that would revise sex education curriculum to include 'refusal skills'

In #MeToo movement, some states are leaving decisions about how to address sexual harassment in the curriculum up to local school boards.

By Amelia Harper • March 8, 2018

Day 3 at SXSWedu 2018: Media literacy not enough, school-to-prison pipeline disruption

Educators discussed learning games and a student-centered approach in Texas on the third day of the conference.

By Roger Riddell • March 7, 2018

How schools fail students around financial literacy

Learning fiscal health tips may be as important as physical health.

By Lauren Barack • March 7, 2018

Structured Literacy can improve students' decoding skills

While designed for dyslexia, the strategy can applied to learners of all ages. 

By Lauren Barack • March 7, 2018